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Acclaimed PS5 Metroidvania Game Arrives Today on PlayStation Store, Has Free Demo
The acclaimed Metroidvania game Well Dweller is now available on the PlayStation Store for $19.99, with a 15% discount for PlayStation Plus subscribers until October 7, 2026. A free demo is also offered. Developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios, the game is also available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox consoles, and PC, with Xbox Game Pass access.
Things Get Grim In Well Dweller – Now On Game Pass, Xbox And More
Well Dweller, a dark fairy-tale Metroidvania, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, launching day one on Game Pass. Players control Glimmer, a tiny bird on a quest to rescue his family from a wicked queen in a grim, hand-drawn world.
Well Dweller review for Nintendo Switch
Well Dweller is a Metroidvania title for the Nintendo Switch that offers a unique approach to traversal and progression, focusing on upgrading core abilities rather than introducing new ones. Despite a somewhat lackluster combat system, its engaging world design, satisfying exploration, and charming fairy tale aesthetic make it a strong recommendation for fans of the genre.
INDIE Live Expo Showcased 200+ Titles, Returning for Winter Showcase Q4 2026
INDIE Live Expo's latest digital event showcased over 200 indie titles, including world premieres and new trailers. The next showcase is scheduled for Q4 2026. A Steam sale featuring many of the showcased games is also underway.
Top Hat Studios Reveals Standout Games Lineup at Spring Showcase 2026
Top Hat Studios showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming indie games during their Spring Showcase 2026. The event featured new trailers, publishing announcements, and demo drops for titles such as the horror action game METAMORPHOSIS, the first-person action-adventure HALLOW BLADE, and the parkour game MOTORSLICE, which is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Family on May 5, 2026. Other revealed games include the aerial roguelike DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE, the 3D adventure Twinkle's Galactic Tour, the horror RPG The Backworld with a new demo, the metroidvania Well Dweller with an upcoming demo, and the survival horror BECROWNED.
Well Dweller gets playable demo this month
Publisher Top Hat Studios and developer Kyle Thompson announced that a playable demo for their dark fairy-tale metroidvania game, Well Dweller, will be released on April 23rd. The game is slated for a 2026 release on Windows PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch.
INDIE Live Expo spring 2026 broadcast to include 200+ games
INDIE Live Expo spring 2026 will feature over 200 indie games, making it one of the largest showcases to date. The event received a record 1,100 submissions and will be broadcast live on April 25th across multiple platforms including YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.
Best Metroidvania Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights some of the best Metroidvania games available to play, offering a sampling of great titles rather than a definitive all-time list. The selections are presented in alphabetical order and cover a range of acclaimed indie and AAA titles with diverse mechanics and settings.
