Game Overview
A stolen body and a hostile maze give this pixel-art action adventure an unusually grim fairy-tale premise. A young girl enters the Witch’s Labyrinth wearing a magical hat, determined to reclaim her brother from the witch responsible for his fate. The result is a compact, exploration-focused 2D journey built around dangerous rooms, strange secrets, and the constant promise that another route may be hiding just beyond the current screen. Its mood balances colorful retro visuals with a surprisingly macabre motivation, making the labyrinth feel more threatening than its cute sprite work initially suggests.
Combat drives much of the moment-to-moment action, with the heroine finding and using different weapon types such as knives, swords, hammers, and other tools of destruction. Each encounter asks players to manage spacing, commit to attacks, and deal with enemies while navigating the labyrinth’s layouts rather than simply charging straight ahead. Progress comes from pushing through sprawling interconnected stages, opening up maps, and returning to areas when new paths or conditions make previously unavailable secrets accessible. The 66 mushrooms are more than a decorative collectible hunt: some only materialize after specific requirements are met, encouraging careful exploration and experimentation across the game’s world.
What stands out is its commitment to an old-school action-adventure structure instead of a linear series of combat arenas. Large stages, hidden objectives, varied weapon attacks, and a magical-labyrinth theme give it a Metroidvania-adjacent appeal, even if the focus is on exploration rather than elaborate character builds. Particle effects add visual energy to spells, attacks, and environmental details, helping the Pixel Game Maker MV presentation feel livelier than a bare-bones retro project. Players who enjoy searching every corner in games like Cave Story, Momodora, or smaller indie labyrinth adventures should find plenty to like, while newcomers can appreciate its direct premise and immediately readable action.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms?
After extracting The Witch & The 66 Mushrooms, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 196.18 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.