Black Well Devil

Black Well Devil is a vertical platforming game in which players control Luxor, the former ruler of Hell, as he attempts to escape the Black Well with the assistance of a giant hand named Horace. Movement is controlled by flicking Luxor into the air using a mouse or a controller’s analog stick, with the goal of ascending as high as possible. Missing a jump results in falling and having to climb back up through the interconnected, fully vertical world.

Combat is pogo-based, requiring players to jump on enemies’ heads to defeat them while manoeuvring in the air to deal damage and dodge attacks. The game features hand-drawn rooms, each containing distinct challenges, along with a range of unique bosses that increase in difficulty the higher the player climbs. The world also contains secrets and hidden backdoors beyond the main upward path.

The Black Well is populated by various NPCs, including characters such as Kacperl, Toto, the Sin Collector, and the one-eyed Constable, who offer quests and challenges with associated rewards. Through interactions with these characters, players can uncover the backstory and secrets of the Black Well. The game’s art style draws on influences from Art Deco design, vintage comic books, and hellish imagery.