# Downwell — Strap on your gun boots! > Action roguelike game about descending a well with gun boots. (iPhone/iPad app by Devolver.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwell/id1032708262 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Devolver](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) - Category: Games, Action, Casual - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,753 App Store ratings · 372 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 80 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-10-15 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwell/id1032708262/reviews.md ## What is Downwell? Downwell is a curious game about a young boy venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him. Make your way further and further down into the darkness filled with nasty creatures and mysterious secrets to collect the spectacular red gems scattered about the rocks. Step into precariously placed shops and buy some helpful items or level up between levels to battle well-dwelling monsters and uncover hidden caves filled with riches and relics. No two trips down the well are ever the same! Simple, Responsive Controls - Designed for mobile from the ground up, Downwell is presented with intuitive and elegant controls that allow for action-packed gameplay using just three buttons. The Amazing Gunboots - The fashionable and lethal Gunboots allow players to unleash a torrent of firepower on the nasty creatures dwelling in the well and slow your decent with each shot. Unique Weapons & Items - Get different weapons, shop for peculiar items and obtain powerful upgrades that all stack and affect the way you play! A New Adventure Every Time - Each level in Downwell is procedurally generated, so no two trips down the well are ever the same providing a fresh new adventure each time! Music by Eirik Suhrke. Sound Design by Joonas Turner. ## Key features - Gun boots for combat and descent control - Procedurally generated levels - Shop for items and upgrades - Unique weapons and items - Simple, responsive three-button controls ## Chart rankings - #66 in Top Paid · Action (US App Store) - #29 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store) ## What do users think of Downwell? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Smooth gameplay - 🎨 Excellent retro visuals - 🎶 Great chiptune soundtrack - 👍 Addictive and challenging - 💰 Good value for money **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes when switching apps - 🔇 No option to mute sound effects - 👆 Controls can be obstructed by fingers - 🔋 Drains battery quickly **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes on iPhone 6s - Performance issues on older iPads **Most requested features** - Horizontal/landscape mode - Ability to save progress - More level/game mode variety - Customizable controls ## Recent user reviews (10 of 372) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downwell/id1032708262/reviews.md ### 5/5 — 100% a Desert Island Pick *2026-08-21, version 1.0.72* 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 ### 5/5 — Good Game *2026-07-08, version 1.0.72* It has consumed my life. That’s a good sign! ### 4/5 — Could use an update *2026-06-21, version 1.0.72* The game is very addictive and interesting to play. It’s a solid arcade game that I’d recommend anyone to play. Although, I can’t give it 5 stars because it could use some updates. Such as improving the hit boxes that way it feels less inconsistent when colliding with enemies while shooting or stomping on them. Along with more styles to choose from or making certain guns more common if you favor one option heavily. Also, some other options within the shop would be nice. ### 4/5 — This Game is Great: please let me turn of sound effects *2026-05-11, version 1.0.72* Game is a banger, no notes, I just want to second screen this game and cannot because the sound effects are so loud and annoying. ### 5/5 — Designedwell *2026-04-22, version 1.0.72* Downwell is a masterclass of game design, and the best game you’ll find on iPhone. Some of the best games are ones where the initial complexity is low, but the depth is enormous. This is called “elegance”. Downwell takes one primary action — shooting with your gun boots — and builds the entire experience around it. Everything from maintaining momentum, hitting enemies, getting combos, and staying in the air is tied to this one action. The pixel art and animation are endearing, and the soundtrack is phenomenal. You’re able to unlock new color palettes by collecting gems, and that one factor alone makes Downwell endlessly replayable. I only have one small criticism, that there isn’t a separate toggle for music and sound effects. Sometimes I want to play with my own music with sound effects turned on, and Downwell lets you do that! But other times I want to play Downwell while listening to a podcast but I can’t hear the podcast over the sound effects, and there’s no option to fix this. ### 4/5 — Great Game, Minor Control Issues *2026-03-27, version 1.0.72* Downwell, setting aside previous reviews, is a really good game. It runs perfectly on mobile, is comfortable, and easy to understand, which makes it very accessible for any player. It would be interesting if, once you unlock a level, there were an option to start from that point or restart from zero. Still, I understand that this is part of the creator’s vision. My only complaint is the controls: they feel somewhat small and too close together, which can be uncomfortable at times. Including an option to adjust their size or reposition them would greatly improve the experience. That’s why I’m giving it 4 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ### 5/5 — Супер *2026-02-07* Игра отличная, очень залипательная. За палитру гейм боя спасибо 😁 ### 4/5 — Super fun game, please fix notch issue *2026-01-29, version 1.0.72* I tried this game on my free month of Apple Arcade, I realized I mostly only played this one so I got the paid version. I realized that on this version the notch form my iPhone 14 Pro is covering part of the hp bar and gem box. I went back to the + version on Apple Arcade and saw it wasn’t an issue there and the game fit normally. It’s a per peeve but a small update wouldn’t hurt to fix this. Otherwise super addictive and fun gameplay loop! ### 4/5 — Great game but really needs a mute button *2025-11-10, version 1.0.72* Love playing this game as a little time killer. My only issue is that it's completely unplayable if I want to listen to music at the same time. You can mute the background music but the sounds aren't able to be muted. Please add that as an option! ### 5/5 — An all time classic game *2025-11-02, version 1.0.72* The fact that this game was made for mobile is astounding. This is definitely one of the best indie games and best arcade style games ever made. The game design is just topnotch and the graphics and sound design are phenomenal. It’s a tough game, especially in the beginning. But once you get the hang of it and are able to beat it, it becomes so satisfying to play. I have this on mobile and switch and fine the mobile version to be the one I go to way more often. Now, my only hope is that they continue to support this game over time. I play on iPhone 17 pro and do experience framerate issues that I wish would be ironed out. Additionally I would love if they added the achievements that are available on console versions of this game. But these things aside, amazing game that is just perfect for IPhone. ## Frequently asked questions about Downwell ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.72 — 2020-12-22 - Fix for a bug that crashes the game before the very end ### 1.0.71 — 2020-12-18 -Added controller support ### 1.0.63 — 2019-07-22 -Support added for larger screen sizes on iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR ### 1.0.2 — 2015-11-05 -added "optimized mode" for older iPads. Accessible through options menu, improves frame rate on older iPads (3 and 4) -fixed UI bug specific to iPad Mini 4 -fixed some text for various languages -credit roll can now be skipped by mashing ### 1.0.1 — 2015-10-15 No release notes. ## More apps by Devolver - [Gods Will Be Watching](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gods-will-be-watching/id1059500623) - [Enter the Gungeon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enter-the-gungeon/id1100429641) - [Reigns](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463) - [Okhlos: Sigma](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/okhlos-sigma/id1170996348) - [Reigns: Her Majesty](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns-her-majesty/id1171040772) All apps by Devolver: https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*