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Games like Witchhazel Woods

If Witchhazel Woods is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Road 66, Samorost 2 and When The Past Was Around — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Witchhazel Woods: Your dog has been kidnapped by a lonely ghost! To save her, you must go on a journey through the woods, helping the creatures you meet along the way.

2022IndieAdventure7.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Rachel Wigell
Witchhazel Woods — Steam game cover

Players who liked Witchhazel Woods also play

Steam players who put hours into Witchhazel Woods also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. The Road 66

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Witchhazel Woods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    The Road 66 is a 2D pixel art adventure where Kai and childhood friends Sue and Nile hit the road to find the brothers' missing mother. Along Route 66, they’ll encounter talking cats, dancing fire gods, and eerie folklore. Start the engine—adventure awaits!

    2029IndieAdventureRPGSteam ↗
  2. Samorost 2

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Witchhazel Woods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Samorost 2 tells a surreal story of a space gnome whose dog just got kidnapped by mischievous aliens. Set out on a short expedition to rescue the pup, deal with curious strangers and relax to the soothing music by Tomáš "Floex" Dvořák.

    2009IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. When The Past Was Around

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Witchhazel Woods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

    2020IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Botanicula

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Witchhazel Woods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

    2012IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. No Longer Home

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Witchhazel Woods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Farewell North

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Witchhazel Woods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Witchhazel Woods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Experience the Myth of Frankenstein through the innocent eyes of his creature. Make decisions and change people's view that you will meet on your way. Now, the myth is in your hands, so how are you going to end it?

    2019IndieAdventureCasual15.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Heaven's Vault

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Witchhazel Woods fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.

    2019IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Witchhazel Woods at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Witchhazel Woods on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Witchhazel Woods on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Witchhazel Woods.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under Witchhazel Woods on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Witchhazel Woods on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under Witchhazel Woods on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Witchhazel Woods on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Witchhazel Woods on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Witchhazel Woods.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Witchhazel Woods on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Witchhazel Woods.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Witchhazel Woods.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Witchhazel Woods.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Witchhazel Woods.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Samorost 2

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Samorost 2 tells a surreal story of a space gnome whose dog just got kidnapped by mischievous aliens. Set out on a short expedition to rescue the pup, deal with curious strangers and relax to the soothing music by Tomáš "Floex" Dvořák.

    2009IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. When The Past Was Around

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

    2020IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Botanicula

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.

    2012IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. No Longer Home

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Farewell North

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    Play as a border collie and restore color to your human’s world in an atmospheric journey through the northern isles of Scotland. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths, herd animals and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.

    2024IndieAdventureCasual23.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Heaven's Vault

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Witchhazel Woods.

    An archaeologist uncovers a lost history in an ancient space Nebula. Award-winning narrative adventure game with hieroglyphic language puzzles, from the creators of 80 DAYS.

    2019IndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Witchhazel Woods

How much does Witchhazel Woods cost?
Witchhazel Woods is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Witchhazel Woods?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Witchhazel Woods are The Road 66, Samorost 2, When The Past Was Around.
Who developed Witchhazel Woods?
Witchhazel Woods was developed by Rachel Wigell.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Witchhazel Woods.

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