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Little Witch in the Woods
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
In short, Steam reviewers most often praise “cozy gathering and collection” (69 of 103 reviews) and “cute adorable pixel art” (39); the most common complaint is “excessive tedious dialogue” (18). What reviewers agree on ↓
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-29 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-12.
What reviewers agree on
69 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“I really liked this game but the accumulation of small frustrating gameplay elements made me drop it. The good: - Graphics: the pixel style graphics are amazing. You can really tell the artists are very talented and…”
“It’s hard to say if the game is good or bad. It falls into category of games that have very strong pros and very noticeable cons, that hard to ignore. The game is extremely cozy, has interesting plot, potion crafting…”
“Little Witch in the Woods was exactly what I needed while recovering from wrist surgery. Being able to play comfortably with just one hand made this game a lifesaver during a frustrating time. Beyond that, this game is…”
39 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“I really liked this game but the accumulation of small frustrating gameplay elements made me drop it. The good: - Graphics: the pixel style graphics are amazing. You can really tell the artists are very talented and…”
“Little Witch in the Woods was exactly what I needed while recovering from wrist surgery. Being able to play comfortably with just one hand made this game a lifesaver during a frustrating time. Beyond that, this game is…”
“I have mixed feelings about the game. Obviously the art is amazing. For my taste there is waaaay too much talking, but that is just me. My main problem is how slow the game kinda lets you in: it felt like the tutorial…”
32 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“Little Witch in the Woods was exactly what I needed while recovering from wrist surgery. Being able to play comfortably with just one hand made this game a lifesaver during a frustrating time. Beyond that, this game is…”
“Little Witch in the Woods is a game about pulling out problems by the root. It's also a game about a cat colony. Beat it in 80 hours taking my dear, sweet time using a game controller. Difficulty is easy. Story - You're…”
“Amazing cozy game with a fun story and lots of cats!”
5 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“Little Witch in the Woods is a game about pulling out problems by the root. It's also a game about a cat colony. Beat it in 80 hours taking my dear, sweet time using a game controller. Difficulty is easy. Story - You're…”
“It's a super cozy game that I feel like isn't too difficult, but I wouldn't say that it's super easy to point it gets boring. It has that Stardew Valley feel but completely holding its own. I can't wait to continue to…”
“Not hard to start, but lots to do for completionists. Peaceful, cozy game. It comforted my wounded mind. Plain story, but it gets emotional for characters'. Bugs still exist, yet they're being fixed. Though no fatal…”
5 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“I have finally completed the games main story after months of playing comfortably. I love how cozy it is, the story, the writing, game design, characters and everything just mold together, creating what i deem as a…”
“very very cute art and very very comfy gameplay and music”
“The game is cute, the music relaxing, the story unhurried. You can always delay a quest, and if you want to spend all your time running around the forest, then go ahead. Yet the story is fun to read, the main character…”
18 of the 103 reviews raise this · 9 of them still recommend the game.
“I really liked this game but the accumulation of small frustrating gameplay elements made me drop it. The good: - Graphics: the pixel style graphics are amazing. You can really tell the artists are very talented and…”
“Would not recommend to people with memory issues or attention span issues, I was unable to focus in even just the opening dialogue because of the walls of text that seem to go on, making the tutorial very long. I don't…”
“It’s hard to say if the game is good or bad. It falls into category of games that have very strong pros and very noticeable cons, that hard to ignore. The game is extremely cozy, has interesting plot, potion crafting…”
9 of the 103 reviews raise this · 8 of them still recommend the game.
“I have mixed feelings about the game. Obviously the art is amazing. For my taste there is waaaay too much talking, but that is just me. My main problem is how slow the game kinda lets you in: it felt like the tutorial…”
“Wow, this game...I just couldn't put it down. The different areas, the gripping story, the potion making, the BROOMS! Not only is this game fun, but it's adorable. The pixelated art-style, the way she runs, all the…”
“Fantastic cosy game! Pros: - Art is gorgeous. - Story is whimsicle and full of cats. - Creatures are delightful to investigate and learn about. - Potion making is fun and interactive. - House and broom customisation…”
6 of the 103 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“I wanted to love this game so badly. However the dialogue ruined it for me. It was so tedious to get through the tutorials and there were typos that ruined the immersion for me.”
