Action · September 23, 2024
Witchfire (2024)
Witchfire (2024) scores 93% positive on Steam from 8.6k reviews, developed by The Astronauts.
Witchfire (2024) is a Action title from The Astronauts available on Windows. The title carries a 93% Steam positive rating across 8.6k reviews, 127 peak concurrent players, and 30 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Action category.
Witchfire is a single-player RPG shooter from the creative minds behind Painkiller and Bulletstorm. Embark on perilous expeditions, vanquishing foes to enhance your powers and arsenal. Scavenge valuable resources and retreat to your sanctuary, or push your luck by confronting Familiars— the powerful guardians of the witch. Skill and knowledge are essential for success against the Witch of the Black Sea and her witchfire-fueled army. If you die, return to the battlefield for a one-time chance to reclaim what you lost, or attack again with a new plan. Explore vast, immersive biomes and choose your battleground to confront the witch’s forces. Each completed encounter strengthens you and your arsenal through the roguelite system called Arcana. There are countless ways to build your preyer and dominate the witch. Only the most wicked sinners are transformed into preyers, undead assassins sustained by witchfire flowing through their veins. In the base of operations known as the Hermitory, you can choose from a wide selection of distinctive weapons, spells, and artifacts to build your own preyer. On each expedition, you can extract your looted items or, if you feel confident, confront the witch’s Familiar to unlock new areas and powerful items and upgrades. Piece together a story from the past to save the future. Investigate ships crashing on the verge of the witch’s land and locate the artifact that can tip the scales in the ongoing war between the Church and the witches. During the Early Access period, Witchfire will undergo changes, including new areas, enemies, weapons, and tools of destruction. Help us shape the game to reach its full potential!
Release & Availability
| Release date | Sep 23, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | The Astronauts |
| Base price | $31.99 -20% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Release timeline
Witchfire launched on Sep 23, 2024.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by The Astronauts.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Content notes
The game depicts gore, decapitations, frequent violence, firearms, occult topics and general mature content.
Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate Witchfire 93% positive across 8.6k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.
8.0k positive · 600 negative
Critic consensus
Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 12.0k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 127 — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Action
- Early Access
Community tag consensus
- FPS · 345
- Extraction Shooter · 300
- Rogue-lite · 300
- Dark Fantasy · 299
- Souls-like · 297
- Shooter · 284
- RPG · 275
- Early Access · 251
- PvE · 236
- Exploration · 231
- Action RPG · 201
- First-Person · 196
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 13 hours, with a median of 8 hours — a short (5–15 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 15 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 30 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English.
Full audio: English.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Witchfire released?
Witchfire was released on Sep 23, 2024 by The Astronauts.
Is Witchfire worth playing?
Based on 8.6k Steam reviews, Witchfire holds a 93% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does Witchfire support?
Witchfire runs natively on Windows.
How much does Witchfire cost?
Base price on Steam is $31.99 (before seasonal discounts).