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Witch Hunt
Developer Gua
Witch Hunt is a challenging horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere. From the Steam store page
207 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 6, 2026 · last updated Nov 6, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
91
LovedLoved
160 positive · 16 negative
95% range 86–94%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 160 | 16 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 5 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,244 of 1,392 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
91% recommend · 152 yes, 15 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 167 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (2,172 of 2,459 positive).
Players praise the game's thick, creepy atmosphere and 18th-century gothic setting. [1][2][3] Many note the slow, methodical hunting gameplay that requires patience and attention. [2][4][5] Some reviewers criticize bullet-sponge bosses that flee after being hit, making hunts tedious. [6][7]
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- [6]
All the bosses are super bullet sponges that also flee when you shoot them
- [2]
Let me preface this review by saying, if you don't like the idea of spending 30 minutes looking for a monster only to hit it maybe twice before it runs and forces you to track it again, you probably won't like this game. I however appreciate the authentic feeling hunting that Witch Hunt provides. That along with the amazing classically spooky atmosphere and boatload of secrets and loot to find makes this a solid …
- [3]
What made this unique from other "hunt the thing!" games to me was the gothic 18th century setting which it nails very effectively. The atmosphere is thick and keeps you on your toes. The map is really interesting to explore and feels rewarding to discover locations, giving a genuine sense of progression. I see alot of influence from Sleepy Hollow 1999 and The VVitch 2015, which are films I both love, possibly …
- [12]
A great indie horror game that kind of falls apart with the very last boss. But up until those last 15 minutes, I was given 4+ hours of perfect Halloween horror game atmosphere, tough gameplay, and a fun sandbox to hunt in. There're no side quests, no RPG elements, just you, your flintlocks, a big map full of monsters, and 4.5 bosses to hunt. It's far from perfect and riddled with tiny, annoying choices, but for …
- [1]
This is a brutal, challenging game. No forgiveness. However, something is enticing about it. It is an Indie game. You play a witch hunter, tracking down various demons, zombies, and a central monster that has been causing deaths outside the proper and central town. Upgrades are available, but you must search long and hard for money/treasure. Money is scarce in the game, making you choose carefully the vendor items …
Summarised from 34 of the 193 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 12, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
91% of the 167 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Witch Hunt. The complaint that keeps coming up: bosses are bullet sponges that flee repeatedly. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 207 · most liked firstPlaying Witch Hunt 1649 got me thinking about women, witches, demonic possession, and religion, and the time those topics came together. The time I met a witch. My kinda-sorta review: spacebiff.com/2026/06/02/w...
positive · AI labelView post →A little sneak peak WIP of a piece I’m working on :) Two of the characters from my game Witch Hunt fighting #pixelart | #digitalart | #indiegame | #OC
neutral · AI labelView post →Going to run an Experiment. Checking Visibility. Does it reach as far as the Blue Sky? I'm Streaming a game called Witch Hunt now on Twitch. Doing a Steam Game giveaway at the end of Stream! Pop in and do !blsky to enter the raffle and I'll send you the key if you win. Good Luck!
neutral · AI labelView post →Spook and Stitch, siblings drawn together by thread. These characters are from my game Witch Hunt, which I've been very very slowly chipping away at for a long time. I hope you enjoy :D #pixelart | #digitalart | #indiegame | #OC
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a brutal, challenging game. No forgiveness. However, something is enticing about it. It is an Indie game. You play a witch hunter, tracking down various demons, zombies, and a central monster that has been causing deaths outside the proper and central town. Upgrades are available, but you must search long and hard for money/treasure. Money is scarce in the game, making you choose carefully the vendor items such as silver mullets, etc. The atmosphere of this game is downright…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Came because of the Newgrounds veterans and Smiling Friends Co-Creator. Stayed for the gameplay.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →And we're live with our new crowdfunding campaign on @backerkit.com for two history-themed card games: Witch Hunt 1649 and Making History. Help us have a great launch day! #cmichpress
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is a superstar. It's been followed up by Skinwalker Hunt, that I think is okay but lacks the aura and the charm this game has. Seriously, Witch Hunt is an absolute gem.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today’s game: Witch Hunt 1649 (Martha McGill, CMU Press). It was sort of mean. Played with 6 people (two of whom went on trial and were executed, one of whom was exiled).
neutral · AI labelView post →The official demo of Witch Hunt in Bullet Hell My goal is to make at the very least 3 levels, so it won't be a big game, but hopefully it's a fun one. Feedback appreciated (just be gentle, I'm sensitive) #indiedev #indiegame #WitchHuntinBulletHell
neutral · AI labelView post →Grand. Will get around to re-releasing the Emily C. Banting witchcraft correspondence course at some point. Genuinely already working on getting the ZX Spectrum text-based game Hookland Witch Hunt back into the public emulation realm.
