Comparison

Downwell vs HAAK

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Downwell

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.

Highlights
  • Gun boots for combat and descent control
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Shop for items and upgrades
  • Unique weapons and items
  • Simple, responsive three-button controls
Features
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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.

About

HAAK

Embark on a parkour-filled adventure in a vibrant pixel-art post-apocalyptic world. Utilize a versatile hookshot to swing, slash, and solve puzzles. With adjustable difficulty, multiple endings, and extensive gameplay, this experience caters to both casual explorers and hardcore players.

Highlights
  • Parkour and hookshot mechanics
  • Pixel-art Metroidvania world
  • Hidden rooms and puzzles
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Unique difficulty system
  • Multiple endings
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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HAAK: Where Dead Cells Meets Spider-Man in a Post-Apocalyptic Playground Ready to become the ultimate wasteland parkour master? HAAK throws you into a vibrant pixel-art world that's one part Mad Max, two parts Metroidvania madness. Your secret weapon? A badass hookshot that'd make even Spider-Man jealous. Swing, slash, and dash your way through a sprawling map filled with hidden rooms, brain-teasing puzzles, and bosses that'll make you question your life choices (in a good way). But don't sweat it, newbies – our unique difficulty system means everyone can feel like a hook-slinging hero. Whether you're a casual explorer or a hardcore speedrunner, HAAK's got your back. With 10+ side quests and 40+ hours of gameplay, you'll have plenty of time to perfect your hook-fu. And hey, your choices actually matter here – multiple endings mean you're not just along for the ride. Think you've got what it takes to conquer the wasteland? Prove it on our global leaderboards and show the world your hook-shot prowess! So grab your hook, channel your inner post-apocalyptic acrobat, and dive into HAAK. Trust us, it's way more fun than surviving an actual apocalypse. Ready to get hooked? Download HAAK now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Downwell4 screens
HAAK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HAAK at every 2 months against Downwell's every 9 months. HAAK also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Downwell's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 101) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Downwell costs $2.99 and HAAK $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Downwell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Downwell has 1.8K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Downwell's written reviews are positive against 76% of HAAK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Downwell ships an update every 9 months, HAAK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Downwell versus HAAK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDownwellHAAK
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better4.5 (101 ratings)
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better76.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better101
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#20 — better#106
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB481 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperDevolverZhiXiong Huang

Customer experience

Downwell

All ratings1,753 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews373 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral8.0%
Negative12.3%

HAAK

All ratings101 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

Downwell

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes on iPhone 6s
  • Performance issues on older iPads

Requested features

4 requests
  • Horizontal/landscape mode
  • Ability to save progress
  • More level/game mode variety
  • Customizable controls

HAAK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Downwell

No in-app purchases

None

HAAK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Downwell free?
Downwell costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAAK free?
HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Downwell or HAAK?
Downwell is rated higher. Downwell averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while HAAK averages 4.5 from 101 ratings.
Do Downwell or HAAK have ads?
Neither Downwell nor HAAK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Downwell or HAAK?
Downwell ships an update every 9 months, and HAAK every 2 months. Most recently, Downwell was updated on October 16, 2026 and HAAK on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Downwell or HAAK?
Downwell currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and HAAK at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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