Where to get it
You get Going Down by entering The Stairwell. Before the ACCESS GRANTED update, you couldn't reach it from the Lobby in older versions, but now the Stairwell is open from there for free. So the only question is which way to go.
How to get it
- The shortest route: find the area styled like The Stairwell in the Lobby. That's where the elevators to this floor are.
- Route from a run: bring a Skeleton Key to the hidden entrance by door 152 in The Mines.
- In the room with door 152, look for the secret passage behind the shelves. It leads to the entrance to The Stairwell.
- Unlock the entrance with the key and head inside. You'll get the badge right away.
How hard is it?
Going Down is a rare badge, but its difficulty can be misleading. From the Lobby, it's a breeze. From The Mines, it's a run that takes one and a half floors, with a key in your pocket.
Tip
I'd get Going Down through the Lobby and keep it simple. Save the secret passage in The Mines for a full run, when you'll be going there anyway.
How many players have earned it
rare
Total awarded: 684,453, in the last 24 hours — 2,974. Badge added on August 28, 2026. Data as of 09.11.2026.
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Lobby elevator: enter without a key
The ACCESS GRANTED update added a small area styled like The Stairwell to the Lobby, with its own elevators. No Key needed, and no Stardust either. Call an elevator, wait, and you'll be inside.
They also added a shop in The Stairwell before the run. That's handy if you want to keep going after getting the badge and take something with you.
Secret passage by door 152
If you're coming from a run, the entrance to The Stairwell by door 152 is always there. It's a separate side room that serves as a guaranteed entrance. Right before the entrance, you'll see unhatched Giggle and Grumble cocoons. Don't worry, they're just decorations on the way down.
There's also a backup entrance. By doors 170-180, it sometimes appears in a side room under a manhole, and you unlock it with a Skeleton Key too. I wouldn't count on it: it's not guaranteed, and you only have one key.
Where to get a Skeleton Key
You can always buy a Key at Jeff Shop in The Hotel and The Mines. You can also find one randomly or trade with Louie.
You can only carry one Key at a time. So don't use it to open every chest in The Mines if you're going for this badge. Every time I used my key on a chest along the way, I regretted it at the secret passage.
Who's waiting behind the door
You'll get the badge when you enter, but it's useful to know who's downstairs. At the top of the stairs, behind a big metal door, Creak is waiting. On landing 9, it bursts out and then keeps following you up The Stairwell.
Keep it in sight: if your character looks right at it, it backs away. But don't stare for too long. A long look triggers an attack. If you just want the badge, you can safely leave after entering.
How rare is it?
As of 10/03/2026, about 468,000 players have Going Down. That's around 9 out of every 10,000 people who have entered DOORS at least once. I think that number will go up a lot soon now that you can enter for free from the Lobby.
Frequently asked questions
Does the badge count if you enter from the Lobby?
Why isn't Going Down in the Achievements list?
What does the badge say?
When was the badge added?
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What’s Still Unconfirmed (1)
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- 1Before the Access Granted Update, you couldn't enter The Stairwell from the Lobby, even if you'd been there before.
outdated; this was in older versions · source
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