Wytchwood

A truly quite stunning and spooky blend of farming, crafting, story, and literal art. The atmosphere created by the art style and music, as well as the creative cast of characters, is one of the best autumnal games I've ever played, and it's definitely one of those games I wish I could wipe my memory of and replay every time the leaves start changing colors.

'Cozy game' might create a bit of a mixed reaction nowadays, but this game truly is a wonderful blend of activity and, truly, coziness. There are many puzzles and things to work towards, so it does not simply hand things to you, but it's a wonderful game to pick up when you feel like immersing yourself into a spooky-yet-welcoming environment. (And the way they wrap up the story is quite intriguing as well!)

This game was made for me??
The soundtrack is great, the art and animations are whimsical af, and you get to be a little witch who goes around making potions and doodads. What more could you possibly want?

Admittedly I foresaw the twist at the end, but that didn't lessen my enjoyment at all. It's a great game! Play it!

very good, I love the tedius crafting and fun story telling

I'll start by saying that I'm not usually a fan of crafting games. I had a difficult time getting into Wytchwood because it felt like ai was doing hours of busywork for very little pay off. However, I stuck with it, and by the time I finished the first act of the game I was starting to enjoy myself a lot. Beyond that, I found the story to be really compelling because it takes a lot of fantasy and folklore tropes and reimagines them in a really well written and funny way. The protagonist is hilarious and original because she's a quick witted old crone with a finely tuned BS detector.

Despite the quality of the story, I found myself wishing that there was some kind of reward for completing quests. Everytime I'd finish a quest, the person I was helping would just say "thank you" and then you'd be expected to start the next story beat. It would have been better if the Witch's powers improved as a result of completing quests. Maybe she could have received better tools, upgrades to her outfit, or new spells that allowed her navigate the world faster. It just felt like there was a missed opportunity to add some light RPG mechanics in addition to the crafting system.

Beyond that, I can say that I've been really impressed with the quality of Wytchwood's art style, the excellent soundtrack, and character designs. The crafting system and menus are also very well implemented bespite my personal dislike for crafting mechanics. There's a long list of things to recommend about this game. It's such an original experience, and PC gaming is better off because of new and interesting games like Wytchwood.

Detailed + fun storyline with funny dialogue. This game has everything!

One of my favorite games this year of 2025.
Reasons, It allows the player to explore the surroundings and collect items and craft things (which i am a sucker for not only making things but collecting various things as well. I love the characters and the designs of them. Despite me skimming some dialoge parts it was still an enjoyable game that had my full attention. Would recommend this game (9/10) :D

Awesome game, loving it so far. Great visuals and sounds.
It's resource dependant so make sure you harvest as much crucial ingredients from key areas. This makes having to go and back forth not so much of an issue. Quests are different yet have repetitive elements which are unfortunate and if you forget to press G and look over things with your witch eye, one can easily miss details but otherwise solid indie game. I'm super impressed!

The story is rich with elements of folklore, gothic style, and good humour.

Collecting and crafting are the main gameplay loop so it's a pretty laid-back experience.

$5 is a very reasonable price for this game.

The gameplay is collecting materials in the world, then combining them over and over again, to make items that either distract or defeat enemies, or macguffins to advance the plot. If you're the sort to never leave crafting materials behind, this game has taken that instinct and made a game out of it.

It is very simple and cozy in that way, though I did find it tedious at times. I took a months-long break between my first few hours and the rest of the game because the collect-it-all mechanic wore very thin.

There wasn't much story beyond the initial hook, but I did like the ending, for what it's worth. So 5 is a very reasonable ask for a lovely little fairytale, imo

This isn't my favorite game of all time, and I'll say that there are some things about it that are *very* frustrating. But it's beautiful, quirky, and definitely worth a try.

Wytchwood is a pleasant departure from the serious tone of many RPGs, but also feels a bit more believable than some of the crafting-oriented games. It takes place in, well, we're not really sure where-- I could be much more excited about the prospects of worldbuilding, which this game ultimately lacks in any meaningful way- but wherever it is, it's a fun, colorful place! I would love to see more depth in the setting, because they take classic tropes of enchanted forests and fairies, bog creatures, and Faustian black magic and make them both goofy and engaging, but it all feels a little bit superficial.

