Into the Well

"Into the Well" is a fast-paced survivor-like.

Destroy enemies, upgrade your weapons, and last as long as possible!

About the Game 

Into the Well is a vertically scrolling endless survivor-like game where you control a mysterious robot, falling deeper into a monochrome abyss with no way back. You can’t stop falling. Your only option is to survive the descent by dodging, destroying, and adapting to what's ahead. 

Built with a minimal pixel-art style and backed by an arcade-inspired soundtrack, this game blends survival, upgrade strategy, and reflex mastery into a tense, escalating experience. 

Upgrade wisely. Learn fast. And fall deeper.

Controls

• Movement: WASD or Arrow Keys

• Pause: ESC

• Upgrade Selection: Use the mouse or Enter/Space

• Close the Game: Alt + F4

Menus can be navigated with either the keyboard or the mouse.

Music and SFX volume can be adjusted using sliders on the right side of the screen.

Game Modes

• Standard Mode - A structured descent that introduces core mechanics and allows for strategic build-up.

• Endless Mode - A procedurally scaled survival mode where spawn rates and enemy health increase over time. Endless mode is activated once you reach a certain depth in the Standard Mode.

Developed As Part of IGB100 (QUT)

This game was developed as a university project for IGB100 Game Studio 1: Mini-Game Development at Queensland University of Technology.

Our team was given the choice between creating a Vampire Survivors-like or an endless runner,  so we decided to combine both.

The project was built over 8 weeks. 

Team

Below are the awesome people who made this game happen:

Name	Role(s)	Depth
TA Games	Artist, Designer	4,655
HabakiriHavel	Designer, Programmer
WhySoSiriusB	Designer, Programmer
Deepanshu9	Designer, Programmer
McDangaroo	Designer, Programmer	4,690
Spedsam	Designer, Programmer