Witch Explorer
Released Dec 2021
Witch Explorer is a Shoot 'em up with Tower defense elements. You will play as Tia, an apprentice witch, who goes on an adventure in search of treasure.
89% positive · 175 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $4.89 $6.99 −30%
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Evaluation
Witch Explorer launched on December 20, 2021. Following release, Pico Games shipped several updates: quality-of-life and balance patches in December 2021 and January 2022, and then a substantial free content update on May 20, 2022 that added a new "Ruins" stage, a new boss (the Vampiress), a points shop, home screen customization, and new items. That May 2022 update represents the last major content addition the developer shipped.
The only DLC ever listed is the Digital Art Book, which released alongside the base game on December 20, 2021. No unreleased DLC is listed on the store.
The most recent developer communication is a February 8, 2024 post announcing a brand-new game ("Yuri Sword Saga") — signaling that Pico Games has moved on to a new project rather than continuing to develop Witch Explorer. There have been no news posts about Witch Explorer itself since the May 2022 content update, and no announcements of additional content, a roadmap, or future plans for the game.
With just one major content update post-launch, no sustained multi-release cadence to suggest more is coming, all DLC shipped, no unreleased content listed, and the developer visibly focused on a new title as of February 2024, the game is best understood as a complete, finished product. The May 20, 2022 content update is the most reasonable completion point for players waiting for all content.
Evidence
Pico Games announces a new game, 'Yuri Sword Saga,' with a Steam store page opening — indicating the developer has moved on to a new project
Major free content update added a new 'Ruins' stage, new Vampiress boss, a points shop, home screen customization, and a new item — the last content update for the game
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Pico Games
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Witch Explorer mixes Shoot 'em up and Tower defense gameplay. Defeat waves of enemies, gather resources and upgrade your character.
Simple mechanics and rule set, endless tactical possibilities.
In a land far away, rumor has it that untouched treasure lies in an uncharted area known as "The Cave of No Return," where dangerous monsters live.
"We will be able to buy back everything if we get our hands on the treasure!"
Tia and Doll, the magical lifeform she created, are embarking on a treasure-hunting adventure!
Simple mechanics and rule set, endless tactical possibilities.
Worldview
Tia's magic item shop is carrying a lot of debt, to the point that parts of the building and precious grimoires were used as mortgage...In a land far away, rumor has it that untouched treasure lies in an uncharted area known as "The Cave of No Return," where dangerous monsters live.
"We will be able to buy back everything if we get our hands on the treasure!"
Tia and Doll, the magical lifeform she created, are embarking on a treasure-hunting adventure!
Features
- Shoot 'em up and Tower defense gameplay
- 7 elementals(towers) each with different abilities
- 8 unique boss fights
- Follow the story of the adorable duo!
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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