Witchy Business

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Witchy Business is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Rogue Duck Interactive and was released on September 22, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Witchy Business is a cozy, hand-drawn witch shop simulator where you brew unique potions, craft wands, and manage your small business. Explore serene locations like your shop and garden sanctuary to harvest ingredients, meditate, and perform rituals. Experiment freely with recipes and mini-games to create magical items and fulfill curious customer requests.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 334 reviews

gameplay33 positive mentions

story8 negative mentions

The game features adorable art and character designs, creating a charming and cozy atmosphere.
Gameplay is relaxing and addictive, with a satisfying loop of potion crafting and shop management.
The game offers multiple difficulty settings, allowing players to choose their preferred level of challenge.

The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited content and shallow interactions with NPCs.
There is a lack of a compelling story or deeper character development, making the experience feel flat.
Some mechanics, like stirring potions, can be frustrating and imprecise, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
59%
7%
The gameplay in "Witchy Business" is characterized by its cozy, laid-back mechanics focused on managing a witch shop, crafting potions, and interacting with customers. While many players appreciate the relaxing gameplay loop and charming art style, some criticize the repetitiveness and simplicity of the mechanics, noting that the lack of a compelling story or deeper character interactions can lead to a grindy experience. Overall, it offers a fun and enjoyable experience for those seeking a casual, stress-free gaming session, though it may not satisfy players looking for more complexity or narrative depth.
- “The gameplay is designed to be stress-free and fits perfectly for a relaxed evening.”
- “The balance between relaxing gameplay and strategic management really shines, and I love how it keeps me coming back for more.”
- “The mechanics are easy to understand and not overly complex, kind of perfect for a cozy game.”
- “The crafting system is bare bones, and the relationship system is so shallow that I'm surprised it's even an included mechanic.”
- “They introduce so many mechanics in one go that it gets confusing and overwhelming.”
- “The gameplay loop is too repetitive and simple.”
graphics
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
35%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cute, and cozy aesthetic, featuring hand-drawn visuals and vibrant colors that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the adorable character designs and the soothing atmosphere created by the art style and accompanying music, making it a delightful choice for fans of witch-themed and resource management games. While the visuals are consistently described as beautiful and engaging, some users express a desire for more animations and depth in gameplay to complement the appealing graphics.
- “The art style is charming, especially the customers who visit your shop.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the music is amazing as well.”
- “The art style is absolutely stunning; it's charming, vibrant, and full of personality.”
- “Cute graphics, but the gameplay blows right now.”
- “The visuals are colorful and hand-drawn, with UI and icons designed for clarity.”
- “Overall, the game has a very upfront visual art style: you're a witch in a pretty cute world, surrounded by cutely drawn people.”
music
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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44%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for its pleasant, calming, and cozy qualities, effectively complementing the charming visuals and enhancing the overall immersive experience. While some players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive or even sleepy, many found it enchanting and fitting for the game's magical atmosphere. Overall, the combination of beautiful art and soothing music creates a delightful and engaging environment for players.
- “The music is calm, cozy, and unobtrusive.”
- “The dynamic soundtrack complements the visuals perfectly, creating a magical and soothing atmosphere that enhances the overall sense of immersion.”
- “The art style with the enchanting music creates a magical atmosphere and interacting with the witches makes it even more special!”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable, there's zero depth, and there isn't a story.”
- “Every section has its own music but it's one track per area.”
- “I really like the game but the music puts me to sleep; I need to listen to music so the soothing music doesn't put me to sleep.”
story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
68%
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players expressing a desire for a more substantial narrative or character interactions. While some appreciate the whimsical setting and cute characters, the overall consensus is that the game feels more like a grind without a meaningful storyline or quests to enhance the experience. Players hope for future updates that could introduce more narrative elements and character development.
- “I love the art style, the story is adorable, the gameplay feels appropriately witchy, challenging yet not frustrating, and I love that you can adjust the difficulty level!”
- “Wholesome story & characters: the writing is witty and full of personality — every villager feels alive and a bit eccentric.”
- “You play as a witch running her own potion shop, gathering ingredients, brewing spells, and serving quirky customers — all while balancing business growth with a whimsical storyline.”
- “There isn't really a story here.”
- “I really thought they were going to add additional story (like a visual novel aspect) with the addition of the other witches, but there was barely anything.”
- “There is no storyline to the game outside of progressing and upgrading your shop and getting to know the witch coven, so it's really easy to just get into the swing of things and go through some mindless puzzles.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some enjoy the cozy gameplay and the satisfaction of completing achievements, many feel that the endgame becomes tedious and monotonous, particularly when maxing out relationships or completing specific tasks. Overall, the game offers a straightforward loop that can feel grindy at times, especially for achievement hunters, but it maintains a charming atmosphere that some players appreciate.
