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Well Dweller

Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2026

Should you play it?

Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.

What works

  • Beautiful hand-drawn art and atmospheric music
  • Engaging exploration and platforming mechanics
  • Accessible and fair combat with strategic trinket system
  • Strong dark fairy tale narrative and characters
  • Excellent quality-of-life features and map system

Things to keep in mind

  • Relatively short gameplay duration (~10 hours)
  • Combat can feel simple and repetitive
  • Some platforming sections are brief
  • Difficulty may be too easy for hardcore players
  • Minor technical issues (e.g., window mode limitations)

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Last update: 24/09/2026