Caravan SandWitch Is Free on Epic Games Store — Grab It Before August 20, 2026

The Epic Games Store's weekly free game for August 13–20, 2026, is Caravan SandWitch, a combat-free open-world sci-fi adventure developed by French indie studio Studio Plane Toast and published by Dear Villagers . Normally priced at $24.99, the game is free to claim until August 20 at 11 a.m. EDT (8 a.m. PDT), and it stays in your library permanently once redeemed . On August 20, it will be replaced by Cardpocalypse, a single-player RPG about collectible card battling set in the 1990s .

What Is Caravan SandWitch?

Caravan SandWitch is a narrative-driven exploration adventure set on the planet Cigalo, a colorful but post-apocalyptic world described as "Sci-Fi Provence-like" — a desolate landscape ravaged by human exploitation . You play as Sauge, a young woman who returns to her home planet after receiving a mysterious distress signal from her missing sister, Garance . The story unfolds through exploration and interactions with communities on Cigalo .

Key Features

• Combat-free open-world adventure: No enemies, violence, death, or timers — just exploration
• Upgradable van: Your van is your home base and the core mode of transportation; it can be customized and upgraded
• Single-player only: No multiplayer or co-op
• **Full controller support
• ESRB Everyone 10+: Rated E10+ for language only
• Approximately 6.5 hours to complete the main story (per HowLongToBeat)

Developer and Publisher

• Developer: Studio Plane Toast, a French indie studio making its debut with this title
• Publisher: Dear Villagers

Critical Reception

Caravan SandWitch has received mixed to average reviews from critics:

• Metacritic: Metascore of 73 (PC version) based on 18 critic reviews, indicating mixed or average reviews
• Steam user rating: 83.10% positive ("Very Positive") based on user reviews
• OpenCritic: 66 average score, with critics noting the game's charm but also pointing out that its slow pace may not suit everyone

User scores on Metacritic are lower, at 6.1 out of 10, with some calling it "a visually charming sci-fi adventure" but others finding it "soul-crushingly dull" . The game clearly appeals strongly to a certain audience seeking a relaxed, narrative-focused experience, but may not satisfy players looking for action or challenge.

Regular Price and Platforms

• Regular price: $24.99 on both Epic Games Store and Steam
• Platforms: Windows PC (Epic Games Store and Steam), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and mobile (Android and iOS)
• This giveaway is for the Windows PC version only, via the Epic Games Store

How to Claim

1. Log in to your Epic Games Store account.
2. Visit the Caravan SandWitch store page.
3. Click "Get" or "Free" to add it to your library.
4. Once claimed, it's yours to keep permanently .

Next Week's Free Game: Cardpocalypse (August 20–27, 2026)

Epic Games has confirmed that starting August 20, 2026, Cardpocalypse will replace Caravan SandWitch as the free weekly title . Cardpocalypse is a single-player RPG that combines deck-building collectible card battling with a 1990s-inspired story. You play as Jess, a 10-year-old girl who accidentally gets the popular "Mega Mutant Power Pets" card game banned on her first day at school. The game features deck-building, card trading, sticker-based card modifications, a roguelike Gauntlet Mode, and Champion cards that evolve into Mega forms . An Albion Online Epic Mage Bundle is also expected to be available alongside Cardpocalypse during that week .

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Quick tip: If you miss this week's giveaway, you can still buy Caravan SandWitch on Steam or on the Epic Games Store for $24.99. But why wait? Grab it free while you can.