“The game is calm and interesting. There are no usual mobs, but instead there are animals that need to be scratched, petted, and caught. The game is filled with kindness. You help the villagers and collect your own…”
“I wanted to like this game. I expected that it would at least be tolerable. The mini game for the cauldron is so extremely annoying. You can be ready to press and hold the button to stir in the correct direction.…”
4 of the 103 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“its alright. Gameplay gets a little stale sometimes, and the dialogue is meh. I like unwinding with this game at the end of the day though.”
“I wanted to like this game. I expected that it would at least be tolerable. The mini game for the cauldron is so extremely annoying. You can be ready to press and hold the button to stir in the correct direction.…”
“This is really slow to start, and can get a little too repetitive, but it is so wholesome and cute. It is a "feel good" game that you would want to play when sick or feeling like you need something warm and lovely in…”
4 of the 103 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“Absolutely PRECIOUS! Slow-paced and cozy, Little Witch in the Woods is a wonderful world where there's always something to do but never a rush to do it. The art is gorgeous, the music is relaxing and sweet, and every…”
“It is such a cute game but a little complex for younger gamers.”
“I kept falling asleep halfway playing the game at the beginning due to all the long dialogues, the calming music, and the slow tutorial. A bit too cozy. But it did get better as I continued and actual quests started…”
Counted across 103 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 89.1% positive rating · as of 2026-05-12
“I’d like to start by pointing out that, despite the comparisons, this game is not just another Stardew Valley clone. This title has its own set of strengths and weaknesses, features gameplay mechanics built from the ground up, and offers its own unique take. I believe that…”
— a player, Steam review · 70 hrs played“Quite the pleasant surprise to see that this is not a Stardew Valley-eqsue clone. There is no farming or selling crops, thus the main mechanics of the game are collecting ingredients and brewing potions so if you like witches this is your calling! It is quite heavy in terms of…”
— a player, Steam review · 120 hrs played“(Reviewer disclaimer: I apologize if this is a bit wordy; I had a lot of points to make and writing is not exactly my strong suit.) Is this game flawed? Very. Did I enjoy it? Yes. Do I recommend it? ...It depends. The basic plot is as follows: You play as Ellie, a young witch…”
— a player, Steam review · 102 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-06 via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-10-21.
Price tracking
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Latest official news
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Hotfix v7.4.4.0 Patch Notes
v7.4.4.0 Patch Notes Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the starry flash released from a starry flash bottle would pass through walls when the bottle was broken at a specific location in Starlit Cave Relo
v7.4.0.0 ~ v7.4.3.0
1st Anniversary Gift! To celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Little Witch in the Woods' official launch, we're sending you a small gift ! How to receive You can receive the gift by Mail the day after rep
Hotfix v7.3.4.0 ~ v7.3.7.0 Patch Notes
v7.3.4.0 ~ v7.3.7.0 Patch Notes Bug Fixes Fixed spelling errors and typos Fixed an issue where the bubble sound was not playing in the Mimic Jelly tutorial \ Fixed an issue where Ellie did not look at
Notice on Input Issues Related to Steam Input
Hello, this is Sunny Side Up, the development team behind Little Witch in the Woods. We would like to share an update on the controller input issue that has occurred in some environments since Septemb
Join the test for the new Type B controls!
Join the Test for the New Type B Controls! Hello, this is Sunny Side Up, the development team behind Little Witch in the Woods. To improve the convenience of controller controls, we are preparing new
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-12.
| Genres | Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation |
| Player tags | Early Access · Cute · Simulation · Casual · Magic · Pixel Graphics · Life Sim · Puzzle · Open World · RPG · Adventure · Farming Sim (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Cloud · Stats · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese |
| Controller | Full support |
| Achievements | 61 |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Win 10 x64 Processor: Dual Core i5 2.5 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space