PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S Join Nintendo Switch and PC at Launch
Top Hat Studios, Inc. anddeveloper Kyle Thompson, the creator behind beloved Metroidvania hits Crypt Custodian and Islets, are thrilled to reveal that Well Dweller will release on September 22, 2026. Initially revealed during the Nintendo Indie World showcase, the whimsical dark fairy-tale Metroidvania will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside the previously announced Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) versions. The native Nintendo Switch 2 edition will also join, featuring higher-resolution graphics and enhanced texture quality.
Additionally, the studio is excited to confirm that Well Dweller will be available with Xbox Game Pass on day one, giving members access to the full game at release. Xbox players can join Glimmer’s journey on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC.
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Created by Kyle Thompson, one of indie gaming’s most recognized developers in the Metroidvania genre, Well Dweller is a dark, bizarre, and twisted mythical adventure. Following the well-regarded Crypt Custodian and Islets, Thompson’s latest game invites players into a wretched kingdom full of charming characters.
Play as Glimmer, a tiny bird armed with a matchstick who must burn the wicked queen to save his family before they become part of her royal gown. Venture into a whimsical but morbid landscape and battle terrifying beasts while gaining new abilities and expanding the world. Discover secrets, mysteries, and the riddles that rot in the underbelly of this wretched queendom.
Well Dweller will be available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) on September 22, 2026. For more information, follow the official social channels.
