Downwell
This is the sort of game that thrives on mobile—a vertical epic about a boy who descends into a well. But the knee-high child isn’t at all delicate. He fell while wearing his trust Gunboots, which explode and shoot down the many creepy crawlies that populate the deep well and change with every run.
Though it has some frills, like gemstones you can exchange for healing rice balls and other items, Downwell is primarily an unembellished game about falling far down—think of it as the reverse cross version of Doodle Jump. But it doesn’t need to be fancy to draw you in with its proprietary blend of nostalgic, arcade graphics and instant gratification.
A good match for: Jumping game players, especially those that used to shop at Hot Topic; arcade goers fresh out of quarters.
Not a good match for: Open-world nerds, people who like jumping up more than down.
Watch it in action.
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