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A Pinch of Magic (2021)

A Pinch of Magic cover
Developer
Crystal Game Works
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.2 of 5, 238 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle, low-stakes life simulation where you balance running a secret magic shop while avoiding authority and finding romance in a small town.

cozylightheartedstory-drivenromanticwhimsicalrelaxedslice-of-lifepeaceful

What players say

Players describe A Pinch of Magic as a short, cozy visual novel with cute art that wraps a personal witch-and-coffee-shop story around romance. Many praise the LGBTQ+ friendly pronoun options, though some find Kiana's route too brief compared to Mikhail's and note that choices feel less consequential on her path.

Screenshots

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