The Witch of Fern Island (2024)

Developer: Enjoy Studio S.A.
Publisher: indie.io
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 912 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm and whimsical life-sim where you explore, craft potions, and befriend a village as a new witch on a mysterious island.

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What players say

Players are split on this life sim. Some find it cute and addictive with a large map and a good story, but others are frustrated by clunky controls, a stamina system that creates a grind loop early on, and a resolution locked to 1280x720. Many also say development was abandoned after leaving early access in 2024.

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