
- 72/100
- Players23 ratings
- 80/100
- Critics1 review
More scores
- Metacritic15 critic reviews
- 74/100
- Metacritic usersuser score
- 62/100
- GameFAQsEasy
- 3.44/5
- Player reviews
- 88% positive2,848 reviews
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Runs on
- Windows
- Price
- US$24.99
Where to get it

2024 · Adventure · Indie
Caravan SandWitch
Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure game.
- Released
- 1 September 2024
- Platforms
- AndroidNintendo SwitchPlayStation 5WindowsiOSmacOS
- Genres
- AdventureIndiePlatformerPuzzle
- Developers
- —
- Publishers
- Dear Villagers
- Modes
- Single-player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Themes
- Action
- Country
- France
- Age ratings
- ESRB TPEGI 12
- Languages
- Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain)
- Time to beat
- 7hmain story9hwith extras10hcompletionist
About
Caravan SandWitch is an adventure video game developed by Studio Plane Toast and published by Dear Villagers. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on September 12, 2024, and Mobile for both Android and iOS on August 4, 2026.
›Story
In Caravan SandWitch, embark on a journey across a Sci-Fi Provence-like world, driven by a mystery through your missing sister that unfolds with each step you take.
Interact with the communities on Cigalo, help them with their tasks and meet new people along the way. Take your time to explore the world, whether in your van or on foot.
Life is simple: no combat, no death, no timer, just you, your van, and the world.
Players say
Media
The articlegameplay, story, development, reception
Gameplay
In Caravan SandWitch, the players control Sauge, who is searching for her missing sister, Garance, in a post-apocalyptic world. The world exploration is free, whether in van or on foot, with no combat or danger. The game features van customization, character interactions and puzzle-solving.
Development
Caravan SandWitch was created by Emi and Adrien and developed by Studio Plane Toast, an independent game development studio based in France. The game's development began in 2020, with a team of around 10-15 developers working on the project.
The game's art style was designed with a focus on vibrant colors and detailed environments. The game's soundtrack was composed by Antynomy, a french composer, who aimed to create a haunting and atmospheric score that complemented the game's narrative.
Reception
Caravan SandWitch received "generally favorable reviews" per the review aggregator Metacritic for the Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch releases, and "mixed or average reviews" for the PlayStation 5 release. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received fair approval, being recommended by 63% of critics.
Some critics praised the game's visuals, sound design, and narrative, while others criticized the game's pacing and lack of challenge.
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Collections2 collections
Years
- Games released in 2024List › July–September
Genres
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