The Witch's Cauldron

The Witch's Cauldron

Released Jan 2024

The Witch's Cauldron is a narrative roguelike game about being a medieval witch. Grab your cauldron and get brewing. Love, curses, laughter, wisdom for sale! Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. At least before the inquisitors come around.

90% positive · 634 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

The Witch's Cauldron launched on January 24, 2024 and received a series of updates throughout its first year: a feature patch in February 2024, a major "Cow Patch" in May 2024 adding new storylines and controller support, and then a large Halloween update on October 28, 2024 that added new characters, quests, animated cutscenes, costumes, and new game modes. In that same October 28, 2024 Halloween update post, the developer made an explicit statement about the game's future: "this witch's story comes to an end. We're not planning any more major updates, except possibly some cosmetic changes or a few archival quests. We're moving on to a new game—a sequel." This is a clear developer declaration that content development for this game is complete. The small caveat about possible minor cosmetic tweaks does not represent a meaningful commitment to ongoing content — the developer has clearly signaled the game is done and the team has moved on. All DLC listed on the store (the soundtrack and the Supporter Pack) have been released. No unreleased DLC exists. The last developer communication was a small bug fix patch on November 1, 2024, which addressed minor issues introduced by the Halloween update. There have been no posts since then, consistent with a team that has wrapped up the game and moved on.
Evidence
Developer explicitly stated: 'this witch's story comes to an end. We're not planning any more major updates, except possibly some cosmetic changes or a few archival quests. We're moving on to a new game—a sequel.'
news post · Oct 28, 2024 source development ending
high
Major Halloween update shipped: new characters, quests, animated cutscenes, costumes, game modes, and cloud saves — described as the final major content release.
news post · Oct 28, 2024 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Harvey games
Achievements
66
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

The Witch's Cauldron – a medieval witch simulator from the young indie team Harvey Games.

 

You’ll practice your craft in a town where good rumors spread just as fast as bad ones, with the latter quickly reaching the ears of inquisitors. Balancing your popularity among townsfolk and the inquisitors’ growing attention is essential for survival here. And if your witch’s intuition tells you the end is near, you can always find refuge in another town—there are plenty nearby.

But that’s for the future. For now, bards, vampires, innkeepers, and even the king himself come to pay their respects! Fulfill their requests, brew potions, but remember: every good or evil deed will bring inevitable consequences.

  • Over 60 unique characters, each with their own story and multiple playthrough options;

  • A vast array of potions, each capable of leading to a unique story outcome;

  • A variety of witch skins that unlock unique quests, present challenges, and subtly alter gameplay;

  • 6 main story endings that affect not only your life but also the entire kingdom;

  • Numerous nighttime events reflecting the outcomes of your choices;

  • High replayability, allowing you to explore the world, uncover the witch’s past, and understand the kingdom’s morals.
    Each day, locals will visit you. Some come seeking healing, others out of curiosity, and some with a desire to engage in darker deeds. Their fates are in your hands—it’s up to you to decide how to handle them.
    With your choice of potions, you influence the course of events. However, only a few basic potions are available from the start; you’ll need to unlock new and more complex ones by mixing ingredients or obtaining recipes and hints from NPCs.

    Unlocked potions, no matter how each story ends, will carry over to your next life cycle. The abundance of potions and story twists allows for a highly variable playthrough experience. Some endings, potions, and game mechanics will only be available after completing the main story once or reaching certain game events that conclude the story.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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