Witchaven and Witchaven 2 are being removed from storefronts on June 15, giving players only a short window to buy the retro shooters before they disappear. Both games are currently available on Steam and GOG with heavy discounts, making this a better handled delisting than some recent cases where games vanished with little warning or no sale.
The two games originally launched in 1995 and 1996. They are fantasy themed first person shooters from an era when PC shooters were still experimenting with tone, structure, and technology. While they may not be as widely remembered as Doom, Duke Nukem 3D, or Quake, they still have a place in PC gaming history and are worth preserving for players who enjoy older shooters.
The Steam versions include community fixes and other improvements, along with the original DOS versions. That means players can choose between a more modernized release and the original form of the game. For retro fans, that kind of flexibility is useful because some players want convenience, while others prefer to experience older games as close to the original release as possible.
GOG may be the better choice if you care about keeping DRM free copies
The games are currently 90 percent off on Steam, bringing each title under $1. There is also a bundle available for $1.48. That makes it easy to add both games to a Steam library before they are removed.
GOG is also selling both games at a discount, and the prices are slightly lower there. Each game is about $0.80 individually, while the bundle is around $1. The stronger reason to buy them on GOG is not only the price, but the DRM free format. GOG copies can be downloaded and kept without depending on a launcher license in the same way.
| Store | Current offer | Main advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | Around 90 percent off, bundle for $1.48 | Easy Steam library access |
| GOG | Around $0.80 each, bundle around $1 | DRM free copies for preservation |
| Delisting date | June 15 | Around three weeks left to buy |
There is no official guarantee in the article that the games will also leave GOG, but it is safe to assume that the delisting may affect more than Steam. If you want the strongest long term protection, GOG is the safer option because DRM free installers can be saved and used later.
This matters because delistings make older games harder to access legally. Sometimes licensing issues, ownership changes, or publishing decisions remove games from sale even when players still want them. Once that happens, new buyers usually lose the easy legal path to purchase them.
Steam Deck players are not left out either. GOG games can still be played on Steam Deck through plugins or third party launchers, so buying the DRM free versions does not mean giving up portable play.
Witchaven and Witchaven 2 may be niche, but their removal is still disappointing. The good news is that players have advance notice, deep discounts, and a DRM free option before June 15. For anyone interested in retro shooters or game preservation, this is the right time to grab them.
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