Animal Well

Animal Well is a solo-developed puzzle Metroidvania praised for its layered secrets, scoring 88/100 on Metacritic and winning IGF Excellence in Design 2024. Built in a custom engine over six years, it sold 500,000 copies in its first week—50% faster than the average indie launch in its genre. Its non-linear exploration depth rivals Hollow Knight: Silksong (#1), offering over 80 unique puzzles compared to Silksong's 150 areas, but with a tighter 20-hour completion time.