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Steam app 1222540 · updated 13 Sep 2026, 00:23 UTC

Gastova: The Witches of Arkana

Gastova is a lighthearted 2D platform adventure game. As the Guardian Witch of Arkana, Gastova must keep the balance of magic, solve a mystery involving the elemental fount guardians, discover hidden truths, and protect the future of her world from ominous forces before it's too late...

Gastova: The Witches of Arkana Steam header artwork
MechWolf ProductionsMechWolf Productions
1playing now
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Gastova: The Witches of Arkana was released on 15 Jun, 2026.

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Game information

Updated 13 Sep 2026, 00:23 UTC
App ID
1222540
Last updated
09 Sep 2026 build 25213143
Developer
MechWolf Productions
Publisher
MechWolf Productions
Release date
15 Jun, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Download size
1.11 GB
Install size
3.90 GB
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
40

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportGamepad RecommendedDualShock Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

ActionAdventureRPGIndiePlatformerMetroidvaniaFemale Protagonist2D PlatformerExplorationAnimeRetroPixel GraphicsSingleplayer2DColorfulCuteComedyAction-Adventure1990'sCats
About this gameFull description from Steam
⭐A MAGICAL ADVENTURE AWAITS!⭐ Something is amiss with the witches that guard the Elemental Founts of Arkana. Gastova, the current Guardian Witch, sets out on a journey to discover the reason behind the strange behavior of her former classmates and fellow witches, and to restore the founts and their strained friendships to normal. As long as the bonds between the Guardian Witch and the Founts are restored, Gastova will be able to draw on the power of all the other witches who find her worthy. Defeat the other witches to receive their blessing and awaken Gastova’s power to channel her friends’ magic, and find out the truth behind the mysterious individual sowing all the chaos behind the scenes! ⭐FEATURES⭐ ☆ Classic Platformer With a New Perspective Inspired by classics such as Mega Man, Metroid, and Wonder Boy, Gastova: The Witches of Arkana mixes old and new concepts in a witchy package! With a vast arsenal, Gastova can summon special companions, wear outfits equipped with different mechanics, cast powerful magic with grimoires, and acquire a selection of different weapons to defeat the challenges in her journey! ☆ Many Stand in Your Way Find and defeat a unique and vast selection of enemies! Each area of the game has its own set of mobs that can only be fought in these places, each with its own abilities to spice up your adventure. By overcoming these enemies, you collect their bestiary entries to understand their strengths and weaknesses. ☆ Powerful Foes Await Your Challenge Face off against the Fount Guardians and their Protectors in a wild variety of boss battles! Defeat these challenges to receive their blessings, strengthening Gastova in the process. As your bonds with your former friends begin to mend, their powers manifest in many unique forms: Be it with powerful super attacks of your Staff, or in the form of adorable but fierce companions, who will assist Gastova in unique ways ☆ Find Special Weapons and Unlock Magical Outfits Acquire powerful staves along the way that grant Gastova unique attacks! They are useful to counter and defeat different enemies found in the world of Arkana. Powerful foes will always have a higher chance of granting you that special Staff! Find collectibles along the way and unlock special outfits that may modify the way Gastova interacts with her companions, weapons, powers, and even the world around her!
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUSlViolência fantasiosa
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ or newer Processor: Intel Core i3-3130M Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 2048 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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Linux

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Supported languages5 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
Portuguese - Brazil
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

40 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Crabby ShoesAchievement
Breezing MovesAchievement
Honey QueenAchievement
Tea Party in the WoodsAchievement
RiddlingAchievement
Cat FightAchievement
Tomb RaidingAchievement
Ghost BusterAchievement
Spooky ActivityAchievement
Banished!Hidden achievement

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50 developer announcements, Oct 2020 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Stable Build 1.04A Launched!

    Patch Notes for Stable Build ver 1.0AImplemented Randomizer Mode.Implemented Mirage of Aldebaran Bonus Boss Fight (Post-Game only).Implemented Piggy's Pawn Shop informational dialogue lines.Added a new type of notification format for…

    RayaneFLX
  2. Notice to All Players (09/01/2026)

    Hi, everyone!Let's talk about the game's newest update and what to expect from it!First, we'd like to inform everyone that Title Update 1 will be released on Monday, September 7th, at 7 p.m. PST.We're working on additional bug fixes and…

