I can't wait to embark on a cozy sci-fi exploration adventure in this colorful indie gem this fall

Studio Plane Toast's debut title Caravan SandWitch offers an enchanting blend of cozy exploration vibes and narrative-driven mystery - all while unfolding in a colorful post-apocalyptic world.

Post-apocalyptic doesn't usually coexist with cozy, but in Caravan SandWitch's case, it certainly does. Taking place in a sci-fi-esque version of Provence, France, the game has players journey on both foot and in a charming little yellow van. Along the way, there are passages and ruins to discover, humans and robots alike to meet, and plenty of stories to uncover.

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Developers describe Caravan SandWitch as a "simple" experience - one with "no combat, no death, no timer, just you, your van, and the world." It sounds right up my alley - and any other wholesome game lovers. The art and setting are reminiscent of My Time at Sandrock's, with a mostly abandoned desert-like atmosphere with lush oases in between.

Caravan SandWitch stands out thanks to its unique vehicular features, too -  players can drive over sandy hills, through rocky passages, and upgrade their handy dandy mellow yellow van as they adventure the post-apocalyptic world. The better one's van, the more opportunities and places to check out - and by the looks of it, there are many to explore in Caravan SandWitch.

As showcased earlier today during the Future Games Show at Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, Studio Plane Toast will release Caravan SandWitch in September - that's just next month. If you want to hop straight into the game when it launches, be sure to wishlist it on Steam for updates as well as a notification as soon as it becomes available.

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