There are some frustrating elements of the interface-- for example, moving things from your inventory into the items that you're actually using requires several clicks rather than, say, a quicker keystroke or two. (Possibly I just haven't figured this out). I am also playing this on a Mac laptop and for some reason it doesn't seem to recognize most of the time when I right-click, which makes it very hard to specialized interactions with objects or creatures. There's not really much in the way of a story, but the individual quests are kinda fun (though you have to remember to do things like use your witch power to "see" things-- it can be easy to forget this and then feel stuck because you don't know how to craft an eye of newt or toe of frog, or what have you). I guess my biggest frustration with this game is that it feels like they could have taken a few more steps to turn this into its own world instead of what feels like an ephemeral sort of vignette.

Very much worth a try and the design and imagination of the world is quite compelling and charming, but it's not necessarily mindblowing.

A dumbs up for the artist of this game, and you might like it if you prefer collecting stuff or picking up litter, otherwise it's kinda boring,

I loved this game. It art style was beautiful, it was so fun to run around and collect different ingredients, all the characters were very interesting, and all the villians and areas were very unique.

I am so in love with this game. The concept is amazing and the art style is so captivating. It's creepy but somber at the same time!

I hate to leave a "negative" review because the game is polished and the stories are interesting and appeal to my desire for something fantastical and slightly dark, but I will never be able to finish this game. The constant new requests that require you to return halfway across the world to where you just were just at the moment you think you're going to actually achieve something are so discouraging. I wish there was a way to maybe buy ingredients at certain points or earn them from completing the steps of a larger quest or something. I had given up some time ago after only about 4 hours of play, decided to try again and immediately got stonewalled on multiple different quest lines by not having base level ingredients that were miles away from where I was. I get that that's the game but it's too much, there needs to be some kind of reward in-between these big tasks that provides interest. I'm not sure I would totally *not* recommend this game, but I would probably say you should get it for a handheld device and plan to play in very small sessions, otherwise you're just going to burn out hard. If I could play it on my phone in moments of random downtime I feel like that would be perfect.

I really enjoyed the premise of the story and enjoyed the quests and gathering aspects. Only downside imo is the constant running back and forth to obtain resources but the respawn rate is is pretty fast. So to combat the running back and forth you could grind for resources so you always have them on hand.

I really loved this game! If you like crafting games of any kind you will likely find this enjoyable. It's very story heavy and the game play is very relaxing. It is not much of a challenge but certainly worth the cute story and beautifully crafted world. The only thing I didn't like was the constant traveling to the same areas for materials, but by the end you become so proficient in gathering what you need its not a fuss. Please do buy this, especially if it's on sale. Its a Real Gem.

I can just barely give this a thumbs up. It's worth it if it's exactly your kind of game or if you're desperate for something to play.

The good:

- relaxing
- beautiful art
- game runs great, I encountered no stutter, FPS issues, or anything else
- fun, fairy tale-like stories in each of the quests
- gameplay is generally smooth and picking up items is satisfying

The bad:

- The stereo sound is terrible. I played the whole game with mono sound (no game ever made me do that before). However, it didn't bother me much, because this is not a game where directionality is important so it was very playable with mono.

- There's a bug where your mouse cursor oscillates. It only goes away after you engage in story dialogue, and if you open the pause menu, it starts oscillating again. It's playable as long as you don't open the pause menu, but this bug should have been fixed before the devs moved on to other projects.

- The game gets really boring in the final quests, where the amount of items you need to gather increases and you are constantly being sent to all the previous zones to gather stuff. This kinda ruined an otherwise fun game for me, but it's not bad enough for me to give a thumbs down. Close though. If I didn't want the achievements, I'm not sure I would have completed the game.

A very intriguing and nice game. The art style is cute, the story is captivating. The game mechanic is very engaging and the music is calming.
Highly recommend.

