Good premise, poor execution. I like the cottage core aesthetic. But the core systems of the game like limited sales, magically respawning resource nodes, save only by sleeping, robotic looking models, and the weird UI layout makes it difficult to enjoy, let alone recommend. It feels like an asset flip at best, while trying to sell you on the witchy theme without actually immersing you in anything of that variety. As far as farming simes go while it has unique situations, mechanically the game is very basic and not very engaging, very much like Palia.
The Witch of Fern Island
- Release Date:
- Feb 27, 2024
- Developer:
- Enjoy Studio S.A.
- Publisher:
- indie.io
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game

Welcome to the mysterious Fern Island! The unfortunate accident that brought you here has become an opportunity for a change of plans. Before you lies the mysterious mansion of the former witch, available for you to take care of, along with an adjacent field.
To earn money, you must sell the witch's products: potions, talismans, and handicrafts. Who will buy them? The inhabitants of the nearby village! Become a part of the friendly community of Barrow End. Get to know lively people with real problems, many of which can only be solved by witchcraft.
Immerse yourself in the peaceful life of a witch: making elixirs, farming, decorating the mansion. Your new life will be filled with magic and great mysteries, waiting to be discovered at every turn. All you have to do is set out on the journey!
Explore the Island
Discover a vast, open world full of diverse biomes: Steppes, a Sacred Grove, a Desert, Magical Marshes, Cliffs, Wreck Bay, and much more.
Traverse the wilderness on a mount, fly over the hills on a magical broom, teleport between portals, or possess a cat to get into the deepest corners from its perspective.
Find and collect hundreds of different ingredients, recipes, and interesting items.
Discover diverse, magical fauna, or catch some of of varied magical fish!
Commemorate your discoveries by taking pictures with the camera!
Discover the Mystery
Fulfill the task set before you by the island's divine guardians!
Solve magical puzzles and uncover hidden places.
Find clues in the depths of the forgotten cellar in your home.
Combine the mysterious fragments scattered all around the island and piece together the story of the previous witches, which dates back to the myths of the ancient Kaoh culture!
Become an archaeologist: excavate ancient artifacts and donate them to the Barrow End museum!
Become a Witch
Brew potions in a talking cauldron!
Perform magical rituals at the stone altar to improve your skills, protect your crops, or allow you to communicate with the Witch Academy.
Create magical amulets that enhance your abilities.
Extract magical essence using an extractor.
Pass through the gate to the spiritual dimension of Astra and explore the world's unknown side!
Complete magical rites with a crystal ball and become a graduate of the Blackthorn Manor!
Take Care of Your Farm
The passage of time changes the environment with every season.
Grow vegetables, herbs, and mushrooms.
Plan your activities to grow the best quality plants, equip a high-quality sickle, and observe the phases of the moon!
Saturate your crops with essence to reveal their magical varieties!
Raise extraordinary animals: the mischievous Cuflows and the dignified Tzoru, or create new breeds!
Get yourself a helper: a magical scarecrow!
Build Lasting Relationships
Become a citizen of Barrow End and gain recognition among the inhabitants.
Experience the cultures, traditions and beliefs of the Boran, Apatut, and Kuqkwa, and take part in their rituals and festivals.
Spend time with the locals and get to know their history and interests more intimately.
Extend a caring hand to help them with their problems and make lasting, positive changes in their lives.
Express Yourself
Buy or sew and dye a witch's outfit to suit your tastes!
Choose your favorite hairstyle and express yourself!
Furnish your mansion with dozens of furniture options!
Choose your favorite farm decorations and make it a unique place!
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User Reviews
Even with all it's bugs, quirks and never being updated... I love it. Not sure why the developers gave up on it but it is a no pressure, long haul, cozy game. It does have issues, and it lacks a ton of directions. ( does have discord and wiki page) I really wish they would pick this game back up, there is just SO much to do and keep busy. If farming, crafting, ingredient hording, exploring, picking flowers, fishing, animal breeding, house decorating is your thing, when it is on sale, grab it.
It's a good enough game that it is possible to enjoy it, especially if you rellay like this genre. However, this one is mediocre, really. It has absurdly high specs requirements yet it looks ugly. This genre of game has a huge social aspect yet all of the NPCs are stiff, most are decorative, their activities make no sense like people in swisuit on the beach during a storm... The game's interface is often counterintuitive, like the build menu, it also seems to not work properly like the craft tables have a button to automatically draw ressources from chests but if you're making a forest stew consisting of any mushroom (even the poisonous ones) with any herb, the chest button will only draw the herbs. You get an axe, to chop wood of course, except that you cannot chop trees, only tree stumps and dead trunks. You can find those in your backyard or in wood desposits, but not in forests, and all of the trees in this game are purely decorative. You can notice that the decorative foliage ...
This is one of my all time FAVORITE games! Has everything for me that I love.
its great for anyone who loves a laid back open world with lots of crafting! Could use some minor changes for the map and search features but still a really great game.
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: i5 6400 / AMD FX 6300
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / RX 580 with min. 6 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. SSD recommended.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: i7 8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 2060 Super / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT with 8 GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. SSD recommended.
FAQ
How much does The Witch of Fern Island cost?
The Witch of Fern Island costs $14.99. Currently 40% off!
What are the system requirements for The Witch of Fern Island?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10/11 Processor: i5 6400 / AMD FX 6300 Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / RX 580 with min. 6 GB VRAM DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 30 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. SSD recommended. Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10/11 Processor: i7 8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: RTX 2060 Super / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT with 8 GB VRAM DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 30 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. SSD recommended.
What platforms is The Witch of Fern Island available on?
The Witch of Fern Island is available on Windows PC.
Is The Witch of Fern Island worth buying?
The Witch of Fern Island has 60% positive reviews from 5 players.
When was The Witch of Fern Island released?
The Witch of Fern Island was released on Feb 27, 2024.
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