Comparison

Downwell vs ScourgeBringer

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

ScourgeBringer

Embark on a fast-paced roguelite platforming adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Control Kyhra, a skilled warrior, as she battles ancient machines and monstrous foes to uncover the secrets of a mysterious entity and potentially save humanity.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay
  • Fluid platforming controls
  • Frantic combat system
  • Hordes of enemies and giant bosses
  • Ever-changing dungeon exploration
  • Uncover mysteries and secrets
Features
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ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity. Key Features: • Dive into fast-paced rogue-platforming gameplay described by Eurogamer as "Dead Cells meets Celeste" • Slash and shoot your way smoothly with super fluid platforming controls • Sharpen your skills with a frantic combat system focused on attacks only • Dash forward to the otherworldly adaptive sounds of Joonas Turner (Nuclear Throne, Downwell, Broforce...) • Defy hordes of unspeakable enemies and giant bosses holding the secrets of the Scourge • Explore the infinite depths of an ever-changing dungeon • Uncover mysteries and find mementos of previous explorers to unlock reality defining secrets

Screenshots

Downwell4 screens
ScourgeBringer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Downwell at none against ScourgeBringer's shown. Downwell also leads on price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and review sentiment (80% vs 71%). ScourgeBringer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On rating, in-app purchases and device support 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 ScourgeBringer $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Downwell against 4.8 for ScourgeBringer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 484 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Downwell's written reviews are positive against 71% of ScourgeBringer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Downwell ships an update every 9 months, ScourgeBringer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Downwell versus ScourgeBringer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDownwellScourgeBringer
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (484 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews — better70.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better484
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#47 — better#153
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB153 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDevolver Digital, Inc.Plug In Digital

Customer experience

Downwell

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

ScourgeBringer

All ratings477 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral16.2%
Negative13.2%

User reviews

Downwell

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ScourgeBringer

From 484 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Excellent art style and charming graphics
  • ⚡ Smooth, fast-paced, fluid combat system
  • 🎮 Great controller support and button mapping
  • 🎵 High-quality music and sound design
  • 🧩 Engaging roguelike gameplay with solid skill tree

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on various iOS devices
  • 🔊 Audio cuts out when other apps play sound
  • ❌ No sound on some devices (iPhone Air)
  • 🎮 Touch controls feel awkward and imprecise
  • ⚙️ Non-customizable controls limit accessibility

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

ScourgeBringer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes immediately on launch (purple screen)
  • Crashes on iPad Pro with iOS 17.1.2
  • Crashes when connecting wired controller
  • Crashes during intense particle effects (3rd floor boss)
  • Save and exit reduces HP to 1 unexpectedly
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  • iCloud save only syncs one direction (iPad to iPhone)
  • Touch controls cause accidental dashes
  • Smashed bullets scatter instead of following directional input
  • Game won't load or launch on some devices

Requested features

12 requests
  • Customizable control mapping
  • Dash button option instead of swipe mechanic
  • Static joystick position during combat
  • Controller support for all devices
  • Casual/easier difficulty modes with progression
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  • More endgame content and new zones
  • Additional enemies and bosses
  • More store items and healing methods
  • Better balance for early game resources
  • Option to play personal music during gameplay
  • Traditional roguelike mode with item-based skill trees
  • Right-side dash option for touch controls

In-app purchases

None

Downwell

No in-app purchases

None

ScourgeBringer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Downwell free?
Downwell costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScourgeBringer free?
ScourgeBringer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Downwell or ScourgeBringer?
ScourgeBringer is rated higher. Downwell averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while ScourgeBringer averages 4.8 from 484 ratings.
Do Downwell or ScourgeBringer have ads?
ScourgeBringer shows ads; Downwell does not.
Which is updated more often, Downwell or ScourgeBringer?
Downwell ships an update every 9 months, and ScourgeBringer every 2 months. Most recently, Downwell was updated on September 23, 2026 and ScourgeBringer on September 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, Downwell or ScourgeBringer?
Downwell currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and ScourgeBringer at #153. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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