Well Dweller
by Kyle Thompson · published by Top Hat Studios
Released September 22, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
About Well Dweller
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.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000), AMD Athlon Dual Core 4450e (2 * 2300), or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GT 220 (1024 MB), Radeon HD 4650 (1024 VRAM), or equivalent |
| Storage | 1 GB available space |
Well Dweller FAQ
When did Well Dweller come out?
Well Dweller was released on September 22, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
Is Well Dweller on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Well Dweller launched on PlayStation 5 on September 22, 2026.
Is Well Dweller on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Well Dweller launched on Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026.
Is Well Dweller on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Well Dweller launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 22, 2026.
Who is making Well Dweller?
Well Dweller is developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios.
Is Well Dweller multiplayer?
No. Well Dweller is single player only.
How much does Well Dweller cost?
Well Dweller costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Well Dweller good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 98% of 3,108 reviews are positive.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Well Dweller?
The minimum GPU is GeForce GT 220 (1024 MB), Radeon HD 4650 (1024 VRAM), or equivalent. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Well Dweller system requirements page.
