Kiki’s Delivery Service meets Zelda in this much-anticipated cozy game coming to Switch and PC 

Chibig have announced that their fantasy adventure game Mika and the Witch’s Mountain will be finally coming to Switch and PC (Steam) on August 21. With charming graphics reminiscent of children’s animations, the game has you don the pointy hat of Mika, an aspiring young witch who delivers packages around a small island.   

Just like Kiki in Studio Ghibli’s classic movie Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989), Mika must hop on her broomstick and successfully distribute her parcels to their recipients. Her goal in this cozy coming-of-age story is to buy a magical broomstick powerful enough to take her to the top of the mountain to discover the secret as to why witches flock there.  

Mika and The Witch's Mountain Kiki's Delivery Service Studio Ghibli inspired game

The aim of the game is to do a good job delivering packages. Mika earns money and ratings from customers depending on how well she does her job. This allows her to buy better brooms as well as new costumes. Her job also gives her a chance to get to know the people of the island. 

Mika and The Witch's Mountain Kiki's Delivery Service Studio Ghibli inspired game

A Kickstarter campaign for Mika and the Witch’s Mountain was started in February 2023, with the release date originally slated for around October 2023. It has since exceeded its goal of €40,000, managing to raise €1,300,368 from 24,159 backers (as of July 27). On the game’s Kickstarter page, the developers talk about their influences- stating that Studio Ghibli’s films have always been a source of inspiration for their games, with Kiki’s Delivery Service being a particular favorite. “The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker was a great visual reference for the art of Mika and The Witch’s Mountain, especially the bright and vibrant colors,” they add. 

Mika and The Witch's Mountain Kiki's Delivery Service Studio Ghibli inspired game

Chibig’s previous games include 2020’s Summer in Mara, which currently has a Mostly Positive status on Steam (out of 1,303 reviews) and the 2023 co-developed sequel Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara which has a Very Positive status (out of 115 reviews).  

Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is scheduled to be released on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam) on August 21. There are also plans to bring the game to PS4/PS5 and Xbox One/Series X|S later in 2024. 

Verity Townsend
Verity Townsend

Automaton West Editor and translator. She has a soft spot for old-school Sierra adventure games and Final Fantasy VIII (yes, 8!). Can often be found hunting down weird forgotten games and finding out everything about them. Frequently muses about characters and lines from Metal Gear Solid and Disco Elysium. Aims to keep Automaton fresh and interesting with a wide variety of articles.

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