Caravan SandWitch Reviews

Caravan SandWitch is ranked in the 51st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Oct 30, 2024

As a delightful game to wind down with, Caravan SandWitch presents a stylish and chill world but it's certainly lacking gameplay-wise. 🏜️

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7 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2024

Caravan SandWitch is a small-scale open world adventure that delivers a tale that’s as heart warming as it is sombre; it’s filled with nuanced relationships and impressively deep lore, and I found it a joy to experience. There’s little to fault about the cosy, risk free gameplay except that it simply may not be to everybody’s taste, but for me, it makes a nice change of pace to a landscape that’s currently bubbling over with ultra-tough soulslike adventures. Pottering around in your beat up old van and doing good deeds for people feels genuinely rewarding, and exploring the final abandoned outposts of civilisation on Cigalo offers a sense of adventure that’s so much bigger than its 10-15 hour runtime.

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79%
Oct 27, 2024

Caravan SandWitch has great visuals, an excellent story, and very engaging exploration, but the lack of enemies (and combat) makes the game somewhat monotonous. However, for the price on the eShop and considering the positive aspects mentioned earlier, it’s a good option to pass the time during your free hours.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 24, 2024

In the end, Caravan SandWitch is a game for those who don't want to get into trouble and want to enjoy an interesting story with a simple design and mechanics, perhaps even for those who want to get into video games, but not in a such a deep level. The sense of freedom and exploration is well achieved, although the proposal does not take long to expose the resources that, in my opinion, lengthen it more than necessary,

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Oct 2, 2024

Caravan SandWitch is a delightful morsel of exploration and storytelling. While the gameplay’s simplicity might put people off if they need a challenge to their games, I appreciate how much love and care went into this. While its performance on the Steam Deck is more power dependent than I expected, I had enormous fun with it, and it is probably something that can be improved with patches. I will not be surprised if it makes my Top 10 list in December.

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Niche Gamer
Augusto A.
Top Critic
4.5 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2024

The game does its best to stretch its playtime by having you half-explore places before being able to come back with the correct gadget and access one or two extra rooms, which would be enjoyable if its puzzles and gameplay weren’t simple to a fault, instead creating an overall forgettable experience.

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No Recommendation / Blank
Sep 27, 2024

A science fiction adventure with its heart in the right place, but which does little with its interesting formula.

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90 / 100
Sep 27, 2024

Caravan SandWitch is an interesting and emotional adventure in a mysterious and beautiful open world. Plane Toad has managed to create an adventure free of combat mechanics and any type of danger where we can explore at our own pace while the story develops. A good narrative and good character design at the level of depth and development complete this great mystery and science fiction adventure that we cannot help but recommend.

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GBAtemp
Top Critic
7.8 / 10.0
Sep 24, 2024

Caravan SandWitch will prove to be a compelling experience for fans of exploration games. Cigalo’s intriguing mysteries and interesting inhabitants makes it a journey worth undertaking, even if it is an uneven one.

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6.8 / 10.0
Sep 24, 2024
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8 / 10
Sep 23, 2024

While the release schedule is packed with holiday season blockbusters, it's indie delights like Caravan Sand Witch that are the true pioneers of gaming, Sauge's adventures across Cigalo mirroring Plane Toast's exploration of the human spirit.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2024

Caravan SandWitch is a gorgeous, cozy exploration game with a story that falls flat. It won't hold a spell over you for long, but a weekend is all it needs.

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Sep 17, 2024

Caravan SandWitch is a cozy, thoughtful game that stands out due to its emotional depth and engrossing world. The lack of combat might deter some, but those who enjoy narrative-heavy adventures will find plenty to love here. At the time of writing the performance issues on the Switch make it that bit harder to recommend on the system. But regardless of platform, Caravan SandWitch offers a touching, memorable journey that lingers with you long after you’ve finished playing.

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Sep 16, 2024

I cannot say enough good things about Caravan SandWitch. It is a top-tier chill game. You can tell the instant Sauge steps foot on Cigalo: it’s especially calm for a post-apocalyptic planet, save for a massive storm brewing far out. The very few elements that didn’t work in my favour aren’t enough to even consider lowering my score for the game. That yellow van is instantly iconic the second you lay eyes on any visual of it. Caravan SandWitch has simple controls, colourful graphics, and oddly enough no sense of pending doom (despite Cigalo being on the edge of extinction.)

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4.8 / 5.0
Sep 16, 2024

Caravan SandWitch is the cozy twist in gaming we all need occasionally. Anybody who enjoys a great story and some good music will absolutely adore this gem simply due to how much charm everything oozes. However, you’ll need to prepare beforehand for what might be a genuinely touching story that will hit a little too close to home.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2024

Caravan SandWitch is a wonderful, easy-going experience that will keep players wrapped up in its world thanks to the satisfying pacing and enjoyable exploration mechanics. Simply exploring Cigalo and uncovering each area was always a treat, whilst upgrading the van, completing side quests, and learning more about the narrative kept me invested until the very end. It looks very pretty too, with Cigalo offering a lot of gorgeous sights to see as you venture further afield. It might be a bit too easy for some and the lack of death or challenge won’t be for everyone, but personally? I loved my time with Caravan SandWitch and found it an utter delight to play.

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88 / 100
Sep 15, 2024

Caravan SandWitch is an amazing addition to the landscape of cozy games. The story has a great narrative that will keep you interested for the long haul. If nonstop action is your thing, then this is not the game for you. However, the fun quests and the developed world available to explore have more than enough for gamers wanting their next story-led escape.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 13, 2024

There isn’t much bad to say about Caravan SandWitch. The game does have a lot of backtracking as you unlock and upgrade your Caravan, but that’s the only slight annoyance. Caravan SandWitch is truly a thoughtful and beautifully crafted experience that combines environmental and social commentary with an engaging, character-driven narrative. It’s a game that encourages reflection, not just on the fate of Cigalo but on our own world as well.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 13, 2024

Caravan Sandwitch’s story is deeply emotional, focusing not only on Sauge’s quest but also on the broader themes of family, hope, and the impact of sur-exploitation. A beautiful game providing a gentle and forgiving experience that prioritizes relaxation and enjoyment over challenge and competition. The game’s design ensures that players can savor the journey at their own pace, making it a gratifying addition to any gaming library.

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4 / 5
Sep 12, 2024

Fire up the van and take a dreamy, post-apocalyptic ramble around this gorgeous sci-fi take on Provence.

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