What are the pros of Magical Girl Witch Trials?

Stellar art direction and a gorgeous visual style that stands out in the genre.. Brilliantly written and memorable character cast that leaves a lasting impression.. Amazingly unique and high-quality soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.. Thrilling 'death game' narrative with unexpected story developments.. Strong appeal for fans of Yuri themes and magical girl aesthetics..

What are the cons of Magical Girl Witch Trials?

Lack of an official English translation requires international players to use third-party tools.. The first half of the game is perceived by some players as slow or boring.. Technical issues on Mac platforms, specifically black screens during trial segments.. Occasional lapses in logical consistency within the murder mystery mechanics..

Magical Girl Witch Trials

Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.

97%

Overwhelmingly Positive

DevelopersAcacia, Re,AER

PublishersCIRCLE LINE GAMES, Re,AER

Release DateJul 18, 2025

$29.99

Peak Players8.4K

PlatformsWindows · macOS

Adventure

Indie

Simulation

AI Review Summary

Magical Girl Witch Trials is a highly-regarded death game visual novel praised for its exceptional art direction, memorable characters, and engaging mystery. While currently lacking an official English translation, it has garnered a dedicated following among fans of the genre who are willing to use translation tools to experience its thrilling narrative.

Pros

Stellar art direction and a gorgeous visual style that stands out in the genre.95%
Brilliantly written and memorable character cast that leaves a lasting impression.90%
Amazingly unique and high-quality soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.85%
Thrilling 'death game' narrative with unexpected story developments.85%
Strong appeal for fans of Yuri themes and magical girl aesthetics.70%

Cons

Lack of an official English translation requires international players to use third-party tools.95%
The first half of the game is perceived by some players as slow or boring.50%
Technical issues on Mac platforms, specifically black screens during trial segments.30%
Occasional lapses in logical consistency within the murder mystery mechanics.40%

Notable Mentions

Many English-speaking players are successfully using LunaTranslator to navigate the Japanese text.
The game features trial mechanics that draw heavy comparisons to the Danganronpa series.
Highly recommended by players to be experienced blind to avoid spoilers.

Confidence: 48%

Based on the 63 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 21, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

1.2K

Peak · last 90 days

1.7K

All-time peak

8.4K

Price

Current price

$29.99

Lowest tracked

$23.99since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week

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Last 30 days

96%

All-time positive

97%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews33.8K

Positive: 32.7K (97%)Negative: 1.2K (3%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

41h

Avg Playtime at Review

92%

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