Jar 08 · Puzzle metroidvania · Billy Basso / Bigmode, 2024
Animal Well
A tiny blob explores a dark, glowing well full of animals and astonishing secrets. Small on the surface, very deep underneath.
Edition reviewed: Animal Well (2024).
Official artwork © Billy Basso / BigmodeWhat you do
Explore a pixel-art labyrinth, collect strange tools like a bubble wand and a frisbee, and solve puzzles with them.
Who it suits
Curious players who love secrets. There is no combat in the usual sense.
01Arrival
You emerge from a flower into a dark well. No words, no tutorial: just a strange, glowing world to poke at.
02Deeper in
Each item has many uses, and the well is full of hidden rooms. Some secrets were only solved by players working together online.
03Safe places to stop
Telephones are save points. The main game fits into a few evenings.
Why it works
- Incredibly deep secrets
- Gorgeous pixel lighting
- No grinding
Watch out for
- Can feel cryptic
- Some animals are scary
The score
Overall 4.8 out of 5 · Lush · how we score
Our verdict
A tiny world with an enormous number of secrets.
Written by the Moss Byte desk. Updated 23 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.