| Caravan SandWitch | |
|---|---|
 Game Cover | |
| Developer | Studio Plane Toast |
| Publisher | Dear Villagers |
| Director | Alexandre Masse |
| Platforms | |
| Release | September 12, 2024 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Mode | Single-player |
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.
Gameplay
[edit]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 and release
[edit]Caravan SandWitch was created by Emi and Adrien and developed by Studio Plane Toast, an independent game development studio based in France.[1][2] 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.[3] 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
[edit]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.[4] Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received fair approval, being recommended by 63% of critics.[5]
Some critics praised the game's visuals, sound design, and narrative,[6][7] while others criticized the game's pacing and lack of challenge.[8]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pégases | Best Independent Video Game | Won | [9] |
| Best First Video Game | Won | |||
| Visual Excellence | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Duigou, Brian Le (2024-09-16), Emi et Adrien, créatrice et créateur de Caravan SandWitch (in French), retrieved 2025-08-17
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Djebbari, Bilal (2024-09-16), Emi and Adrien, creators of Caravan SandWitch, archived from the original on 2025-01-20, retrieved 2025-08-17
- ^ Boury, Charles. "Caravan Sandwitch Art Direction". Charles Boury. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
- ^ "Caravan SandWitch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "Caravan SandWitch". OpenCritic. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ Rairdin, John (2024-09-12). "Caravan SandWitch (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ Donlan, Christian (2024-09-12). "Caravan SandWitch review - sci-fi that benefits from the power of a real place". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ Ruiz, Fran (2024-09-21). "Caravan SandWitch is a frictionless off-road jaunt which would've been better off as a linear experience". VG247. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "Discover the winning games of the Pégases 2024, the "Césars of video games"". www.sortiraparis.com. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-10-13.