Indie games offer an array of accessible and diverse game options for all types of players, letting them step into the shoes of characters ranging from the galaxy's hero to a cute witch like in Little Witch in the Woods. Indie developers are able to reach an audience that would have been unobtainable before platforms like Steam and the massive-bundle-producing itch.io gave them the chance to sell their work, and Steam Early Access has offered new ways to fund a game's development. There are plenty of games for players who want to relax and unwind from the stress of life by living out a simpler, more wholesome fantasy, including a recent trend of cute games about witches and magic.
Indie games are more widely available than ever before, creating unique games that large publishers and developers might not be willing to take a chance on. While the variety of games means there's something for everybody, it can be difficult to sift through everything available, and specific niches can help alleviate this issue. That said, it's not likely that anyone suspected that «cute witch games» would become a thing, but with the popularity of titles like Stardew Valley and other life sims, sprinkling a little extra magic into the mix was likely an inevitability.
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Magic in games isn't new, but these are games that show it doesn't need to be limited to combat. There are indie titles that combine the lighthearted nature of farming sims such as Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon, with the fun of beneficial magic that can be used to water crops or help with cleaning. This means that players can live out a fantasy life in a charming location as a cute witch, replete with the tropes of wholesome
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