    RayaneFLX

August

  1. Bugfix Patch ver 1.03A is now live!

    Patch Notes for ver 1.03ANew Shop ImplementedSpeed of camera panning has been increased.Healing values of the Maid of Catcafe outfit's perfect dodge increased.Implemented new radial menu for staves on controller.Fixed looping sound effects…

    Patch notes
  2. Notice to All Players (08/02/2026)

    Hi, everyone!We're here to discuss a few things regarding the state of the game and more!First, we'd like to inform you that the next bugfix update will be released on Friday, August 7th, at 7 p.m. PST.This decision was reached due to…

    RayaneFLX

June

  1. Bugfix Patch ver 1.02A is now live!

    Patch Notes for ver 1.02AFixed a bug where Nephelle had an abnormally long cooldown time.Fixed a rare clipping bug when transferring between areas.Slightly nerfed the damage on the Dragon Whisker's whirlpool damage.Fixed a bug that causes…

    Patch notes
  2. Bugfix Patch ver 1.01A is now live!

    Patch Notes for ver 1.01AFixed an issue where the overwrite button on the title screen is unresponsive.Slightly adjusted Isadora's fight to ensure that the difficulty spike isn't as severe.Added a star indicator on bestiary icons for…

    Patch notes
  3. Notice to All Players (06/19/2026)

    Hi, everyone!We’re here to let everyone know we’re postponing the next bugfix patch (version 1.01A) from today, Friday, to Sunday at 7 p.m. PST.The reason we are doing this is to comply with several requests from players, such as performing…

    RayaneFLX
  4. Stable Build 1.0A Launched!

    Patch Notes for Stable Build ver 1.0AFixed several graphics display issues and replaced obsolete sprites/animations.Fixed several audio bugs and missing sound effects bugs.Added sounds to all remaining boss fights and in-game…

    RayaneFLX
  5. Notice to All Early Access Players

    Hi, Everyone!With the official release right before us, we thought it'd be prudent to discuss something very important. Currently, purchasing or activating a key during Early Access grants you a license not only for the base game but also…

    RayaneFLX
  6. Early Access Build ver 2.05A is now live!

    Patch Notes for Early Access Build ver 2.05AUsing the Bloom Staff with the Beewitching outfit now enhances the projectile. The projectile will be further enhanced with Mimi's presence.Visual is now added to indicate Stephy's morale.The…

    Patch notes

May

  1. Early Access Build ver 2.04A is now live!

    Patch Notes for Early Access Build ver 2.04AThe Mage General outfit now allows the Crystal Wand to spawn a shield for Gastova upon detonation.The Crows from the Crow Staff now carry a Pumpkin Bomb when the Spooky Pumpkin outfit is…

    Patch notes
  2. Steam Cloud Activation Notice

    Hello, everyone!We have decided to configure and grant access to the Steam Cloud for the game in advance. Please make sure to start the game to synchronize your saves correctly.Extra informationSave files are located in your OS system…

    RayaneFLX
  3. Early Access Build ver 2.03A is now live!

    Patch Notes for Early Access Build ver 2.03AFixed an issue with all Mirages awarding the Regalia Outfit.Added sound effects to the Shade of Rage Boss Fight.

    Patch notes
  4. Early Access Build ver 2.02A is now live!

    Patch Notes for Early Access Build ver 2.02ASummons are now properly dismissed before Aerial Assault.UI is now hidden in Aerial Assault.System save text is no longer displayed after closing the menu.Fixed Grimoire save icons using the wrong…

    Patch notes
  5. Early Access Build ver 2.01B is now live!

    Patch Notes for Early Access Build ver 2.01BFixed several missing warp destination names.Fixed an issue with Torch of the Mentor being unobtainable. Save files from Hard Mode that qualify for this outfit should retroactively have the outfit…

    Patch notes
  6. Early Access Build ver 2.01A is now live!

    Patch Notes for Early Access Build ver 2.01AFixed various issues with fonts and text display.The Android at Argentum now drops the appropriate Staff.The Lux outfit (Eternal Light) unlock condition has now been implemented.The Scarab Staff…

    Patch notes
  7. Early Access Build ver 2.0B is now live!

