Witch Hunt

Witch Hunt

Released Sep 2018

Witch Hunt is a challenging horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere.

88% positive · 2,456 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Witch Hunt launched out of Early Access on September 3, 2018. After release, the solo developer (Gua) continued to ship periodic patches — primarily quality-of-life improvements, balance changes, and bug fixes. The most recent developer communication was a small feature patch on June 19, 2021 (v1.22), which allowed players to rebind the pause menu key. That post, and several before it, directed players toward the developer's new game, Skinwalker Hunt, which launched into Early Access on June 4, 2021. There has been no developer communication about Witch Hunt since June 19, 2021 — nearly five years ago. The game received only one major content milestone post-launch (the 1.0 release itself), and no DLC, expansions, or post-launch major content were ever announced or released. The store description makes no mention of planned additions. The developer's attention has clearly shifted to Skinwalker Hunt. With no outstanding content commitments, no announced future updates, and a sustained silence of almost five years since the last patch, Witch Hunt is a complete, finished product.
Evidence
v1.22 patch released — last official communication from the developer. Post promotes the developer's new game, Skinwalker Hunt.
news post · Jun 19, 2021 source development ending
high
Witch Hunt officially released out of Early Access on September 3, 2018.
news post · Sep 3, 2018 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Gua
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Witch Hunt is a challenging horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere. Witch Hunt features lite RPG elements in form of a financial system and a skill system.

You play as a witch hunter who took the task of eliminating all evil that settled in the woods near the town of Bellville. To achieve your goals, you'll be able to use weapons, magic, and other tools that can be found and bought.

Warning: Hunting requires patience and perseverance. If it's not your strongest qualities you may find this game to be very frustrating.

Key Features:

  • Large environments
  • Non-linear gameplay
  • Skill system
  • Financial system
  • No hand holding
  • Variety of creatures
  • Suspenseful, creepy atmosphere
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Gamepad support for 50 controllers
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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