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Ashina: The Red Witch
Developer Stranga Games
Join Ash on the journey of an afterlife-time! Travel through a mysterious spirit world filled with strange creatures, interesting characters, and memorable moments! Ash must find her way back home and save her sister from the powers that be. From the Steam store page
169 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
93
LovedLoved
96 positive · 7 negative
95% range 87–97%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 96 | 7 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 14 | 0 | 44 |
| Lemmy * | 2 | 0 | 6 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
100 of 107 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
94% recommend · 93 yes, 6 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 99 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (218 of 236 positive).
Players praise the story, characters, and emotional depth. [1][2][3] The pixel art and music are widely appreciated. [1][4][5] Some find the puzzles too easy or the gameplay too simple. [1][6][7]
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- [7]
kind of boring. interaction with the world is very limited and obvious. i love the way it looks, and i wanted to like it, but i think it's just too casual for my tastes. i'm sorry to creators <3
- [1]
Without giving too much away, I enjoyed the story and the character arks. After you leave your apartment, your character will be in a spirit world of those that passed on. If the topic of death triggers you, be warned. I have 13 hours but if you don't explore, go afk or dance to the music like I was, this game is actually pretty short. It's about 3-4 hours if you don't get stuck. It does have some mild language so …
- [2]
Ashina: The Red Witch surprised me with just how much I enjoyed it. I liked the previous game "My Big Sister", but I'm typically not a huge horror fan. Ashina dials back a bit on the horror (though it is still there) and delivers a story that focuses on a cast of likable characters and packs an emotional punch. The game is short, to the point, and well-paced. I had a great time during every minute of my 4 hour or so …
- [13]
I loved the unsettling dreamlike atmosphere with music to match, and the bizarre cast of characters. I didn't love the abrupt, unsatisfactory ending that explained nothing. Apparently that's because this is a prequel to another game, My Big Sister, which was not clearly communicated on the store page. Be advised this game doesn't stand on its own without that one.
- [3]
Ashina: The Red Witch is an atmospheric and emotionally driven adventure that trades high-stakes action for quiet introspection and heartfelt storytelling. Developed by Stranga and published by GrabTheGames, it is a hand-crafted pixel-art journey that blends whimsy, mystery, and melancholy into a narrative experience rooted in grief, memory, and spiritual wonder. The story follows Ash, a young woman living with her …
Summarised from 34 of the 170 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
94% of the 99 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Ashina: The Red Witch. The complaint that keeps coming up: puzzles are too easy for some. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 169 · most liked firstGao Ashina (by amato 0321). [Post](https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/6802619) by [amato 0321](https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts?tags=amato_0321)\ Socials: [Danbooru](https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts?tags=amato_0321), [Twitter](https://x.com/4M4T0_0321), [Pixiv](https://www.pixiv.net/users/73292326) Sauce: Indie Virtual Youtuber\ Characters: Gao Ashina ![full quality…
neutral · AI labelView post →Without giving too much away, I enjoyed the story and the character arks. After you leave your apartment, your character will be in a spirit world of those that passed on. If the topic of death triggers you, be warned. I have 13 hours but if you don't explore, go afk or dance to the music like I was, this game is actually pretty short. It's about 3-4 hours if you don't get stuck. It does have some mild language so be aware. Pros: Relatable storylines Haven't found an bugs Not laggy Beautiful…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've really enjoyed this game. There are quite a lot of dialogues, so you have to make sure that's not a problem for you, but you spend a good time following Ash and Tanto around mesmerizing worlds. The puzzles are easy to figure out, so they're in no way getting in the way of the story. This is my first game from Stranga Games and I will be playing others! I recommend this game to anyone looking to spend a good time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After 20+ tries, I finally beat Genichiro Ashina in Sekiro My struggle with this game (and it's 100% a skill issue) is that you're highly incentivized to stealth kill regular enemies So then when it comes to boss fights, it feels like a completely different combat system you haven't practiced
neutral · AI labelView post →There are plenty of technical reviews so I will fangirl: I am in game heaven right now after playing My Big Sister. Ashina: The Red Witch is SO GOOD! It's whimsical, beautiful and often times really sad. The characters have so much heart and so many hidden secrets! It feels like being in Spirited Away (lots of nods to it) while still holding onto the creepy vibes. I'm so obsessed right now with this prequel, the characters, the world and the Lore. Would Loop again : 11/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this is the first year i've ever been like actively counting down to the steam sale I wanna play Sekiro so bad now, it's the one fromsoft game i skipped before... but after really clicking with the blocking instead of dodging based gameplay in Lies of P i feel SO ready to take on Ashina now
positive · AI labelView post →As is normal for a game developed by Stranga you can expect some clever dialogue and writing along with some likeable characters and an intriguing setting. If you enjoy solving a mystery with some point and click lite style puzzles you'll want to give this a try. For my First Impressions of Ashina: The Red Witch check out my video here: https://youtu.be/nHCtSpikVyQ
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →kind of boring. interaction with the world is very limited and obvious. i love the way it looks, and i wanted to like it, but i think it's just too casual for my tastes. i'm sorry to creators <3
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Young/Old Isshin Ashina, and Isshin the Sword Saint from Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. More art from the game: www.creativeuncut.com/art_sekiro-s...
