Downwell

Downwell: Vertical Platformer Roguelike Game

Discover Downwell, a challenging vertical platformer roguelike game developed by Moppin, where you descend a well while dodging enemies and hazards to collect gems and survive until the bottom.

What is Downwell?

Downwell is a vertical platformer roguelike game developed by Moppin and originally released for mobile devices in 2015. In Downwell, the player controls a character falling down a well, using gunboots to shoot enemies and slow their descent.

The goal in each randomly generated level is to collect gems and reach the bottom of the well alive. Along the way, the player encounters enemies like ufos, demons, and wall-mounted turrets. The player can shoot these enemies with their gunboots to earn gems for upgrades and additional ammunition.

Gameplay involves careful falling and dodging of hazards while aiming shots to dispatch enemies and hazards. Special abilities can be unlocked by collecting enough gems, like bombs and health bonuses. The pace is fast, with most levels taking just a few minutes to complete. Death sends the player back to the beginning for another attempt at a high score.

With its simple two-button controls, retro monochrome graphics, and punishing difficulty, Downwell has won praise as a compact vertical platformer that rewards skill and delivers adrenaline-pumping action.

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