- The Golden Caravan is Heading to the devINITIVE Showcase! - 14 September 2026
The syndicate is taking over the spotlight. We are thrilled to announce that The Golden Caravan has been officially selected to feature at the devINITIVE Showcase on September 16th! šBeing chosen as part of this official selection is a huge milestone for our tiny team. It means the world to see our jazz-noir, avian underworld recognized alongside so many incredible indie projects.What Does This Mean for You?The showcase will feature fresh looks at our poker-roguelike mechanics, atmospheric art, and high-stakes syndicate encounters.More Eyes on the Syndicate: Events like this help us grow the community, bring new players to the table, and push us one step closer to full release.Join Us at the TableWe could not have hit this mark without everyone testing the builds, dropping feedback, and spreading the word. Set your reminders for September 16th, tune in to support the family, and help uā¦
- Playtests Start NOW! - 9 September 2026
THE HOUSE HAS NEW RULES, PIGEON.Word's out on the street... the Golden Caravan's had a little... renovation. New rooms, new faces, new ways to lose your feathers. We made a lot of changes to render life in our avian underworld even more mysterious, atmospheric, and playable.From one word to another...It is time for playtests! You can try the new version right here on Steam for PC and Mac. We want to hear your thoughts and get your feedback.Playtests run for whole week and ends on 16.09.2026.What's New to test? šŗļø NEW FLOORS, NEW ROUTESThe Caravan doesn't sit still. Every floor's now built fresh off a seed, so no two nights at the tables ever play the same. And the joint's gotten bigger too: up to 3 paths through the casino now, so you'll have some real choices to make about how you climb. š THE TRICKSTER'S MAKING HOUSE CALLSMid-run, don't be surprised if a certain sharp-dressed someonā¦
- The Paradox of the First 3 Seconds (And the Art of Wearing Many Hats) - 9 July 2026
One thing people don't often see about indie development is that making the game is only part of the job.At first, we were handling the art direction and narrative by ourselves. Fortunately, Damian ā a great artist and close friend ā joined the project. Between the two of us, we wear a ridiculous number of hats every single day: character design, animation, backgrounds, UI/UX, VFX, art direction, and even guiding the overall direction of the soundtrack (which is being composed by the incredibly talented Maxi Morales).But once we step away from the engine, there is a whole other beast waiting for us: Marketing. Trailers, promotional videos, social media posts, screenshots, store assets... the list never ends. And recently, we faced our biggest challenge yet: The Demo Trailer.The Chess ParadoxWhile working on the trailer for our demo, we kept running into the same exact discussion. A traiā¦
- 1,000 Wishlists! The Underworld is Growing... - 30 June 2026
We just hit a massive milestone, and we owe it all to you. Golden Caravan has officially surpassed 1,000 wishlists on Steam!For a small indie team building a world out of jazz, grit, and feathers, seeing a thousand of you ready to step into our shady bird underworld means everything. Charlie might just be a pigeon, but with a flock this size behind him, the big bosses in this city should start looking over their shoulders.Whatās Next on the Deck?We are working around the clock to make sure the final game delivers the perfect mix of roguelike strategy, tense card mechanics, and that deep noir atmosphere youāve been getting a taste of. Your feedback from the demo and our recent iOS playtests has been invaluable in shaping the streets of the Caravan.Thank you for believing in our vision, sharing the game, and keeping your poker face strong. We are just getting started, and we can't wait toā¦
- Devlog #4 Why Poker is the Ultimate Language of the Underworld - 25 June 2026
Let's talk about why we chose poker as the heart of Golden Caravan. Sure, we could have made a standard fantasy deckbuilder where you throw fireballs or swing swords. But let's be honest - you can't exactly sit across a smoky table from a mob boss, look him dead in the eyes, and threaten him with a magic wand. It just doesn't fit the suit. In the shady underworld, poker isn't just a game. It is the ultimate language of survival. It is All About the Bluff In our city, nobody shows their true colors. The predators want you to think they are merciful, and the prey has to pretend they have teeth. That is exactly what poker is at its core. It is a game of incomplete information. You don't win just because you have the best cards, you win because you make the guy across from you believe you do. When Charlie sits down at the table against the big bosses, he is always outgunned. But with a soliā¦
- Devlog #3 - Music isā¦ the Godfather - 28 May 2026
Hop, Skip, and Fly Into the Caravan!Iām Maxi, the sound designer and composer behind everything you hear in Golden Caravan. This project has officially lodged itself in a burrow in my heart, and Iām here to tell you how I found the rhythm of this shadowed city. Talking About a Full Circle About a year ago, I saw the demo for Golden Caravan posted in a group for indie developers. I was blown away. The gameplay was addictive and the art was outstanding, but I noticed something: it didn't have an original soundtrack yet. It felt like a silent movie waiting for its ghost to start singing, a city of shadows that hadn't yet found its voice. At the time, I was still a rookie in the gaming industry. I had recently pivoted from years of music production only to find myself as a complete n00b in this field. Even though I loved the project, I didn't feel ready to send a cold pitch for a game thatā¦
- Devlog #2 - The Blueprint of the Underworld - 14 May 2026
Every operation has an origin story. Before the first card was dealt in the Golden Caravan, we had to decide what kind of city we were building and what kind of birds would run it. Today, we are opening the books to show you how we mixed classic noir, old-school mechanics, and a whole lot of feathers.š The Core: Honoring a LegendWhen the team sat down to plot this job, we weren't just looking for inspiration. We were chasing a ghost.We are massive fans of Sword & Poker, a masterpiece from 2010 that took the tension of the card table and turned it into a weapon. It is a game we absolutely love, but these days, it is a relic. Unless you have a jailbroken iPhone 3 gathering dust in a drawer, you are locked out of the room. For years, we watched the forums and subreddits, seeing the same plea every few months: "Someone, please, bring this back."We decided we were the ones to answer that caā¦
- Devlog #1 - New Rules in the City - 29 April 2026
The word on the street is out. We listened to the whispers in the backrooms, took your feedback to heart, and decided it was time to give the Golden Caravan a serious tune-up. This isn't just a fresh coat of paint. It is a whole new way for the team to run the racket.The new demo is hitting the pavement on Steam.Here is the breakdown of the new operations!š The Old Manās Legacy: Grandpaās RelicsCharlieās grandfather never chased fortune at the card table without his lucky Relics... now it is Charlieās turn to put them to use. We added a system that rewards you for playing the suits right.Each Relic has a unique effect triggered by playing multiple cards of the same suit. For example: the Old Lighter lets Charlie deal extra damage when you drop 2 or more $ā $ cards in a single hand. It adds a level of depth that separates the amateurs from the pros. Two hands might look the same, but witā¦
- The Boxing Room - 27 September 2024
The Boxing Room Ladieeees and Gentleman!!! Welcome, to The Golden Caravan Arena! This is not only a casino, it's also the perfect venue for your favorite boxing matches. The Enemies That's great news for tourists, but bad news for Charlie! He will now have to face these folks, and they're not joking around: Charlie But worry not! He is prepared to fight back, armored to the teeth with giant gloves, a tie, and more handsome than ever. The Story We expanded the story, introducing a very important character: Mr. Falconetti. This is not your average character, and without revealing any details, let's say Charlie and him know each other for a while... What's next? We're now working on new mechanics, and will be ready very soon, so stay tuned. We hope you like this update, let us know what you think, and let's get ready to ruuuumbleeee! Remember to wishlist, and follow us in all our social meā¦