neutral · AI labelView post →No matter what game I’m currently playing, I always have the thought in my mind ‘what if I just play Sekiro instead?’ Enjoy some hitless Isshin Ashina, db/charmless🔥
positive · AI labelView post →Genichiro Ashina might be my favorite boss fight of all time, not just in a Fromsoft game
positive · AI labelView post →Ashina: The Red Witch surprised me with just how much I enjoyed it. I liked the previous game "My Big Sister", but I'm typically not a huge horror fan. Ashina dials back a bit on the horror (though it is still there) and delivers a story that focuses on a cast of likable characters and packs an emotional punch. The game is short, to the point, and well-paced. I had a great time during every minute of my 4 hour or so playthrough. Ashina is technically a prequel, though you can play it first. I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →when you get into the deflecting zone in this game.. dang, there's nothing like it. on Seven Ashina Spears I was down to zero hp and just deflected everything out of adrenaline/desperation, then ended him perfectly with a Mikiri counter deathblow. 🙏
positive · AI labelView post →A sequel to Red Bow and a prequel to My Big Sister, imo the best one in the series. Exploring the backstory of Ashina and setting up the events of the other game it gives us interesting characters, the broken relationship between sisters and a deep dive into the antagonist as the series a whole. I enjoyed the story of Ashina quite a lot.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🤍so fleshy n adorable🤍
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Anyone who loves the anime 'Spirited Away' will adore this game. It's a wonderful little indie gem!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just finished my (first) playthrough .. a wonderful horror story, told in nice pixel graphics and a lot to do. Though I learned, Ashina is only a beginning of a longer story, we have more than one ending - which makes it even more interesting to dive deeper ... A chapter select option after a player has finished the game for a first time, makes it easy to search for new clues or vary ways in certain parts. For all, who love pixel graphic and a good horror story with a good deal of dialogue…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Check out our [url=store.steampowered.com/curator/36364102-Horny-Hentai-Festival/]Steam curator , [url=www.youtube.com/curatorhhf/]YouTube channel and [url=twitter.com/hhfcurator]Twitter! A mysterious adventure that connects the current and the afterlife. Comfortable game story, old-school pixelart. If you feel something, it could be your fav. 妖怪世界にひょんなことから迷い込んでしまい…というピクセルRPG風のADV。 Mini-video >> https://twitter.com/hhfcurator/status/1535977046593048577
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I LOVED this game. So cozy and gave me all vibes. It's like everything I've wanted from a pixel graphic game and then some. 10/10 Will play again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Genichiro Ashina and Genichiro, Way of Tomoe from Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. More art from the game: www.creativeuncut.com/art_sekiro-s...
