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Animal Well

Shared Memory's Animal Well is a Metroidvania with exploration, puzzles, and platforming. Billy Basso's game takes place in a dense labyrinth filled with animals.

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Animal Well
Metroidvania
Puzzle
Released
May 9, 2024
ESRB
E For Everyone Due To Mild Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Shared Memory
Publisher(s)
Bigmode
Engine
Proprietary Engine

Hatch from your flower and spelunk through the beautiful and sometimes haunting world of Animal Well, a pixelated wonder rendered in intricate audio and visual detail. Encounter lively creatures small and large, helpful and ominous as you discover unconventional upgrades and unravel the well’s secrets. This is a truly unique experience that can make you laugh in fear, surprise, or delight.

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