Garden of Witches Beginner Guide
Garden of Witches is a fast-paced action roguelike where you play as Sil, the Thread Witch, who must bring together the witches of the Garden for an annual tea party — by beating them into submission with giant scissors and witchcraft. The full 1.0 release (August 28, 2026) rebuilt combat around Scissors, Spells, Imprints and Relics, and added keyboard & mouse support, Steam achievements and Japanese voice overs.
The Core Loop
Each run takes you through the Garden to recruit witches. You choose your Scissors, Spells and Special Skills from the Armory before starting, then battle through enemies and bosses while strengthening the abilities you love.
Between runs, a witch's death doesn't end your story. You return stronger with permanent upgrades and knowledge of your past runs, letting you experiment with other Spells and refine your favorite builds.
The 1.0 Combat System
The 1.0 update replaced the old Attribute and Synergy system with four pillars: Scissors (your primary weapon), Spells, Imprints, and Relics.
Imprints let you further shape your favorite Scissors and Spells so you can customize builds in ways that weren't possible before. New mechanics such as Charge, Combo and Channeling give each ability a stronger identity and reward mastering your loadout.
Controls
Garden of Witches fully supports Keyboard & Mouse, Gamepad, and Keyboard-Only control schemes. You can switch between them at any time in the settings.
What Comes After the Story
Once you clear Epilogue 3, Challenge Mode unlocks. Choose the challenge you want to tackle and put your strongest builds to the test.
The game also includes Steam achievements to chase, and each witch you recruit has their own unique domain worth exploring.
FAQ
When was Garden of Witches 1.0 released?
Garden of Witches 1.0 officially launched on August 28, 2026, ending its Early Access period.
How long is Garden of Witches?
The main story is five chapters, followed by a three-part Epilogue arc. Most players finish the full story in roughly 6 to 15 hours.
What changed in the 1.0 combat overhaul?
1.0 replaced the old Attribute and Synergy system with Scissors, Spells, Imprints and Relics, and added new Charge, Combo and Channeling mechanics.
Does Garden of Witches have achievements?
Yes — Steam achievements were added in the 1.0 update.
Is Japanese voice acting available?
Yes — Japanese voice overs were added in 1.0 for the main story (Chapters 1 to 5).