Well Dweller Demo Available Now, Full Release Set for 2026
A free demo for the dark fairy-tale Metroidvania, Well Dweller, is now available on Steam. Players can experience the game's opening and boss encounters. The full game is scheduled to launch on PC and Nintendo Switch in 2026.
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Well Dweller gets release date, Nintendo Switch 2 version
Well Dweller, a dark fairy-tale Metroidvania developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios, will launch on September 22, 2026. The game will be released for both the Nintendo Switch and a "Nintendo Switch 2" version featuring enhanced graphics. Players control a small bird named Glimmer on a quest to defeat a wicked queen.
Game Demos
Well Dweller, a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, is now available as a demo on Steam for PC. Players control Glimmer, a small bird wielding a matchstick, in a kingdom filled with charming characters.
Well Dweller Demo Available Now on Steam
Top Hat Studios and developer Kyle Thompson have released a demo for their dark fairy-tale Metroidvania game, Well Dweller, on Steam. The demo features the game's opening sequence and some boss encounters. The full game is scheduled for a 2026 release on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Well Dweller Demo Drops on Steam From Crypt Custodian Creator
A free demo for Kyle Thompson's new dark, bizarre Metroidvania game, Well Dweller, is now available on Steam as part of Top Hat Studios' Spring Showcase. Players control Glimmer, a tiny bird with a matchstick, on a quest to save their family from a wicked queen. The demo offers a substantial preview of the game's opening sequence, environments, and boss encounters, showcasing Thompson's signature blend of whimsical and unsettling themes. Well Dweller is slated for a 2026 release on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Dark Fairytale MetroidVania Well Dweller Steam Demo Live
A demo for the dark fairytale Metroidvania game Well Dweller is now available on Steam. Developed by Kyle Thompson and Top Hat Studios, the demo features the opening sequence, major environments, and boss encounters. Well Dweller is also planned for release on Nintendo Switch later this year.
Demo For Dark Fairy Tale Metroidvania Well Dweller Now Available On Steam
Top Hat Studios and developer Kyle Thompson have released a demo for their dark fairy tale Metroidvania, Well Dweller, on Steam. The demo features the game's opening sequence and early boss encounters, offering a glimpse into the whimsical yet morbid world. The full game is slated for release in 2026 on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Metroidvania 'Well Dweller' Demo Launches April 23 on PC
Top Hat Studios announced that the metroidvania game Well Dweller, created by Kyle Thompson, will receive a playable demo on PC via Steam on April 23, 2026. Players control Glimmer, a bird on a quest to defeat a queen and rescue their family in a dark fairy-tale world. The gameplay features traditional metroidvania exploration, ability unlocks, combat, puzzles, and collectible trinkets.
Well Dweller demo launches April 23
The demo for the dark fairy tale Metroidvania game Well Dweller is set to launch on April 23 for PC. The game features a unique art style and challenging gameplay.
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.
