Well Dweller Demo: Is It Free and Does Your Save Carry Over?
Demo history
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Demo released on Steam |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Crash fix; easier bubble aiming with clearer range UI; a little extra timing ("coyote time") on the healing throw |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Bug fixes and quality-of-life changes; added the postbox (letters from characters you meet) and time-trial replays |
| Jun 14, 2026 | v1.031: gentler bubble onboarding, reworked frustrating rooms, slight aim assist, extra healing spots near optional challenges |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Featured in Steam Next Fest |
What players said about the demo
- Bubbles were the biggest complaint; the developer reworked them twice and removed the spikes from the worst early room.
- Respawning at the last tent rather than at the boss door frustrated some players.
- 60 FPS cap and no ultrawide were raised in the demo and are still true in the full game.
Demo questions
Is the Well Dweller demo still available?
Yes. "Well Dweller Demo" is still listed on Steam as a free download (app 4540890).
Does the demo save transfer to the full game?
Not automatically. The developer said it would not carry over on its own and was unsure whether a manual copy would be compatible.
Is there a demo on Switch or PS5?
On Switch, yes: the Nintendo eShop listing links a free demo. We did not find a demo on the PlayStation Store listing.
What does the demo include?
The opening: the Night Garden, the Groundskeeper boss and the Hunter's Cabin, where the first trinket (Hunter's Locket) is found.
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Sources: Steam news feed for app 3699590, Steam listing for the demo (app 4540890), developer replies on the Steam forum.