Hey everyone! I've got some exciting news for you Metroidvania fans! Top Hat Studios and Kyle Thompson, the folks behind Crypt Custodian and Islets, just revealed their newest project: Well Dweller. It's slated to drop in 2026 on both Switch and PC (via Steam), so mark your calendars!

The game's Steam page gives us a glimpse into this dark fairytale world. You play as Glimmer, a brave little bird armed with a matchstick, on a mission to take down the wicked queen and save his family. I'm already hooked by the premise!

From what I've gathered, you'll be exploring a pretty grim but fascinating kingdom, meeting a bunch of interesting characters along the way. Think camping with a mouse who's evading the queen or exploring a castle with a shady scavenger. Sounds like a wild ride!

It sounds like there will be a lot of exploration, puzzle-solving, and tough boss battles as you make your way to the queen's lair. Oh, and you can even upgrade your abilities with trinkets, which lets you customize your gameplay. I always love when games offer that level of personalization.

I really like this kind of game. I'm curious to see if the matchstick mechanic that Glimmer uses will be very important for the gameplay or not. We'll have to wait and see when it is released!

Honestly, the whole concept of a tiny bird with a matchstick fighting a wicked queen in a dark fairytale setting? It's right up my alley. I am so excited to see more of this game. This is one to watch. Get ready to dive into the depths of Well Dweller in 2026!