neutral · AI labelView post →Let me preface this review by saying, if you don't like the idea of spending 30 minutes looking for a monster only to hit it maybe twice before it runs and forces you to track it again, you probably won't like this game. I however appreciate the authentic feeling hunting that Witch Hunt provides. That along with the amazing classically spooky atmosphere and boatload of secrets and loot to find makes this a solid recommend from me. Proof that a game doesn't need to be a 10/10 cinematic…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Playing this gem again around Halloween 3 years later, it's still a nice little horror game. Not recommended for zoomers with ADHD, this is a slow-paced game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its alright. The backdrop and atmosphere is really well done and reminds me of the old Roger Corman "Poe series" movies. The musket and blunderbuss are both cool and well represented with the reloading cycle and big plumes of smoke- but the sword absolutely sucks. Speaking of combat, while there are audio cues when an enemy is nearby, the enemies are so small and SO fast, it's not scary- it's stupid. It's not like the "fast zombies" in something like '28 Days Later', it's like a crackhead…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PS: (only 2 hours into this game as of now but I’m pretty sure I have my rating) 1. if you don’t have the following things do not get this game: A long attention span Hours and hours of time to spend a basic or good ability to handle basic level horror aspects(jumpscares, silence, eerie noises) Now that the basics are outta the way. THIS GAME IS SO COOL A small indie developer took a basic concept we all know: hunting Alright. But. We don’t get assault rifles, bolt actions, none of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Also at some point I will make this emulation real: ‘Many Hookland children of a certain age remember the computer game ‘Hookland Witch Hunt’. Originally for the Spectrum, it was a text-based stealth adventure game in which one played a witch trying to evade hunters with the aid of her powers.’
neutral · AI labelView post →Just a screenshot of a lil progress on Witch Hunt in Bullet Hell. :3 #indiedev #game
neutral · AI labelView post →Hunting witches and ghouls and spiders and dead animals and tress and more witches
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Day 4 of Touhou-yuritober "Witch Hunt/Game of Tag" Themes: Misunderstood and Chase #TOUHOUYURITOBER
neutral · AI labelView post →By far my favorite indie horror game. This story driven open world hunting game comes with countless twists interactive world building opportunities in the environment that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The 18th century setting with muskets adds a nice twist to the usual hunting game genre, making every shot count. Get your washer ready when you play this game. Your bloomers are going to need it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Slow-Burn Horror Hunt with Rough Edges Witch Hunt is a slow, methodical horror hunting game that can be fun once you settle into its rhythm, but it definitely makes you work for that fun. GOOD Horror Hunting Simulator Vibe Calling this a horror hunting simulator is pretty accurate. You’re not sprinting from set piece to set piece of you’re tracking, listening, watching, and waiting, and that pacing actually fits the mood really well when it clicks. Save System Keeps You On Edge…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Witch Hunt is back GAME ON LOL!! RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!!!
neutral · AI labelView post →Upon the conclusion of this most recent electronic amusement — which, I must add, proved to be a rather delightful and absorbing enterprise, possessing no small measure of charm and stimulation — I find myself ruminating upon the experience with a certain fondness and gentle satisfaction. The craftsmanship of its design, the engagement it inspired, and the agreeable manner in which it occupied both mind and spirit have left me yearning, ever so modestly yet sincerely, for the prospect of a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got 99 problems but a witch ain't one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →All the bosses are super bullet sponges that also flee when you shoot them
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best game I have played in a while. Its small and has alot of little secrets hidden around that are easy to find if u dare to explore. It's not difficult once u get the hang of it and its a game that u can 100% with no guides as I have. Seriously fun and worth the small price tag for hours of satisfying achievement hunting and good game play. Highly recommend
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →there is not a lot going on 90% of the time. it is absolutely a hunting simulator with some horror aspects. not for me
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I mean come on what’s the point of calling it a hunt when they have massive HP pools, and the moment you damage them they run away like ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ so you have to search half the map again and again and again. (it takes like 5–10 minutes of just wandering around to find them) Absolute ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What made this unique from other "hunt the thing!" games to me was the gothic 18th century setting which it nails very effectively. The atmosphere is thick and keeps you on your toes. The map is really interesting to explore and feels rewarding to discover locations, giving a genuine sense of progression. I see alot of influence from Sleepy Hollow 1999 and The VVitch 2015, which are films I both love, possibly adding to the reason I enjoyed this so much. Even tho this game is technically…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Campy horror hunting game with a ton of atmosphere and spooks to keep your cheeks tight
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →love it, made me feel like it i was in the real middle age and hunting monster from folk lore
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tree boss was so fire