Highly recommend this whimsical little indie game that has lovely characters, music and environments portrayed through a cosy, dark fantasy storybook vibe. I really enjoyed the story for each of the twelve quest lines and loved the dialogue from our sassy Witch protagonist. Is the game majoritively about collecting recipes and ingredients for your grimoire through a series of fetch-quests in order to progress? Absolutely - but the atmosphere of the game and the NPCs you come across kept drawing me back in.

It's fun! Good story with a little twist, love the art and animations. I kind of agree with some of the comments, there are parts that are repetitive and could have probably been put in one mission or just skipped all together, BUT that happened maybe twice? Either way, I enjoyed it, 4.5/5

The art style and music are lovely, but this ended up being more of a tedious shopping list than a game. My progress through the story also got reset so I've lost any motivation to complete it.

Wytchwood – A Charming World That Falls Short

When I first saw the art for Wytchwood, I was immediately drawn in. Its whimsical, storybook aesthetic promised a magical and immersive experience. The detailed, hand-drawn visuals and quirky character designs suggested an enchanting adventure through a world filled with wonder. However, as I delved into the game, I couldn’t help but feel a growing sense of disappointment.

While the art style is undeniably charming, Wytchwood struggles to live up to the expectations it sets. The gameplay loop, centered around crafting and fetch quests, quickly became repetitive. What initially seemed like a fun and engaging mechanic turned into a grind that sapped the magic out of the experience. The lack of meaningful progression or variety made the game feel like a chore rather than an adventure.

The story, while serviceable, lacked the depth I was hoping for. The concept of playing as a mysterious witch collecting souls for a bargain sounded intriguing, but the narrative failed to deliver the emotional weight or clever twists I anticipated. It felt as though the game relied too heavily on its visual charm to carry the experience, leaving the story and gameplay to lag behind.

The pacing also left much to be desired. Exploration, which should have been one of the most enjoyable aspects of the game, often felt hindered by tedious backtracking and resource gathering. Instead of feeling like a witch mastering her craft, I felt more like an errand-runner in a pretty, but ultimately shallow, world.

Despite its shortcomings, Wytchwood isn’t without merit. Its art style is a standout feature, and the whimsical atmosphere is enjoyable at first glance. But the lack of depth in gameplay and storytelling left me wishing for more. It’s a game that had the potential to be something truly magical but fell short of being memorable.

If you’re looking for a light, visually pleasing distraction, Wytchwood might be worth a try. However, if you’re hoping for a deeply engaging and satisfying experience, you might end up feeling as I did—enchanted by the art, but disappointed by the rest.

One of the best games I've played in a while. You give the most terrible people their just rewards. Very cathartic.

THAT was a COOL game!! Very in depth and full of adventure. It last a satisfying long time to complete and I had a lot of fun finding all the ingredients to make the potions, traps and tools. 10/10 recommend!

I liked the pretty art and nice writing. Good podcast game. Slightly rough around the edges but only if youre a nitpicky nerd like me. Nothing revolutionary but i enjoyed it.

Very chill game with little creepy aspects but the cuteness over runs it. I really enjoyed the game and the stories of different creatures. I would highly recomend to chill out with the lovely art style and chill music.

Really enjoyed this game. Short and sweet but I had tons of fun. Low stakes cozy game. Took about 12 hours to finish. Would absolutely recommend if you like story driven craft games.

Great game! Beautiful art, music, & writing. I only wish there were more achievements to give me a reason to replay it. Very easy, no puzzles, all crafting.

I really enjoyed this RPG-Lite game of collecting and crafting. The art style is so beautiful and whimsical. It is also pretty relaxing and easy to play, making it a very cozy game.

played the whole game through in one sitting. couldnt put it down. a resource grab fetch quest that has you endlessly intrigued by every character you come across (me, I loved the captain and his daughter the most)

Nothing deep but a relaxing and enjoyable experience .
I'm only a few hours in but aside from some back tracking and repetitive mechanics it's a fun casual game that mostly centers around gathering supplies and learning to craft items that you'll use to advance the story.
The art is pretty nice, it has a simple almost story book quality that i think fits the vibe of the game well.
I wouldn't say it's for everyone but if you like crafting and something that doesn't take itself too serious check it out.

