Popular post-apocalyptic open-world indie game 'would never have existed' without Fallout: New Vegas

Caravan SandWitch doesn’t feel like a typical Bethesda or Obsidian RPG, but after learning that it’s set in a post-apocalyptic open world that hasn’t lost its humor, it’s no surprise that it was at least partially inspired by Fallout: New Vegas.

You may remember Caravan SandWitch as the “hopeful” open-world indie game whose protagonist is accidentally modeled after Family Guy’s Lois Griffin – much to the shock and horror of the developer – but alongside the animated sitcom, it also takes inspiration from the Mojave Desert.

Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer posted about the new indie game, and specifically its versatile off-road vehicle that you can upgrade along the way, writing that it reminds him a lot of his own van. Caravan SandWitch’s lead developer then responded with surprise that one of their favorite developers had given the game a nod.

“Oh my god, I played your games as a kid,” the indie developer’s social media account responded. “New Vegas was my entire personality for at least a year!!!! (Caravan SandWitch would never have existed without it.)” Sawyer then responded that he was flattered and “can’t wait to play Caravan SandWitch when I get back!”

Josh Sawyer isn’t the only one wowed by the game’s sweeping landscapes and charming little details, though. Caravan SandWitch has already earned a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, based on a few hundred user reviews, and the reviews are just as glowing, as people continue to rave about its gentle vibes and how exploration gradually becomes more complex.

Caravan SandWitch is currently available on PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.

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