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Kyle Thompson

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Glimmer, a small bird character holding a matchstick, in Well Dweller's dark fairy-tale world

PlayStation

Well Dweller, a PS5 Metroidvania with a 91 Metacritic Score, Launches Today

Well Dweller, a new Metroidvania from solo developer Kyle Thompson, has arrived on PS5 with critical acclaim. The game holds a Metacritic score of 91 and an Opencritic rating of 90, placing it among 2026's highest-rated releases.

Sep 23, 2026 1 min read

Well Dweller metroidvania game landscape with character

Xbox

Well Dweller Steals the Spotlight on Game Pass Launch With Stellar Critical Reception

The indie metroidvania Well Dweller has impressed critics upon its Game Pass debut today, earning a 91 Metacritic score and drawing comparisons to an all-timer in the genre, overshadowing the also-launching Dune: Awakening.

Sep 22, 2026 2 min read

Nintendo

Kyle Thompson Metroidvania Well Dweller Launches on Nintendo Switch

Well Dweller brings its unique vertical exploration mechanics and matchstick-based traversal to the Nintendo Switch.

Sep 21, 2026 2 min read