neutral · AI labelView post →Red Bow. Ashina: The Red Witch. My Big Sister. All of them are connected. All three have gorgeously great pixels on par as modern arts, simple yet fun gameplay, good soundtracks with great plots. It's a fresh breeze of all the greatest similar ones. I like all of them and won't be giving any spoilers. You must experience it yourself. Stranga and GrabTheGames definitely know how to make games with impressively everlasting feel for the gamers. Thanks for making these, hopefully more will…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(full review with screenshots: https://www.gaming-parrot.com/post/ashina-the-red-witch-review-bewitching ) Ashina: The Red Witch is an adventure game that's apparently a prequel to an earlier title from developer Stranga, although I haven't played it and can't say how much it adds to that story. Stranga's other games appear to be horror adventures, but while Ashina has some horror elements, it's fairly lighthearted overall. The tone most often recalls Spirited Away (sometimes to a fault) and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Review Bahasa Indonesia: https://youtu.be/6P1oFn-J0iw Ashina is a narrative game with great world building and amazing production value. The dev wants you to enjoy the visuals, music, and writing without having you to think too hard, hence the very simple gameplay loop. However, while the presentation is the best thing the game will offer to you, there's a lot of detail miss in the game programming, such as same textbox(with same name) appear even though you're investigating the object with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think it's been patched at this point, but I've used one in the Opera House in Lies of P where you could the entire level if you stood at the top balcony on the right-hand side after killing one of these spider puppet thingies and did the fable art of the Azure Dragon Crescent Glaive. It would propel you quite a stretch forward and you could launch yourself over the railing and down where you need to be to move on to the boss. I've watched a lot of speed runs for Sekiro, so I know most there…
neutral · AI labelView post →🛏️ The game attracts with its graphic execution of the setting. It's really beautiful, has cozy living locations and interesting designs of pixel animated characters. The gameplay itself is quite meditative, since you just have to read dialogues, explore the environment, bring / use items. No action, chases, complex puzzles or bosses, but this isn't needed here, because it works without all this. Nice dialogues, short duration, conditions for endings. There are also minor bugs, but nothing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Spent about 2.5 hours this evening playing tag with Genichiro Ashina from Sekiro. Plus a few hours last week. What a fight this boss was. Hard, very hard, but fair. My losses were my own, and my win was too. Sekiro really is hitting so many amazing points of my brain. I love this abusive game
positive · AI labelView post →I loved the unsettling dreamlike atmosphere with music to match, and the bizarre cast of characters. I didn't love the abrupt, unsatisfactory ending that explained nothing. Apparently that's because this is a prequel to another game, My Big Sister, which was not clearly communicated on the store page. Be advised this game doesn't stand on its own without that one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I owe this game so much! Sekiro: Shadow dies twice has to be the game with the most satisfying combat ever! So so had to make a fanart with ink, the Wolf vs Sword Saint Isshin Ashina #sketchbook #sekiro #fanart #drawing #ink
positive · AI labelView post →The first and only pixel-type game to make me shed a tear (or two). P.S. Props to Stranga for being so active in the forums. They listen to feedback and make sure to fix or take into account any bugs, suggestions, etc.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has truly surprised me, in fact, I didn't know if I should buy Ashina as I didn't know if the game was going to be of any good. However, when I finally decided to buy it, it has truly captivated me. The story is, in my opinion, amazing, and the art and love put into the designs of the game, is truly fascinating. The game's story surprises you with the end and the backstory of some of the secondary characters is truly delightful. Not to mention the music which fits really well within…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was not really fun to play. The story was a mess and the characters were annoying at most. Some areas were fun, like the city area with more vibrant characters. The game was a bit clunky to play and some areas were so small with so few interactable things that it was more akin to a flash game really. No Japanese support is also kinda surprising since the game is essentially based on 100% Japanese lore.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Genichiro Ashina I think the bastard's name is. I think I'm going at him too soon, like I think the game expects me to go do other stuff first, but I can't resist the temptation to try anyways. I've gotten to his lightning phase a few times but I can never stay alive more than a few seconds at that point. I may go back to it yet. I do generally enjoy the challenge. But between him and the butterfly person boss, honestly more frustration with unfair bullshit than genuine enjoyment.
neutral · AI labelView post →Well, can't even finish it because I picked up the damn clock way too early in the last chapter, hold onto it for a long time since the puzzles are quite hard and then saved my game.. so now I get Game Over pretty fast and can't continue. Would have been nice to have something to help against the hard lock. I'm sadly definitely not replaying it from the very beginning since it was quite frustrating at times with the puzzles' difficulty. Other than that, a pretty nice little game, although…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I see one creator I follow talk about Sekiro and now I can feel the lands of Ashina calling me back. I swear this game will always have a chokehold on me.
