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As apprentice witch Ellie, explore a forest, study its creatures, brew potions, solve puzzles, and help rebuild a village.
Released 14 Sep 2025
Brew Problem-Solving Potions
Catalog Forest Wildlife
Rebuild Wisteria
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
Developed by SUNNY SIDE UP · Published by SUNNY SIDE UP









You play as Ellie, an apprentice witch who stays in the woodland village of Wisteria and helps its residents. Her work brings her into contact with the village’s inhabitants and the plants and creatures living in the surrounding regions.
Explore forests and other areas on foot or by broom, gather ingredients, and record local wildlife in a witch’s encyclopedia. Process materials and brew potions or make candies, then use your creations to solve environmental puzzles, complete requests, and open up further exploration.
Story and villager quests introduce new areas and activities as Ellie’s apprenticeship progresses. Building relationships reveals more of the residents’ stories, while encyclopedia entries provide collection goals and unlock rewards. Fishing, befriending cats, crafting furniture, and decorating Ellie’s home offer additional activities.
Players who enjoy the game often highlight its colorful pixel art and cozy atmosphere, the characters and their personal stories, and the satisfaction of exploring new regions to discover creatures and gather potion ingredients. Potion-making, collecting encyclopedia entries, helping rebuild the village, and spending time with cats are recurring sources of enjoyment. Some players appreciate that they can take their time, while others find the dialogue or collection tasks repetitive.
Step into the shoes of Ellie, a dispatched apprentice witch, and experience her journey of self development at Lucerine Ortu—a land of witches!
Explore brand-new areas, craft potions and help the villagers. A heartwarming and cozy adventure awaits you here.
Fish, gather, decorate your house, and interact with cats! We have all kinds of activities that will make every day an unforgettable experience.

Navigate forests, caves, cliffs and lakes on your broom to meet adorable life forms and complete your Encyclopedia.
Gather materials to craft problem-solving potions, discover hidden treasures and unlock new paths.
Work as an apprentice witch. Help out at the village and solve problems for the villagers.
Make friends with the villagers as you restore the village. By establishing bonds, you can unlock their stories and even learn about their secrets.
Gather recipes and materials to craft furniture, which will give your living space a personal touch.
Collect and customize brooms to add extra enjoyment to your explorations.
Spend your peaceful free time fishing and chatting. Interact with cats to deepen your cross-species friendships.
Create your exclusive story in this magical yet ever so relatable world!
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 61 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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