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Downwell
Released On: Oct 15, 2015
81
6.8
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
81
80% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
20% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews
81
80% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
20% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Oct 21, 2015
The variety makes the frequent deaths more palatable and I would probably buy a custom dedicated handheld that just played this game.
Dec 21, 2015
Please do yourself a favor and buy Downwell now, on PC or on iOs, wherever it suits you. This masterpiece has a thing that most of modern AAA games lack: pure fun. A wonderful shoot'em up and a love letter to the genre.
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 185 User Ratings
6.8
56% Positive
104 Ratings
104 Ratings
26% Mixed
49 Ratings
49 Ratings
17% Negative
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 185 User Ratings
6.8
56% Positive
104 Ratings
104 Ratings
26% Mixed
49 Ratings
49 Ratings
17% Negative
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
May 12, 2025
The most enjoyable, addictive game I have ever played in the platform genre. The sound effects of the land combo is super **** boss battles are balanced enough that it ain't hard but hard enough
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PC Oct 26, 2015
Simply put, Downwell is a masterpiece and everyone that regards himself as a true gamer should buy it immediately.
Nov 13, 2015
It’s an incredibly simple and intuitive game, but creating such a fun experience with this kind of simplistic gameplay is a feat that only a truly brilliant developer can achieve. Get this game, it costs only 3 dollars and it’s fun, fast, and extremely intelligent.
Oct 25, 2015
A remarkably simple, addictive game. The no-nonsense gameplay and furious action make it one that’s easy to jump into over and over, and with numerous styles, powerups, and weapons to use along the way, each plunge through the randomly-generated world is unique.
Dec 23, 2015
Downwell‘s a very slight game based around a great, fast-paced mechanic.
Jan 4, 2017
Downwell is an arcade game with purposefully archaic look and Spartan equipment for gaming masochists. Fans of retro, speed run and especially extreme difficulty will be thrilled, others should let their hands off!
May 15, 2025
It's an ok game, nothing special but its' **** this price is a fine addition to your library.
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PC Mar 24, 2016
Combo system is addictive for a few minutes, but the game itself is lacking a lot of substance, the roguelike element is simply a cheap way to extend length in what's otherwise a game that has no challenge, the music is uninspired, the graphics are incredibly dull. It's another one of these NES-era inspired games, but not a good one, instead it's the kind you'd rent as a kid after spending an hour looking at everything else in the store because all the good games were gone, then immediately having your parents take it back for in-store credit for a future rental after playing for 15 minutes and realizing how bad it was.
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PC Summary Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Platforms:
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation Vita
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Oct 15, 2015
Developer:
- Moppin
Publisher: Devolver Digital
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