positive · AI labelView post →This game is a prequel to My Big Sister, and also follows after the events of Red Bow. Stranga has yet again proved to be good at making a entertaining story in a fun setting. I really hope we see more of these games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I knew about the dev on reddit by accident and decided to give this game a shot. I loved every moment of it, every little detail in the world and every small quirk about the characters. I got really caught up and apart from some typos now and then I would strongly recommend this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij9c51aPVBU] 60 Sec Review of Ashina The Red Witch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij9c51aPVBU Short Version: Ashina The Red Witch is a RPG Adventure Game It has a nice pixel art, don’t you think? It tell us a story about Ash, a very bland girl, in a bland world, with a hollow sister Blandness itself, the game! Jokes aside, I find the plot weak, kinda forced and a little hollow. You go to another world, the spirit world, for the sake of it The Villain,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A somewhat dark and mystical story. Pretty short but worth the experience for the story i think. Spooky, cute, funny. Characters were likable or interesting. From the outside it might not look great but i really enjoyed the story. Playing sequel soon
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I dropped it after 15 minutes of endless clicking though drawn-out INSUFFERABLE nothingburger dialogue with barely any gameplay. I would have refunded it if I hadn't paid less than 1 EUR for it. I don't care how great it gets after one or two hours, I don't want to have to suffer through a beginning to get to the good stuff.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ashina: The Red Witch is an atmospheric and emotionally driven adventure that trades high-stakes action for quiet introspection and heartfelt storytelling. Developed by Stranga and published by GrabTheGames, it is a hand-crafted pixel-art journey that blends whimsy, mystery, and melancholy into a narrative experience rooted in grief, memory, and spiritual wonder. The story follows Ash, a young woman living with her sister, Tena, who finds herself pulled into a mysterious spirit world after a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm surprised you even found the second owl fight on your first run. The Demon of Hatred is a tough one for sure, but people say he's the most dark soulsy boss in the game. It wasn't obvious to me, but there's actually a way to reliably avoid his charge, and it doesn't involve dodging. A really tough boss is the spear wielder with his sword pal at the Ashina Reservoir idol during the third act of the game. Fighting them 2v1 is a true test of skill. A few of my friends and I were really into…
neutral · AI labelView post →It's not a must-play, but if You're looking for a simple short game to play, it's okay. The soundtrack fits the overall atmosphere of the locations and the areas aren't too big so You won't get lost often. There's also some diversity between the locations, so the locations themselves don't get boring. I played the demo a long time ago and bought the full version as the demo seemed promising. The gameplay loop is simple, mostly consisting of talking to one NPC to get an item, to then backtrack…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ashina is not a story about "healing" or "wholesome characters" rather it's a story about what pain and grief can drive otherwise sympathetic people to do. It is a bittersweet story about the pain people have inflicted on them and how they can become resigned, resentful, and in turn inflict pain on others in displaced vengeance. It is also a story about those that find peace in their fate and those that seek to break the loop of generational trauma no matter how unwinnable it can seem. In many…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I went into this game not knowing that it is a prequel to My Big Sister, an earlier game by Stranga. I ended up feeling disappointed by Ashina: The Red Witch -- but, despite that, I'm still going to recommend it, though only if you're already familiar with the setting. First and foremost: the pixel art in this game is gorgeous. I honestly found myself pausing during play several times to admire the often-intricate landscapes and character sprites. The world lore is fascinating and borrows…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm barreling toward my final ending in AC6. Honestly, after the first one, the game was already in the Sekiro and Nier Automata tier. They really got me with the storytelling, and gradually pushing toward the Fires of Raven ending felt like going after Isshin Ashina. Great match of tale & gameplay.