I really loved the artstyle and gameplay of this game. The different areas were all so unique and fun to explore. Its a was a really fun expierence and I would highly recommend giving the game a shot.

Beautiful colors and visuals throughout this game. I adore the quirky character design and the music. Overall very charming cozy game. I don't often put a lot of hours into games and I have found myself wanting to constantly come back to this since I bought it a few days ago. The game gives a small challenge but is intuitive enough to figure out with out help or looking things up. Love this game. Nice job.

This game is seriously so addictive ; my only problem with the game is there isnt more levels to complete...Ive currently played approx 4.5 hours and i've completed 25% of the game so a bit disapointing as that means i will likely have the game completed by the end of the week LOL....IF THE CREATORS READ THIS : MAKE MORE LEVELS PLEASE!!! This game is so stinking cute i dont ever want it to end haha! 10/10 reccomend this game to anyone that likes running around the game to complete missions! I paid 6.00$ for this game as it was on sale but i do believe the game is worth full price! :)

Very cute and easy game to play. Great world building and story line!

the storyline is supercool, the main character is an old crochety woman with terrible manners and i want to be her when i grow up. perfect amount of interesting steps and puzzle like tasks to do without making you feel like youve completley strayed away from the main quest. the other characters in the game are all super interesting and different. the art style remind me of comic books. love this game!!

This was a solid bit of fun! The art is gorgeous and each of the little stories was fun as well. Still deciding how I feel about the main story though. Definitely not for you if you despise fetch quests, but as someone who doesn't mind them I had a great time!

Cute, short and simple fairytale cozy game

Completely crashed my pc after less than 30 mins. I tried to open the game and the save files are corrupted. Looked online and saw this has been pretty common issue for a while now and seemingly no fixes. Really disappointing as theres great reviews for the game but its not worth the risk for my pc.

There's a fine line between cozy and boring, and Wytchwood tethers over to boring too often. Tedious slow backtracking, fetch quest fest and snail-like progression drags down a game that has great art and humour.

Really enjoyed the game, the characters are intriguing, the storyline is fun and creative. Also love the art style. Some of the game is a bit of grind with having to go back and forth across the map for a great deal of time, that has been fairly frustrating from time to time so I've had to take breaks to play other games when that gets tedious. Still, definitely recommend you check it out if you're into cozy gaming.

This was a great cozy game that kept me intrigued the whole way through! It had a great spooky vibe and I enjoyed playing the well thought out character. It was funny and thoughtful and fun to play. There was also a subtle Handmaid's Tale reference too, which was easy to miss but a fun thing to notice. I very much enjoyed playing this game and look forward to see what others the creators might make in the future.

I absolutely loved this game! The atmosphere and the quests were so fun, I wish I had 20 more quests to complete and a cranky lil witch....

The art is gorgeous! The storyline is interesting and I enjoyed completing the quest, That said the quests overtime felt repetitive.

Wytchwood was a fantastic game from beginning to end. I love the art, the writing is fantastic and so sharp and funny. I had a really fabulous time playing this game and thought it gave the perfect amount of gathering work, puzzle-solving, and sleuthing. Incredible work! Thank you so much, devs!

The game has so much to offer - beautiful art, calming music, interesting story and witty dialogue.
To all new players - collect all resources you see because you'll definitely need them later :D

the story is very compelling and the art style is so pretty. if you like games that make scavenge for items back and forth this game is for you lol. it doesn't take that long to complete the game.

I really enjoyed this game! I’m a gatherer in almost all my gameplay so this really was fun going to each area and finding the correct ingredients for potions/crafts. Art style is completely adorable and whimsical, which is what drew me in, in the first place. Cozy two day play through for me.

easy to get lost in, lots of back and forth on the map but overall a great little game

Just finished my second playthough of this game and it's absolutely as much fun the second time around. Beautifully made, a lovely story, great soundtrack and quests perfect for just shelfing your brain for a bit.
I loved this game <3