Well Dweller Developer
Meet Kyle Thompson, the developer behind Well Dweller, and Top Hat Studios, its publisher, plus the studio's earlier games Islets and Crypt Custodian.
Who Makes Well Dweller?
Well Dweller is developed by Kyle Thompson, the indie developer behind Islets and Crypt Custodian, with Top Hat Studios publishing. His games share hand-drawn worlds, heartfelt stories, and tight 2D combat, and the official Discord is the direct line to the community.
Why follow the developer?
Understand the Design Lineage
Trace how Islets and Crypt Custodian shaped Well Dweller's map design and combat.
Find the Community Hubs
Locate the official Discord and Steam community where dev updates are posted first.
Know What Comes Next
Follow the developer's channels so you hear about patches and future projects early.
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