positive · AI labelView post →Characters did not hook me at all but I still got through the game as I wanted to see more of the world. Turns out the Spirit World, lovely sprite work aside, is a rather dull place. Gameplay revolves around rubbing up against the environment/characters to ascertain what/who is intractable and going from there. It was hard to empathize with the main character, Ash, as her plight is with her family which she vocally complains about several times. Fictional character, some folk don't got a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My tier B game Ashina: The Red Witch is a really good little game. It gave me a lot of Spirited Away vibe. The writing is simple but very clever at the same time. And the story is part comedy, part horror. One complaint is the control lacks precision. Sometimes it feels like a bug but no, it isnt.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ashina The Red Witch was quite likely inspired by the well-known Studio Ghibli anime Spirited Away and delivers a similar atmospherical experience. The game is very good in this regard - the visuals, the musical score and story. The trailer conveys this atmosphere quite well. The story itself is suited to a mature audience due to its darker elements (but for the most part it is rather lighthearted). However, I also found it confusing and after the game ends you are still left with many…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I absolutely loved this game. Ever since I fell in love with Eastward, I've been searching for memorable pixel art games that can capture that same sense of wonder. Unfortunately, they're surprisingly hard to find. Stranga Games absolutely nailed it with Ashina: The Red Witch. From start to finish, this was an incredible journey. The world is magical, the characters are wonderfully quirky, and the dialogue is full of charm and personality. It constantly made me want to see what was waiting…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →an eldest daughter with anger issues, an annoying younger sibling, and a ghost realm in between. i mean, what could possibly go wrong?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ah, the roof of Ashina Castle. The boss at the end there is sort of described as the brick wall that basically is the “final exam” that determines if you’re ready for the “real game” so-to-speak. I’d personally recommend doing that boss and Lady Butterfly around the same time, but you could do it in either order or avoid LB entirely if you wanted to. I usually reach both bosses before fighting either, then fight them back to back, that’s just the way that makes the most sense to me, but…
neutral · AI labelView post →I don’t think any game beats Sekiro when it comes to boss fights. My personal favorite is Genichiro Ashina - even if he feels very easy now, after multiple playthroughs. That first victory, though, is forever imprinted in my memory. What a spectacle!
positive · AI labelView post →Yeah! Precisely that kind of stuff is what I'm talking about! --- As of right now Ashina is burning and I'm exploring the castle again before going to Kuro; this feels certainly like the endgame. I Might go and try to tackle the shichimen warriors now as well before proceeding... I'm surprised how short the game is, but it's very tight so I'm not complaining.
neutral · AI labelView post →Genichiro Ashina into Genichiro Way of Tomoe in Sekiro was the exact moment the game clicked for me, it was such a cool flow state to learn the fight and finally beat it 😁
positive · AI labelView post →I did. Completely different lol. Look, it's like my favorite game ever, but it's pretty hard and it's not for everyone. I hope you enjoy it, but the game only ever seems to go down to $30, so I don't want someone to waste money on a game they don't like on account of me. I guess it can refund it in Steam, though I'm not sure if 2 hours is enough time for it to gel. I've seen people say that the early boss, "Genichiro Ashina" is the first real test, and indication of what's to come. That one…
positive · AI labelView post →Even though I sucked at it and missed 9/10 parries I attempted in Clair Obscur, it has put me in the mood to try Sekiro again. I have never beaten it. I made it to Genichiro Ashina and he completely broke my spirit and my will to play the game any further, but I’ve always been meaning to go back.
neutral · AI labelView post →Thinking about Sekiro now: beating Genichiro Ashina that first time was one of the coolest experiences I've ever had in a game. youtu.be/hF8KbCuzubc
positive · AI labelView post →I may be in the minority, but I really wanna know how the story of the Return ending continues. I want a sequel, at least story-wise. Maybe break away gameplay-wise: No more Kuro means no Immortal Oath. No more resurrection, using save points instead. No more Mortal Blade either, of course. I'm not sure what else you could switch up, but I'd like to keep the core gameplay of Deflect and Counter. Perhaps more/different (and more useful) combat arts to incentivise involving it in your…
positive · AI labelView post →Game is expanding universe of Red Bow / My Big Sister, and being on a level with them.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a short, cute indie adventure game about a girl who got lost in a spirit world trying to retrieve her stolen pendant. The overall experience is enjoyable despite some parts being a tad unrefined.
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