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About Deepest Well
Deepest Well is an indie strategy game where you defend a bottomless pit against endless enemy waves. Made by Smoking Cartridge, it released on PC in November 2025. The core loop is simple: survive each wave, destroy terrain to reshape the battlefield, and upgrade your character for the next. The game emphasizes resource management and chaotic builds, like combining fire traps with explosive barrels. It plays like a rogue-like shooter with a focus on terrain destruction. Most sessions last 30-45 minutes, and the single-player mode leans into replayability via randomized upgrades and enemy types. If you like tweaking builds and adapting on the fly, this might click.
Gameplay
Each round starts with a handful of resources to craft defenses, weapons, or terrain modifications. Enemies climb the well in waves, forcing you to balance offense and survival. The terrain is fully destructible, you can dig trenches, collapse ceilings, or create shortcuts for ambushes. Upgrades after each wave let you mix abilities, like a laser gun that scales with consecutive kills or a shield that absorbs falling debris. Controls are tight but require quick decisions; aiming, dodging, and terrain manipulation all compete for attention. Later waves introduce bosses and environmental hazards, like toxic gas that spreads through broken walls. The game rewards experimentation but punishes poor resource planning.
What Players Think
Deepest Well has a 8.5/10 average from PlayPile users, with 78% completing the campaign. Average playtime is 12 hours, though 45% of players call it "too punishing" to finish. Community moods are split: 70% thrill, 60% focus, and 30% frustration. The $19.99 price tag sees 32 achievements (25% completion average). Critic reviews highlight "insane build combos" but note inconsistent difficulty spikes. One user wrote, "It's chaotic joy once you learn the upgrade synergies." However, 22% of 1-star reviews cite "unforgiving RNG." The game’s 78% completion rate suggests it’s challenging but beatable with strategy adjustments.
PlayPile's Take
This game is for players who thrive on trial-and-error strategy and don’t mind high difficulty. The $20 price and 32 achievements make it a tempting pick for completionists, though 45% of users recommend skipping it. If you’ve enjoyed games like Spelunky or Risk of Rain but want more terrain manipulation, give it a shot. Otherwise, wait for a sale. The thrill of breaking builds outweighs the frustration for most, but the learning curve is steep. Not essential, but worth a try if you like tinkering.
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