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Downwell

Downwell

Strap on your gun boots!

1.8K ratings
375 reviews
#20 in paid Casual
🎮 Games
💥 Action
🎈 Casual
$2.99

Details

Released
October 15, 2015
Updated
December 22, 2020

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Developer

Devolver Digital, Inc.
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About

Venture into a dangerous well with special gun boots to collect gems and battle creatures. Discover shops for upgrades and uncover hidden riches in this procedurally generated action game. Each descent offers a unique challenge.

✓Gun boots for combat and descent control
✓Procedurally generated levels
✓Shop for items and upgrades
✓Unique weapons and items
✓Simple, responsive three-button controls
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What users say about Downwell

Reviews of Downwell are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.7/5 from 1.8K App Store ratings. What users like most: smooth gameplay, excellent retro visuals. Top complaints: crashes when switching apps, no option to mute sound effects. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨Excellent retro visuals
  • 🎶Great chiptune soundtrack
  • 👍Addictive and challenging
  • 💰Good value for money

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes when switching apps
  • 🔇No option to mute sound effects
  • 👆Controls can be obstructed by fingers
  • 🔋Drains battery quickly
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What's New in Downwell

1.0.72

December 22, 2020

- Fix for a bug that crashes the game before the very end

Charts

Top Paid

📈 20+1

Casual games

This game rose +1 position in Casual games chart.

Last updated on October 29, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 58+1

Action games

This game rose +1 position in Action games chart.

Last updated on October 29, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 178+3

Games

This game rose +3 positions in Games chart.

Last updated on October 29, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Fun game terrible controls

Premise is fun. Can’t get over controls. Trying to run them jump hardly ever works, you just fall, due to the buttons being in weird spots with no customization. This leads to excess damage taken, and short runs. Nah
Vvoodoosworstenemy

Controller bug

When I connect Bluetooth controller(turtle beach atom) it wont stop going right. If I press left it will go left, but when not pressing/holding left it goes back right. On screen it showing animation of right button being pressed.

Other than that:

Love the game, chef kiss.
SSoldion51

Audio Change

Please let us turn off game volume, not just music. I play while listening to audio books and YouTube videos; having to listen to the upgrade/pause/general sounds that pierce my mf ears.
Eerzaco

100% a Desert Island Pick

I’ve been playing this game on and off for about a decade and it just keeps you coming back. If I had to take 5 games to a desert island this would absolutely make the list
BBryceH77

Good Game

It has consumed my life. That’s a good sign!
RRlly100
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Game freezes on iPhone 6s

Bug

Performance issues on older iPads

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Requested Features

4 requests

Horizontal/landscape mode

Feature

Ability to save progress

Feature

More level/game mode variety

Feature

Customizable controls

Feature

FAQ

What is Downwell?

Downwell is an action roguelike game where you play as a young boy descending a well. Armed with special 'Gunboots', you battle creatures, collect gems, and find upgrades to survive the descent. The game features procedurally generated levels for a unique experience each time.

What are the main features of Downwell?

Key features include the unique Gunboots that shoot and slow your fall, procedurally generated levels ensuring no two runs are alike, a shop system for buying items and upgrades, and simple, responsive three-button controls designed for mobile.

How much does Downwell cost?

Downwell is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game, meaning you purchase it once to access all content.

What platforms is Downwell available on?

The provided data indicates this is a mobile application. Downwell is known for its availability on various platforms including iOS, Android, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

What is the gameplay like in Downwell?

Gameplay involves descending a well, shooting enemies with your Gunboots, and collecting gems. You can use the Gunboots to slow your descent and strategically engage enemies. Between levels, you can visit shops to purchase helpful items or upgrades to enhance your abilities.