The Witch of Fern Island

The Witch of Fern Island

Released Feb 2024

Welcome to Fern Island! As Abrill, become immersed in the island’s culture, uncover its deepest secrets, and master magical trades. Overcome the challenges of the island to demonstrate your mastery of magic and become the most well known witch around!

69% positive · 913 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

The Witch of Fern Island launched into Early Access on May 1, 2023 and graduated to its full 1.0 release on February 27, 2024. During Early Access, the developer shipped numerous substantial updates — adding new biomes, quests, the Astra world, photography mechanics, and much more — before delivering the complete 1.0 build. After the 1.0 launch, the developer shipped one cosmetic DLC (Spooky Witch Pack, June 27, 2024) and continued patching the game, with Patch 19 on November 12, 2024 being the last substantive update. All three listed DLC items are released. The most recent developer communication was a sale announcement on June 26, 2025 — a promotional post with no indication of upcoming content. Notably, in August 2024 the developer announced a new project called Spooky Bay, signaling that the studio has moved focus to a new title. There are no announced or unreleased DLC, no roadmap, and no developer statements indicating further content is planned for The Witch of Fern Island. The post-1.0 update pattern consisted primarily of bug fixes and one small cosmetic DLC, which is not a sustained content development cadence. The game appears to have launched as a complete product at 1.0 with only minor post-launch polish.
Evidence
Developer announced the game will leave Early Access and launch as version 1.0 on February 27, 2024, summarizing all major content added during Early Access.
news post · Feb 1, 2024 source content shipped
high
Patch 19 delivered bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements (quest markers, performance, controller support). This is the last substantive update from the developer.
news post · Nov 12, 2024 source development ongoing
medium

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
indie.io
Achievements
48
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Welcome to the mysterious Fern Island! The unfortunate accident that brought you here has become an opportunity for a change of plans. Before you lies the mysterious mansion of the former witch, available for you to take care of, along with an adjacent field.

To earn money, you must sell the witch's products: potions, talismans, and handicrafts. Who will buy them? The inhabitants of the nearby village! Become a part of the friendly community of Barrow End. Get to know lively people with real problems, many of which can only be solved by witchcraft.

Immerse yourself in the peaceful life of a witch: making elixirs, farming, decorating the mansion. Your new life will be filled with magic and great mysteries, waiting to be discovered at every turn. All you have to do is set out on the journey!

Explore the Island

  • Discover a vast, open world full of diverse biomes: Steppes, a Sacred Grove, a Desert, Magical Marshes, Cliffs, Wreck Bay, and much more.

  • Traverse the wilderness on a mount, fly over the hills on a magical broom, teleport between portals, or possess a cat to get into the deepest corners from its perspective.

  • Find and collect hundreds of different ingredients, recipes, and interesting items.

  • Discover diverse, magical fauna, or catch some of of varied magical fish!

  • Commemorate your discoveries by taking pictures with the camera!

Discover the Mystery

  • Fulfill the task set before you by the island's divine guardians!

  • Solve magical puzzles and uncover hidden places.

  • Find clues in the depths of the forgotten cellar in your home.

  • Combine the mysterious fragments scattered all around the island and piece together the story of the previous witches, which dates back to the myths of the ancient Kaoh culture!

  • Become an archaeologist: excavate ancient artifacts and donate them to the Barrow End museum!

Become a Witch

  • Brew potions in a talking cauldron!

  • Perform magical rituals at the stone altar to improve your skills, protect your crops, or allow you to communicate with the Witch Academy.

  • Create magical amulets that enhance your abilities.

  • Extract magical essence using an extractor.

  • Pass through the gate to the spiritual dimension of Astra and explore the world's unknown side!

  • Complete magical rites with a crystal ball and become a graduate of the Blackthorn Manor!

Take Care of Your Farm

The passage of time changes the environment with every season.

  • Grow vegetables, herbs, and mushrooms.

  • Plan your activities to grow the best quality plants, equip a high-quality sickle, and observe the phases of the moon!

  • Saturate your crops with essence to reveal their magical varieties!

  • Raise extraordinary animals: the mischievous Cuflows and the dignified Tzoru, or create new breeds!

  • Get yourself a helper: a magical scarecrow!

Build Lasting Relationships

  • Become a citizen of Barrow End and gain recognition among the inhabitants.

  • Experience the cultures, traditions and beliefs of the Boran, Apatut, and Kuqkwa, and take part in their rituals and festivals.

  • Spend time with the locals and get to know their history and interests more intimately.

  • Extend a caring hand to help them with their problems and make lasting, positive changes in their lives.

Express Yourself

  • Buy or sew and dye a witch's outfit to suit your tastes!

  • Choose your favorite hairstyle and express yourself!

  • Furnish your mansion with dozens of furniture options!

  • Choose your favorite farm decorations and make it a unique place!

Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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