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SEP 22, 2026

Well Dweller

PS5·Xbox·Switch·PC·Kyle Thompson
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Announcement Trailer

Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer- a tiny bird armed with a matchstick- who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.

Publisher
Top Hat Studios
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Horror
Rating
ESRB T · PEGI 12+
Steam
$19.99 · demo available · Deck verified
Time to beat
10 h main · 12 h completionist
Languages
12 languages
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Common questions

When does Well Dweller release?
Well Dweller released September 22, 2026 on PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC.
What platforms is Well Dweller on?
Well Dweller is available to PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC.
Who is making Well Dweller?
Well Dweller is developed by Kyle Thompson, published by Top Hat Studios.
Does Well Dweller have a demo?
Yes. A free demo of Well Dweller is available on Steam.
How long is Well Dweller?
Players report Well Dweller takes about 10 hours to beat, or about 12 hours for a completionist run, per IGDB's time-to-beat data.
What kind of game is Well Dweller?
Well Dweller is a platform game with action, fantasy, and horror themes.

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