    Patch Notes for Early Access Build ver 2.0BFixed Guardian Witch costume not unlocking properly.Fixed several achievements not unlocking after defeating the final boss.Fixed the elemental exp bar not working.Fixed various inconsistencies…

    Patch notes
  8. Early Access Build 2.0A Launched

    Patch Notes for Early Access Build ver 2.0AComplete replacement of Early Access Build ver 1.01c with various fixes and complete mechanic overhauls.Japanese language support has been added to the game.Observations:We're still working on…

    RayaneFLX

April

  1. Early Access Build Update Date Information Round 2

    Hello Everyone!It's been a while. We're still here, and unfortunately, we've had some health issues and other personal matters to deal with as a team during this period, but still, we'd like to sincerely apologize for the lateness of this…

    RayaneFLX

January

  1. Endgame Patch Progress #1

    Hello, Everyone!Happy New Year, and I hope you guys have enjoyed the festivities!Recently, we’ve been discussing within the community posts about the postponement of the Endgame Patch Early Access build’s release and the reasons why that…

    RayaneFLX

December

  1. Gastova: The Witches of Arkana Endgame Build Updates and Info

    Howdy, everyone!Thank you for the general welcoming response to the news of the update. Before we dive deep into the contents, let’s get something rather important out of the way:Gastova: The Witches of Arkana Early Access Build update…

    RayaneFLX

November

  1. Early Access Build Update Date Information

    Hello Everyone! We’re glad to be back! Our update today will be quite short, but no less significant.On December 9th, 2025, 7pm (PST), Gastova: The Witches of Arkana will have an earlier Access Build update, version 1.02A - "Endgame…

    RayaneFLX

March

  1. March 2025 News and Game Progress!

    Hello Everyone! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/af8a66c1c6bea4a7ef9aa544a1b54c4271b19e38.png It's been a while. First, let us preface this by apologizing for taking so long to make another update regarding the game. Please be assured that we…

    RayaneFLX

July

  1. More Development News and Game Progress

    Hello Everyone! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/af8a66c1c6bea4a7ef9aa544a1b54c4271b19e38.png We're back again to deliver you guys more news and talk about game progress! Everyone has been anticipating the endgame patch (so are we!), so we…

    RayaneFLX

June

  1. Steam Summer Sale 2024 - 50% Off!

    Hello Everyone! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/af8a66c1c6bea4a7ef9aa544a1b54c4271b19e38.png The Steam Summer Sale has arrived! From June 27th until July 11th, Gastova: The Witches of Arkana is 50% Off! Those who purchase Gastova during the…

    RayaneFLX

April

  1. Development News and Game Progress

    Hello Everyone! It's been awhile since we had a development news here on steam. We apologize for the long wait! Let's discuss the state of the game, its future and how we shall go forward with completing the development of Gastova: The…

    RayaneFLX

March

  1. Steam Spring Sale 2024 - 50% Off!

    Hello Everyone! It's time for the Steam Spring Sale! From March 14th until 21st, Gastova: The Witches of Arkana is 50% Off! As a reminder, those who purchase Gastova during the Early Access period can also acquire the Gastova: Festive Hat…

    RayaneFLX

February

  1. 2D Platformer Vibes Event is Now Live!

    Hi Everyone! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/af8a66c1c6bea4a7ef9aa544a1b54c4271b19e38.png We're partaking in the 2D Platformer Vibes event here on Steam. It's being hosted by our friends from Retrovibe and we're excited to be a part of it! Come…

    RayaneFLX
  2. Next Fest Weeklong Deal - 50% OFF!

    Hi Everyone! We hope you guys are enjoying the Next Fest! We've had the pleasure to have our demo in one of the previous Next Fest, and it was a real fun experience! Make sure to check out lots of amazing games! To celebrate the occasion…

    RayaneFLX

December

  1. More News and Development Progress

    Hello Everyone! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/1fd63896aaa7688ade85d629826c66fb427665a8.png We're here once more. A couple of months ago we made an update to tell you of more news about the game. Now, let's start with a few things of notice…

    RayaneFLX

October

  1. Early Access Patch Release Date Announcement

    Hello Everyone! A couple of months have passed since our last update, and we figured it was time to give you guys another heads up regarding the game. This update is going to be brief, but quite significant, so let's get to it! Progress…

    RayaneFLX

July

  1. Development News #2

    Hello Everyone! A month has passed since our last update. We figured we should give you guys more regular updates even if they don't sound exciting or cool news, since it also reassures you all we are still going strong and the game isn't…

    RayaneFLX

June

  1. Steam Summer Sale 2023 - Gastova at 50% Off!

    Hello Everyone! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/48577ca3eaf2e0e2438105ae63217660f0a5b902.png We are posting this update to let you guys know we are going to take part in the Steam Summer Sale! From June 29th until July 13th, Gastova: The…