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Exodus 22:18 18 You shall not permit a female sorcerer to live.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The best fps horror I ever played. It has charming jank, incredible atmosphere and simple, but very satisfying gameplay loop. Please get it, you will not regret it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TLDR; Spooky G-Mod Horror Map feel, slowly paced but engaging. Slightly repetitive final boss. 6-9 hours of gameplay. 8/10. I know everyone likes the copy and paste "hee hee haa haa" reviews, but I really liked this game and its charm, so I hope you will read. In Witch Hunt, you fight the abominations of a twisted witch in the woods. A village in it's time of need asks upon you to slay the witch haunting their woods, and slaughtering their people. As a hunter you come equipped with a musket…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have to admit that the atmosphere of this game is great. But that doesn't mean I can overlook its other aspects. Well, for those who don't know what this game is about, you play as a witch hunter, and what you need to do is, yes, hunt down a witch in the woods. The problem starts here. You're not going to run into a witch that easily. Instead, you need to walk around (or, as some might call it, "explore") for quite a while to track her down (see Hunting Simulator series as your references),…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Accused Witch Hunt Game ‘Hunter’s Moon' is Now Available on PS5 www.nettosgameroom.com/2026/10/accu... #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →I keep coming back to this map because I enjoy its cold atmosphere. You get to run around on a moonlit night at a lake! You just have to keep going, keep searching. It's a game with long, quiet stretches, but there is always something to discover. You can tell from the number of hours I have spent in this game that I enjoyed spending time at this lake. Very spooky. Damp atmosphere. Little to no dialogue / reading. Walk, run, respond to the jump scares, enjoy the ambiance. That's all. Will play…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dev needs to make a follow up from it, played in 2026 and was still fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A GAME SET IN AMSTERDAM ABOUT THE WITCH HUNT????????? ARE YOU SERIOUS AAAAAHHHHH
neutral · AI labelView post →Just finished the game, it's nothing super spectacular or anything, but for what you get? It's actually very impressive! I'm currently invested in obtaining all achievements in the game, I suffered through the first ten hours to get Atheist, I'm hoping the Crucifix and Watcher Totem will make my life a little easier as I aim for the more difficult goals, avoiding the whisperers like the plague, and trying not to die throughout the entire playthrough, so that will be interesting, but a good way…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →How can you not love this game? Absolute perfection, the silence, the noise the ambience scary dark gothic atmosphere. Just love it. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bit basic but interesting abilties/setting. However, you will come to find the whisper mechanic becomes tedious quick.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gives you no direction, no instruction, and is too janky to justify it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →spooky old timey hunting game. if you can survive a bit of early game style jank you are in for such a treat.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is a masterclass in doing a lot with a little. Every aspect of play only ever adds to the feel of the environment and its aesthetic. Paired with really fun gunplay/combat, and a gameplay cycle that is fresh with every night it never fails to keep me at the edge of my seat and loving every second of it. Replaying it every October, 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Proud to be the 144th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Witch Hunt 1649 | Making History - A Game Double Feature! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...
neutral · AI labelView post →I wonder if this game is awfully optimised, or if there is a stealth-mining soft included.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Top notch atmosphere, love the exploration as well.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A great indie horror game that kind of falls apart with the very last boss. But up until those last 15 minutes, I was given 4+ hours of perfect Halloween horror game atmosphere, tough gameplay, and a fun sandbox to hunt in. There're no side quests, no RPG elements, just you, your flintlocks, a big map full of monsters, and 4.5 bosses to hunt. It's far from perfect and riddled with tiny, annoying choices, but for such a simple premise and cheap price (particularly now, $6 at the time of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun open world concept, not so massive that it's daunting but lots of fun little secrets to be found. Some enemies are BS but otherwise great game for the price point. :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A challenging hunting game. Here's how gameplay goes: Wander around the map looking for targets (targets are usually hard to discern from the environment until they're already on you or you're already on them). After damaging the target, they will run off and avoid you. It took me 4 hours to hunt down 2 of the targets, and that includes using items that track them. Your arsenal is a musket, flintlock pistol, and a sabre (if you're at the point of using a sabre you're already screwed), and a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I come back to this and Skinwalker Hunt every Halloween.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →That goat is up to something
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A deeply flawed game that I keep coming back to. Amazing atmosphere, a simple yet effective premise, and some beautifully haunting environments. There's a lot of attention to detail that does a good job of bringing this world to life. There's a lot of great stuff here which makes the flaws more frustrating. My main complaints would be the lack of enemy variety, the enemy models that feel like asset flips more often than not, some cheap deaths and how empty the village is (in a bad way. It…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really tried to like this, and I was enjoying it at first, but this game just gets frustrating as hell as time goes on. And hunting the main enemies is a just a pain in the ass. This is really one of those games make you waste a lot of time in vain. It's not a bad game in theory, but it's way too frustrating for my taste.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →for a simple game it just feels good to play, its very challenging and finally beating it feels like beating a dark souls boss. Could a few things be a little better yes but it is still a good game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun for a single play through, especially around halloween
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really like it. Like other hunting games, you'll be wandering around a lot tracking the monsters. But the atmosphere is good and the game mechanics are solid.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →saying cheesy lines like "I can feel evil in the air, The witch is close" while playing, because this game is just that immersive and atmospheric. the world itself isn't large, but its densely packed with secrets, even in the small, seemingly safe town of Bellvile there's plenty of discoveries to be made. What sets Witch Hunt apart from many of the modern horror games is its lack of hand holding, you're given an objective, thrown into the dark forest, and left to figure everything out on your…
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