DOG WITCH

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Movies Games and Tech
    Nov 17, 2025
    90
    DOG WITCH is a roguelike deckbuilding game of dice that offers strategic planning and a challenge. Developed by Heckmouse and published by Mystic Forge, the game features over 150 unique items and various witch hats to don, allowing for a different experience with each run. After customizing your pup, you will face off against a wacky cast of enemies, such as gun wielding nesting dolls and a triangle trio, as you make your way to confront the evil wizard who calls you a bad dog. With six different die faces in quick, snappy combat, its important to create an evolving strategy and have a bit of RNG luck too. DOG WITCH is a game that will having you barking up all the right trees, offering an enjoyable experience to dog-loving players everywhere!
  2. Softpedia
    Dec 15, 2025
    80
    DOG WITCH has a unique dice-rolling combat system that is both challenging and varied. Players need to play quite a bit to see all the more than 100 magical artifacts they can work with and discover how they can mix and match their abilities, if lucky, to abuse the mechanics and make their canine wizard unstoppable. The title’s gameplay successfully generates the “one more run” feeling. But players will have to deal with the lack of narrative elements and the limited visual appeal. DOG WITCH is best enjoyed in sessions of two or three runs, which allow the game to show off its tactical appeal without becoming repetitive.
  3. XboxEra
    Dec 2, 2025
    80
    DOG WITCH is plenty cute as it is fun. Thanks to the short runs, it’s easy to hop into whenever you need to spend a bit of time without having to overthink on builds and setups. Thanks to a good amount of enemy and equipment variety, you can’t go wrong with this adorable deckbuilder.
  5. GameGrin
    Nov 20, 2025
    75
    DOG WITCH is a fun roguelike that makes every attempt an enjoyable one. If you want a slightly cosy adventure to slay a dark wizard and you’re feeling lucky, this game is for you!
  6. Loot Level Chill
    Nov 5, 2025
    75
    Dog Witch is an entertaining Roguelike that's refreshingly easy to pick up, and will leave your tail wagging thanks to its clever dice combat.
  7. Tech-Gaming
    Nov 19, 2025
    74
    In a sea of deckbuilders, DOG WITCH stands out by keeping things simple and clever. Its dice-fueled combat makes every choice a tiny puzzle worth chewing on.
  8. Gaming Age
    Nov 12, 2025
    70
    Unfortunately for Dog Witch, the gameplay does very little to differentiate itself or to set the game apart. The game claims to have 150+ items that can be mixed and matched in different ways, but all in all, it mostly feels like you’re playing the same actions over and over again. While it certainly takes a little longer to master than your average Slay the Spire clone – in part, I think, because every run feels so short – the gameplay feels a little lacking in the sort of inspiration that will keep you coming back again and again.
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  1. The Escapist
    Nov 5, 2025
    It offered bags of replay value with plenty of unique build options, and each enemy felt well-designed. If you’re a fan of titles with elements of dice games, roguelikes, and deck-builders, you’ll get a kick out of the speedy gameplay that Dog Witch offers.