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WitchHand

Card-based strategy game about growing and defending a witch coven

Jon Nielsen · Published by HopFrog · Released Feb 7, 2024

SimulationStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 636
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
6
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
10 months ago
Nov 16, 2025

What is WitchHand?

In this real-time, card-based strategy game, you lead a witch coven exploring the Ninth Realm despite the Council of Fates' doubts. You place cards to assign workers, expand villages, manage resources, and research upgrades while trading or fighting with other factions and defending against void beasts.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy managing resources through card placement
  • +you prefer a gentler strategy game with adjustable threats
  • +you like choosing witches with different spells and playstyles

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike sorting and placing many cards by hand
  • −you want deep strategic tradeoffs or demanding combat
  • −you expect varied goals across repeated playthroughs

What players say

91% of 636 reviews are positive

Players praise the witch-themed art, music, and approachable resource management. Many complain that moving and organizing cards becomes tedious, and some find the game repetitive after finishing it.

Screenshots and trailer

WitchHand

WitchHand system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows XP and above
Processor
1.2Ghz
Graphics
512MB
Memory
1024 MB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
38
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, German, Polish.

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