The Witch’s Bakery is a 2D adventure RPG where you step into the shoes of Lunne, a young witch opening her very own bakery in Paris.
Time to dust off your baking skills (yes, I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on those croissants) while managing your shop and wandering through a magical take on the French capital. Paris has always been known as a city of romance and emotions. Here, those emotions become much more than a backdrop, as you’ll use empathy and a little bit of heart magic to help your customers overcome their struggles.
Happy baking!
The Look and Feel of The Witch’s Bakery
The Witch’s Bakery is absolutely bursting with color and charm. From the cobbled streets to the glowing rooftops at night, and from the elegant Haussmann-style buildings to the cozy little cafés, everything immediately captures that romantic Parisian atmosphere. It feels familiar while still leaving plenty of room for fantasy. The bakery itself follows the same philosophy. Everything is very… apothecary style, if that makes sense. Decorating your shop is surprisingly fun, with furniture ranging from full-on Halloween witch aesthetics to much softer, cottagecore-inspired decorations. I can already tell I’ll probably spend far too much time rearranging everything.
I also appreciated the diversity of the characters walking around the city. Paris naturally brings together people from all kinds of backgrounds, ages and fashion styles, and the game reflects that rather well. It’s a small detail, but it helps the world feel much more alive.
My favorite location, however, was easily the Heart Palace. It’s whimsical, symbolic and wonderfully imaginative. Since every Heart Palace is shaped by its owner’s emotions, memories and thoughts, each one has the potential to feel completely unique. If the full game keeps exploring this idea, I can’t wait to discover what other emotional worlds Lunne will step into.
The Pros of The Witch’s Bakery
Running the bakery is pleasantly straightforward. You prepare the dough while Orio, your magical companion, takes care of baking the pastries. At first, your menu is limited to classics like croissants, baguettes and pain au chocolat, but it gradually expands as you progress. The pace also feels very relaxing. Customers arrive at a comfortable speed, giving you enough time to prepare their orders without ever feeling overwhelmed. Of course, some of them need a little more than just a delicious pastry. That’s when Lunne’s heart magic comes into play.
The Heart Palace quickly became one of my favorite mechanics in the demo. Exploring someone’s inner world while hearing fragments of their thoughts and memories makes these emotional journeys feel surprisingly intimate. It’s a delicate way of telling personal stories, and I think that’s where the game truly shines.
The demo only lets you visit a handful of neighborhoods and shops, but what is already there feels carefully crafted. It left me curious to discover more of magical Paris in the full release. Social interactions also seem to play an important role. During my playthrough, I even invited a few new friends to the cinema to strengthen our relationships. It’s a small feature, but one that makes the world feel warmer (and it might play a bigger role later, who knows).
The Cons of The Witch’s Bakery
One thing I noticed is that there isn’t much free time outside of the main quests. Of course, this is only a demo, so it makes sense that exploration is fairly limited for now. Still, I would have loved a little more freedom to simply wander around Paris between story moments.
The management side also feels quite forgiving at the moment. Likewise, the puzzles you encounter during magical missions aren’t particularly challenging. Whether that’s intentional or simply because this is an early slice of the game remains to be seen. That said, I also understand that The Witch’s Bakery doesn’t seem to be aiming for a demanding management experience. It’s much more interested in offering a comforting, slow-paced adventure centered around baking, friendship and emotional connections. That approach won’t necessarily appeal to every RPG player, but it feels very consistent with the game’s identity.
Final Thoughts
I really enjoyed my time with The Witch’s Bakery. I actually had the chance to try it for a bit during Paris Games Week 2025, and it was already showing a lot of promise. This demo gave me more time to appreciate its gorgeous art direction and, more importantly, the emotional stories hidden behind each customer.
It’s a gentle game that isn’t trying to overwhelm you. Instead, it invites you to slow down, bake a few pastries, meet charming characters and help them carry a little less emotional weight. And honestly… playing it during one of Europe’s hottest heatwaves somehow made its cozy atmosphere feel even more comforting.
If the full game manages to build on everything the demo introduces, The Witch’s Bakery could become a lovely little cozy RPG. For now, it’s certainly left me looking forward to returning to Lunne’s bakery.
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