Little Witch in the Woods is an indie life simulation video game developed and published by South Korean studio Sunny Side Up. The game follows Ellie, an apprentice witch who lives in a forest, wears a talking witch hat named Virgil, and is able to fish and brew potions. She must complete her training by helping nearby villagers and meeting other witches.
The game was released in early access in 2022, and fully released on September 15, 2025. A release for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S is planned.
Release
It launched in early access in mid-2022 for Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The game was fully released for PC on September 15, 2025.
Reception
The game was positively received by critics in early access, receiving comparisons with Stardew Valley due to its pixel-art aesthetic and gameplay. Alice Bell of Rock Paper Shotgun said that she “can’t get over how lovely it is”, and that the trailer had an “impeccable sense of comedic timing”. Hope Bellingham of GamesRadar+ called the game “similar to a pixel-art version of Kiki’s Delivery Service“, and remarked that it was a “cozy game” that they “definitely recommend”. Glenn Wilson of Gamezebo called the game’s day/night system “clever”, as it changes the behavior of the game’s creatures. Lauren Morton of PC Gamer called the game’s look “undeniably cute” with “some pretty swell tunes”.
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Put under the Gamer24h team's microscope, Little Witch in the Woods raises the bar considerably with both its storytelling and technical polish. Thanks to Sunny Side Up's meticulous craftsmanship and Sunny Side Up's strong presentation, the high production quality is evident in every moment of the game. Masterfully blending Life simulation game mechanics with modern standards, the game's fluid gameplay makes hours fly by unnoticed. All in all, the Gamer24h team stands firmly behind our rating. This is a unique journey you won't want to miss.