- “It was super fun getting all the achievements; it didn't feel grindy at all, which is great for these types of games.”
- “All of the minigames become tedious to do, and while the upgrades you unlock to skip a few steps are nice, it does nothing to help ease the sense of boredom I felt while playing this game.”
- “I fully unlocked the grimoire after 4 hours and spent the last 3.5 hours grinding for max heart achievements, which felt slow, to be honest, although there are very few negative aspects.”
- “It's heavily grindy in the beginning and halfway through.”
character development
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised for its charming and expressive designs, which significantly enhance the game's aesthetic appeal. While players enjoy the cute and detailed character art, they note that the fast progression may limit deeper character growth. The combination of engaging gameplay and visually appealing character designs contributes to a cozy and enjoyable experience.
- “The character designs are cute, upgrades aren't too easy to get, so plenty of gameplay to be had.”
- “The art style is super cute, and I adore all the character designs!!”
- “But as an artist, I really liked the character designs, the songs, the vibe, and the potion crafting, but sadly these are the things that carried the game for me.”
- “The character designs are cute, but upgrades aren't too easy to get, so plenty of gameplay to be had.”
- “Character designs are expressive, and the various magical items, ingredients, and potions are beautifully detailed, adding depth to the game’s world.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The atmosphere of "Witchy Business" is characterized by a cozy and magical ambiance that captivates players from the start. Its charming 2D art style, complemented by a dynamic soundtrack, creates an immersive experience that enhances the relaxed gameplay and makes potion-making enjoyable. Overall, the game successfully delivers a soothing and enchanting atmosphere that appeals to fans of cute simulators.
- “Witchy Business is an excellent choice for fans of cute 2D simulators, relaxed gameplay, and a magical atmosphere.”
- “The art style, combined with the enchanting music, creates a magical atmosphere, and interacting with the witches makes it even more special!”
- “Witchy Business is an excellent choice for fans of cute 2D simulators, relaxed gameplay, and magical atmosphere.”
- “The dynamic soundtrack complements the visuals perfectly, creating a magical and soothing atmosphere that enhances the overall sense of immersion.”
- “The art style with the enchanting music creates a magical atmosphere, and interacting with the witches makes it even more special!”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is highlighted by its hilarious item descriptions and character interactions that elicit genuine laughter, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable experience. While the overall playful tone is appreciated, some players expressed a desire to mute specific sound effects, like the vendor's laughter. Overall, the humor enhances the addictive gameplay and charming artwork, making each session both fun and rewarding.
- “Addictive gameplay, adorable artwork, intriguing item descriptions, and character interactions that'll make you burst out laughing.”
- “The art is adorable, the characters are interesting, the item descriptions hilarious, and the gameplay fun and made me keep playing until I 100%'d it.”
- “The game stands out for its engaging mechanics, colorful art style, and a playful sense of humor that makes each session feel both relaxing and rewarding.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing frequent bugs that can hinder progress, especially during extended play sessions. However, some players noted that saving and quitting can temporarily resolve these issues. On a positive note, it runs well on the Steam Deck.
- “The game runs smoothly on all platforms, including the Steam Deck.”
- “I've experienced no crashes or bugs, making for a stable gaming experience.”
- “The performance is consistently reliable, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay.”
- “Like most of their other games I own (Ship Inc., Cozy Organizer), it's very buggy.”
- “This game was really great and was really fun to play, though if you play it for too long, it can get really buggy. However, if you save and quit before getting back into it, it'll fix that!”
- “Too buggy, can't even progress.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, as it can be fully completed in about six hours and lacks an engaging storyline. Its simplicity in controls further diminishes the incentive for players to revisit it multiple times.
- “This game can be fully completed in around six hours and does not have a lot of replayability.”
- “Since there is no active storyline, you don't have to worry about the replayability; though it isn't really a game you can spend countless hours playing because of how simple the controls can be.”
- “Incredibly so, and I'm not sure if there was any replay value to it either.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome story and vibrant characters, with witty writing that brings each villager to life. However, some players may experience frustration and self-doubt when faced with challenging puzzles, which can detract from the overall emotional engagement.
- “Wholesome story and characters: the writing is witty and full of personality — every villager feels alive and a bit eccentric.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has significantly improved over time, particularly for handheld play, thanks to regular updates that address player feedback and enhance performance. However, some users still experience challenges with specific minigames when using touch controls.
- “Regular updates from the developers have further polished the experience, responding to player feedback to improve performance and add quality-of-life enhancements.”
- “That review could've been from before deck playability was fully optimized, though (and I can admit that playing it on deck most certainly explains my difficulty with the purifying/poisoning minigame lol... I had to do everything with my fingers touchscreen-style).”