    RayaneFLX
  2. Development News #1

    Hello Everyone! It’s been awhile since we’ve had an update here on Steam. We usually do these types of updates on our Kickstarter page, but starting now, we will give these updates directly here on Steam, for all the players to be on the…

    RayaneFLX

January

  1. Early Access Build 1.01c

    Patch Notes for Early Access Build ver 1.01c Changed the animation effects on Sophia's Flood ability. Fixed Sophia's stone pillar ability not doing any damage. Fixed an issue causing Isadora to bug out. Fixed Fade music skip scene not…

    Patch notes

December

  1. Early Access Build 1.01b

    Patch Notes for Early Access Build ver 1.01b Fixed text overflow for the list of warp destinations. Fixed various localization issues pertaining to Treasure chests.

    Patch notes
  2. Major Game Update: Early Access Build 1.01a

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/c38ae54af88b7e96cdedc3f53663aff47b463701.png Hello Everyone! Today we are excited to provide you with a bit of good news! We have worked hard in the past week to finalize, implement, test and update some…

    RayaneFLX
  3. Early Access Build 1.00i

    Changes: -Fixed a softlock in Caverns 1 Map 6 due to incorrectly placed jump platforms. Sorry for the frequency of these updates. But we have to address soft lock and game breaking issues as soon as possible. We apologize for any…

    Patch notes
  4. Early Access Build 1.00h

    Changes: -Fixed the incorrect behavior of the projectiles for Dryad enemies. -Fixed all the Astral Mirages displaying the new power image. Only Virgo displays it now. -Fixed getting stuck in Felicity's boss room when revisiting the room.…

    Patch notes
  5. Early Access Build 1.00g Early Access Build 1.00g

    Changes: -Fixed a bug that was preventing players from using Down + Jump to drop through the ledge. -Fixed some controllers not being able to use Element Bursts with left trigger and minimap with Select/Back/Share.

    Patch notes
  6. Early Access Build 1.00f

    Changes: -Fixed incorrect minimap placement. Added "Next" objective tracker on the minimap so that it's easier to navigate to new areas. -Fixed keybind issue for Interact/Jump.

    Patch notes
  7. Early Access Build 1.00e

    Changes: -Fixed a bug where using element burst will freeze the summon if the summon level is below 3.

    Patch notes
  8. Gastova: The Witches of Arkana Early Access Released!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/7b353654027f19b777502ba9bc61161ef42ea05a.png Hello Everyone! Gastova: the Witches of Arkana is finally release in Early Access So, what exactly does this mean now? Basically, from here onwards we plan to directly…

    RayaneFLX
  9. Early Access Release Date!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/8014c6d2336ac9a8b1d407eed2438ca19bffda01.png Hello Everyone! We're very excited to announce that we are going into a public Early Access Release for Gastova: the Witches of Arkana! Steam Early Access will begin…

    RayaneFLX

September

  1. Demo Available Now!

    https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/36818789/682957115a13933b05bb77f352429cdbd3a0bde1.png Hello Everyone! We're excited to announce a public demo for Gastova: the Witches of Arkana! In this demo, the first…

    RayaneFLX

April

  1. Release date changes

    Hi everyone! We're sorry to inform you that the release date for Gastova: Witches of Arkana has been pushed back several months. It would seem that our original release date was overly optimistic. We need a bit more time to polish the game…

    anDai

December

  1. Patch Update 2.02f

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/b5c3800c3f90ed6892145848434211a64bc9f443.png Updates for patch 2.02f is now live! Fixed an issue with some projectiles that used gravity. Fixed an issue with walking on slopes while firing. Fixed an issue where…

    Patch notes
  2. Patch Update 2.02e

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/a61f2ad3d673f6769c264ed87b648ad7fed986e0.png Updates for patch 2.02e is now live! Fixed a bug where the game would freeze in Gastova's room. Fixed Gastova's projectile behavior. There were rare occurences where…

    Patch notes

November

  1. Early Access Content Update 2.0

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/5178a35f60e98790e6ae82e43c7e1873227c4e5d.png The first early access content update is now live! -A new area, Scorching Desert has been added. -A new area, The Tomb of El’Gato has been added. -A new area, Spooky…

    anDai

October

  1. Gastova: The Witches of Arkana Release Date Changes and More!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/36818789/636c5c44f569c1869aed734dad74bf9c481081fe.png Hi Everyone! We'd like to briefly discuss changes regarding Gastova: The Witches of Arkana's release date, and where we'll go from here onwards. As it stands, we'll…

    RayaneFLX

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