Well Dweller
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Dark Fairy-Tale Metroidvania

Well Dweller

Play as Glimmer, a tiny bird armed with a matchstick, on a journey to burn the wicked queen and save his family. Explore a dark fairy-tale kingdom, battle beasts, gain abilities, solve puzzles, and uncover its secrets.

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▶ Well Dweller RELEASE DATE REVEAL
September 22, 2026
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Kyle Thompson
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Nintendo Switch Players

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Getting Started

Begin as Glimmer, a tiny bird carrying a matchstick, and set out to save his family.

Light Your Matchstick

Use the matchstick to illuminate the world and aid in combat.

Upgrade with Trinkets

Collect trinkets to upgrade abilities and mix and match them to customize gameplay.

Expand Your Map

Battle terrifying beasts and gain new abilities to expand your map.

What is Well Dweller?

Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania set in a wretched kingdom.

As Glimmer, explore the kingdom’s underbelly, solve puzzles, discover secrets, defeat bosses, and forge a path to the queen’s quarters.

Kyle Thompson
Developer
Top Hat Studios
Publishers
Metroidvania
Genre
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Well Dweller GuideThe Well Dweller Guide covers Glimmer, Ilda, and Looter, plus matchstick combat, trinket upgrades, new abilities, puzzles, secrets, and the rotted kingdom.Read guide →Well Dweller PlatformsCompare Well Dweller platforms, including Windows PC, Xbox, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2, with official availability, play modes, and platform features.Read guide →Well Dweller DemoExplore the Well Dweller demo: a free Windows demo on Steam with single-player play, full controller support, adjustable difficulty, and accessibility options.Read guide →Well Dweller ReferenceExplore the Well Dweller reference for a spoiler-light wiki, demo records, core mechanics, and verified game details from official and published sources.Read guide →Well Dweller Release DateFind the Well Dweller release date and a concise overview of its dark fairy-tale metroidvania setting, starring Glimmer, a tiny bird with a matchstick.Read guide →Well Dweller ReviewsExplore Well Dweller reviews: compare game's dark fairy-tale metroidvania design, Glimmer's combat, ability-gated exploration, fast travel, and review score.Read guide →Well Dweller TrailersExplore Well Dweller trailers, from the Nintendo Switch reveal to demo and release-date videos, with runtimes, story context, and official viewing links.Read guide →

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