Well Dweller
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1630 · Core i3-9100F (our estimate)
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~76 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~118 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Release
- Sep 22, 2026
- Developer
- Kyle Thompson
- Publisher
- Kyle Thompson, Top Hat Studios, Inc., Doyoyo Games
Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania, full of charming characters living in a wretched kingdom. Play as Glimmer - a tiny bird armed with a matchstick - who must burn the wicked queen to save his family.
MetroidvaniaAction-AdventureDark FantasyHorrorActionCuteAdventureHand-drawnPlatformer2D Platformer
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What you need for Well Dweller
Well Dweller needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6400 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Well Dweller →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 126 | 88 | 53 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 177 | 124 | 74 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 265 | 186 | 111 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 291 | 203 | 122 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 300+ | 221 | 133 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 300+ | 230 | 138 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 300+ | 256 | 154 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 300+ | 261 | 157 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 300+ | 183 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 231 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 257 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 265 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Well Dweller system requirements
The publisher lists only minimum specs. The recommended column is our estimate (marked est.): the cheapest current parts our model expects to hit 60 fps at 1080p high, one memory step above the minimum, and an SSD for large or recent games.
| Minimum | Recommended (our estimate) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 est. |
| Processor | Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000), AMD Athlon Dual Core 4450e (2 * 2300), or equivalent No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Core i3-9100F est. |
| Graphics | GeForce GT 220 (1024 MB), Radeon HD 4650 (1024 VRAM), or equivalent No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. | GeForce GTX 1630 est. |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB est. |
| Storage | 1 GB | 1 GB SSD est. |
Source: Steam.
Well Dweller on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 118 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 96 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 111 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 99 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 99 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 41
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyKeyboard Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (10)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Well Dweller is OUT NOW!2026-09-22
- Well Dweller is releasing on SEPTEMBER 22nd!2026-08-24
- WELL DWELLER is taking part in Steam Next Fest!2026-06-15
- Demo v 1.031 updatePatch2026-06-14
- New demo update and Steam Next Fest participation!Patch2026-06-12
- A small demo update has gone live!Patch2026-04-30
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Well Dweller run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Well Dweller's recommended spec. We estimate ~126 fps at 1080p high (range 88–164, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect ~88 fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Well Dweller run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Well Dweller Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~118 fps on the ultra preset (range 82–153, low confidence, ±30%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Well Dweller at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6400 or faster: ~88 fps (range 62–115, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6500 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Well Dweller by brand.
Can I run Well Dweller on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~101 fps (range 71–131, low confidence, ±30%). Well Dweller on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Well Dweller need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum for Well Dweller. The publisher lists no recommended tier; the requirements table shows our estimate for one.
How much storage does Well Dweller take?
Well Dweller needs 1 GB of free storage according to the publisher's minimum spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10.