Coven of the Chicken Foot

About

Coven of the Chicken Foot is a puzzle-platformer where you play as Gertie, an aging witch with a grudge. She’s not here to slay monsters or collect loot. Instead she navigates cursed environments like murky swamps and hero-filled catacombs using her strange companion as both tool and partner. The gameplay loops around solving environmental puzzles by manipulating this creature’s unpredictable abilities while managing its temperamental behavior. You’ll spend more time coaxing and calming than combat. The game stands out for its skewed take on fantasy tropes. Its art style blends cozy cottage vibes with grimy textures that make every location feel lived-in and decaying. Community feedback highlights the slow-burn relationship between Gertie and her partner as both its heart and hook. With over 80% positive reviews on early access, players praise the clever level design and darkly humorous tone. The lack of traditional combat keeps the focus on clever traversal and emotional payoff.

Storyline

The dungeons are plundered and the monsters are killed. As heroes move on, an elderly witch quietly gets to work. Gertie has long awaited her moment to prove herself to the coven. Having pledged to counter the so-called “heroes” and their unbridled pride, she’ll require the assistance of an odd creature. Coven of the Chicken Foot is a charming yet dark, character puzzle-platformer set in a stylized world that ‘winks’ at the tropes of a traditional fantasy-adventure game. As Gertie, players venture into dark dungeons, lush forests, catacombs of fallen heroes, and mucky bogs that kill all those that dare enter. Gertie is not your typical hero: She won’t be swinging swords or double-jumping her way past dangers. Instead, she must learn to work with and adapt to her peculiar companion to survive.