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Son of a Witch

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?

What works

  • Strong co-op multiplayer support
  • High replayability with randomized levels and items
  • Challenging and skill-based combat
  • Variety of characters, weapons, and pets
  • Active developer engagement and updates

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep difficulty curve, especially in solo play
  • Inventory management can be cumbersome
  • Multiplayer matchmaking requires friends or manual room joining
  • Some balance issues with classes and items
  • Occasional frustrating rng and deaths

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Son of a Witch: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 23/08/2026