Top Hat Studios and Kyle Thompson have announced that their dark fairytale Metroidvania Well Dweller is in development for Nintendo Switch.
You play as a tiny bird armed with a matchstick called Glimmer, who is the only creature brave enough to kill the wicked queen to save his family and free his wretched kingdom.
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- Glimmer In The Dark: Deep within the forest, at the bottom of a well, lives the only creature brave enough to kill the queen. Play as Glimmer- a tiny bird armed with a matchstick- who must burn the wicked queen to save his family. Explore a dark fairy-tale landscape and befriend the charming characters who reside in the kingdom’s underbelly. Battle terrifying beasts and gain new abilities to expand your map. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and unravel the mysteries that lie in this rotted kingdom.
- A Charming Cast of Characters: Among the rotting ruins are a charming cast of characters just trying to get by. Go camping with Ilda, a tiny mouse who is on the run from the queen’s grasp. Explore an abandoned castle with Looter, a mysterious scavenger who searches the kingdom for the best wares to steal. And find and reunite with all of your sheltered siblings who were snatched up one night by a crazed hunter.
- A Wretched Kingdom: Light up your matchstick to illuminate the world and aid in combat. Collect trinkets to upgrade your abilities, and mix and match them to customize your gameplay. Solve puzzles, defeat vicious bosses, and forge your path to the queen’s quarters to save your family.
Well Dweller will be released digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide in 2026.
Well Dweller Trailer
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