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Witch Hazel

An enticingly cozy, witch themed gardening simulator. immerse yourself in the joy and whimsy of tending to your magical garden. Develop your powers, grow magical plants, and maybe even find your own witchy animal companion!

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Developer
Garden Gnome Games
Publisher
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Release
April 11, 2025
1 year and 112 days ago
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Mixed20 reviews55.0%

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About the Game



Witch Hazel is an enticingly cozy, witch themed whimsical gardening simulator where you can immerse yourself in the unique joy and whimsy of tending to your very own magical garden.

Play as the intrepid Hazel Newt, a young, adventurous garden witch, and develop your powers, grow magical plants, and maybe even find your own witchy animal companion! As your mystical powers grow, unlock new seed types and discover what each plant has to offer!

Explore different patterns in your garden and discover what secrets lie within the magical plots. Witch Hazel is a lovely escape from the stressors of life into a relaxing, cozy world of whimsy and wonder.



  • Gardening simulation
  • -Five magical items to discover
  • -Four magical plants to grow
  • Three days of whimsical gardening fun



This game was developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology and was created for educational purposes only. Please check out our publisher page for more information.
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