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ANIMAL WELL

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • Metroidvania
  • Puzzle
  • Mystery

A tiny creature explores an eerie well full of animals, lights and secrets. There's no combat: you progress with unexpected items and by solving puzzles. Beneath the surface there are layers upon layers of mysteries.

Why play it now

When you feel like exploring and thinking calmly, letting curiosity guide the session.

Who it's for

For anyone who enjoys dense maps, secrets and games that reward noticing everything.

When not to pick it

If you want action or not knowing what to do stresses you out: the game doesn't guide you at all.

What it offers

  • Exploring: 100 out of 100
  • Thinking: 85 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 40 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Best with a controller
Disk space
1 MB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam reviews
96% positive (24,685)
Metacritic
90/100
Developer
Billy Basso
Release date
9 MAY 2024
Steam genres
Action, Adventure, Indie

Based on what the game states on Steam.