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2015 PCPlayStationNintendo Switch 2.99 € 👍 97 % Overwhelmingly positive, 8,200 reviews on Steam

You plummet down a well with gun boots, blasting enemies while collecting gems. This minimalist roguelike thrives on fast reflexes, precise air control, and a striking limited-palette look.

What defines Downwell:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for Downwell are Gonner, Super House of Dead Ninjas and Jackal. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Downwell special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Gonner

94 %

2016 PCPlayStationNintendo Switch 9.99 € 👍 82 % Very positive, 1,318 reviews on Steam

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A punishing, procedurally generated 2D run-and-gun platformer where Death acts as your mentor, handing Ikk new abilities and weapons each run. A minimalist art style and a melancholic yet quirky tone define the journey.

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Super House of Dead Ninjas

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast 2D action-platformer where you plunge down a randomly generated tower as a crimson ninja, cutting through enemies with blades, shurikens and special attacks. Short, frantic runs and a retro look give it an arcade feel.

Jackal

Challenging difficulty

A brutal top-down close-quarters action game where you raid 1970s hotels. Randomly generated rooms and stackable mutators make every run different and demand precise timing.

Post Void

Challenging difficulty

An extremely fast, psychedelic first-person shooter built around short roguelike runs where speed and reflexes are everything. Constant killing keeps you alive while its stark, trippy visuals pull you into a flow state.

Hyper Demon

Challenging difficulty

A blisteringly fast, neon-soaked arcade FPS where you slay demons at speed: the faster you kill, the harder the game gets and the higher your score climbs. An uncompromising rush of reflexes and rhythm.

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast-paced 16-bit ninja platformer built on precise jumping, shuriken and sword combat, with varied stages like horseback and surfboard rides. Tight controls and tough boss fights make it a genre classic.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 2D ninja action platformer with precise sword combat, dodging and parrying across tight, linear stages. The pixel art is moody and the challenge is demanding but fair.

OTXO

Challenging difficulty

A brutal top-down roguelite shooter where you slow time to blast and brawl through a mansion full of enemies. Fast runs, precise aiming and a stylish, dark look define it.

BPM: Bullets Per Minute

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A rhythm-based roguelike first-person shooter where shooting, reloading and moving must land on the beat of a rock opera soundtrack. As a Valkyrie you fight through randomized dungeons full of enemies that attack in time with the music.

Ultrakill

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Ultrakill is an extremely fast retro first-person shooter that blends style-ranking from character action games with brutal carnage. You heal by bathing in enemy blood and must fluidly chain weapons, movement and combos.

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