UTRECHT, Netherlands – Oct. 9, 2025 – Mystic Forge and solo developer Heckmouse, in partnership with producer Rami Ismail, are thrilled to reveal that DOG WITCH, the turn-based, deck-building roguelike, will launch on Steam on Nov. 5, 2025. In this bite-sized adventure with endless replayability, you’ll become the legendary Dog Witch - half doggo, half witch, all magical mutt - and throw dice to unleash powerful combos in a strategic experience that combines the best of dice-driven roguelikes and deck-builders. Check out the new trailer and try out the game’s free demo on Steam now!
Release Date Trailer: YouTube
"I started working on DOG WITCH in late 2019 with the goal of capturing the feeling of mastering a deep, punishing game like Magic: The Gathering and distilling it into something that plays like an approachable arcade experience,” said Andy Runyon (Heckmouse). “During this time, I've been very lucky to have a single tester, my mom's retired husband, a chess and bridge player with no nerd game experience, to shape the game just by gauging his pure, caveman-level-gamer reactions to things. A lot has changed in my life since then, but I remained obsessed with card game mechanics. Yes, there’s a cute dog, and yes, you can pet it. But the game is about mastery."
If you enjoy the strategic layering of games like Slay the Spire or the dice-rolling unpredictability of Dicey Dungeons, DOG WITCH offers a deeply replayable adventure that will keep you discovering new angles run after run. You’re on a mission to overthrow your former owner, the Mad Master Wizard, journeying through short and snappy runs where you’ll discover over 150 magical artifacts (and their corrupted counterparts), summon unpredictable allies, and master the whims of enchanted dice.
Face off against an eclectic group of enemies and enchanted creatures inspired by the likes of Adventure Time and more in a playful dice-and-card-powered roguelike where every roll sparks comedic chaos. But don’t let the cute art style fool you - this is a dangerous world and you’ll need to keep yourself on a tight leash to get your treats!
🐕 Key Features
- 🎲 Dice-Driven Mayhem: Every dice roll fuels your spells, powers up combos, and triggers unpredictable item effects. No passive rolling – just fast-paced, high-stakes action that keeps every run fresh!
- ♾️ Short & Snappy Runs with Endless Replay: The more you experiment, the deeper the strategies become! Dive into short sessions that each feel distinct thanks to randomized items and upgrades. Master the tension between luck and planning to optimize each run.
- 🧙♂️ Over 150 Items (Plus "Corrupted" Twists): Mix and match spells, relics, and silly dog-themed gear, then push your luck with corrupted variants for extra power (and extra risk).
- 😆 Absurdly Quirky Enemies: Battle gun-wielding Russian Dolls, vengeful Cat Ladies, and questionable Vending Machines. Each encounter is a chaotic puzzle, testing your synergy-building skills in unexpected ways.
- 😈 Summon Doggo Friends: Need friends? Summon laser ponies, gun-toting rats, skeleton sidekicks and more to fight by your side. Pair them with relics and spells to trigger clever chain reactions that tip even the wildest battles in your favor.
- 🐶 Switch Up Your Style, Switch Up Your Strategies: Once you think that you have mastered the game, try on different Dog Witch hats. Each introduces its own unique twists and challenges, requiring clever new strategies to overcome.
- 🐾 Craft Your Own Magical Pup: Choose your fur, hat, bark, and even your chonk level. Recreate your own pet or conjure something cursed!
Who’s going to play the demo and wishlist DOG WITCH, launching November 5 on Steam?? You are! Yes, you are! Follow along on Discord and TikTok for the latest news and updates from the game.
About Mystic Forge
Mystic Forge is a boutique, PC-first publisher focused on Strategy, RPG and Simulation games with a unique gameplay hook. The team brings decades of experience launching standout indie titles, with a mission built around one clear idea: work on games we believe in, with people we enjoy working with. In addition to Australia Did It, Mystic Forge is publishing DOG WITCH, a dice-powered rogue-like described as “perfect for veterans burnt out on rogue-likes,” and an unannounced passion project from a South Asian studio that impressed the team with its ambition, creative drive, rich setting, original themes and potential to introduce new stories to a wider global audience.
About Heckmouse
Heckmouse (Andy Runyon) has been developing board- and videogames since 2015. His previous titles include the critically acclaimed Dr. Meep, which was selected as Zach Gage’s 2018 Puzzle Game of the Year.