Solo developer Kyle Thompson has officially announced the release date for his upcoming dark fairy-tale metroidvania, Well Dweller. The game is scheduled to launch on September 22, 2026, across PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and will be available day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
🐦⬛RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT!!🔥
— Kyle Thompson (Wishlist WELL DWELLER on Steam!) (@KyleThompsonDev) August 24, 2026
My dark fairy-tale metroidvania, Well Dweller, will be released on SEPTEMBER 22!
It will be available on PC, Switch 1+2, PS5, and Xbox (+ GamePass).
You play as a tiny bird armed with a matchstick. Wishlist WELL DWELLER on Steam! pic.twitter.com/4S9eob8Jjj
In Well Dweller, players take on the role of Glimmer, a tiny bird armed with a lit matchstick on a quest to defeat a wicked queen and save his family. Known for his tight platforming and charming hand-drawn art styles in previous titles like Islets and Crypt Custodian, Thompson's latest venture mixes dark fairy-tale themes with fluid combat, exploration, and unique lighting mechanics powered by your matchstick.
With its day-one Game Pass arrival, Well Dweller marks another strong indie addition to the service's September lineup.
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