Half dog. Half witch. Fully chaotic. Dog Witch, an adorably absurd roguelike from solo developer Heckmouse and published by Mystic Forge, is bringing its dice-slinging, deckbuilding mayhem to PC via Steam in 2025—and it’s shaping up to be a must-play for fans of Slay the Spire and Dicey Dungeons alike.
In Dog Witch, you step into the paws of a magical canine hybrid wielding enchanted dice and a pocket full of unpredictable spells. With fast-paced, turn-based gameplay and short-but-satisfying runs, the game promises endless replayability driven by over 150 magical items (and their chaotic corrupted versions), quirky companions, and some of the strangest enemies ever imagined—from vengeful Cat Ladies to vending machines with a grudge.
Every roll of the dice fuels new spell combos, empowers allies like skeleton sidekicks and gun-toting rats, and sets off a chain of effects that turn each run into a new puzzle. Expect bite-sized adventures brimming with strategic decisions and unexpected twists as you experiment with synergies, adapt on the fly, and collect dog-themed gear with just the right amount of cursed energy.
And because no Dog Witch is complete without flair, you’ll be able to customise your magical mutt with different hats, fur styles, bark types, and yes—chonk levels. Prefer a laser-blasting pug in a wizard hat? Or a skinny greyhound with a sinister aura? It’s your witch, your rules.
With easy-to-pick-up mechanics, deeply layered strategy, and a cast of enemies that look like they’ve wandered out of Adventure Time’s weirder dreams, Dog Witch is barking up all the right trees.
Dog Witch key features
- Dice-Driven Mayhem: Every dice roll fuels your spells, powers up combos, and triggers unpredictable item effects. No passive rolling – just fast-paced, high-stakes action that keeps every run fresh!
- Short & Snappy Runs, Endless Replay: The more you experiment, the deeper the strategies become. Dive into short sessions that each feel distinct, thanks to randomised items and upgrades. Master the tension between luck and planning to optimise each run.
- Over 150 Items (Plus “Corrupted” Twists): Mix and match spells, relics, and silly dog-themed gear, then push your luck with corrupted variants for extra power (and extra risk).
- Absurdly Quirky Enemies: Battle gun-wielding Russian Dolls, vengeful Cat Ladies, and questionable Vending Machines. Each encounter is a chaotic puzzle, testing your synergy-building skills in unexpected ways.
- Summon Doggo Friends: Need friends? Summon Laser Ponies, gun-toting rats, skeleton sidekicks and more to fight by your side. Pair them with relics and spells to trigger clever chain reactions that tip even the wildest battles in your favour.
- Switch-up Your Style, Switch up your Strategies: Once you think that you have mastered the game, try on different Dog Witch hats, each one introduces its own unique new twists and challenges, which require clever new strategies to overcome.
- Craft Your own Magical Pup: Choose your fur, hat, bark, and even your chonk level. Recreate your own pet or conjure something cursed.
Wishlist it now on Steam, and prepare for a magical mess of dice, spells, and pure doggo energy when it launches later this year.
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