Factsheet
Release Date
Oct 27, 2020
Website
Description
Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.
History
Carto was developed in Taiwan by a core team of four, with a couple of remote contractors. The project started in September 2016 and the game was released on October 27, 2020.
Features
- Employ a unique puzzle and exploration mechanic: rearrange pieces of your map, and watch the world change around you!
- Chill out and explore peaceful-yet-mysterious lands across a 5-7 hour story
- Meet a colorful cast of characters and learn about their unique cultures
- Bask in lush, hand-drawn visuals across a variety of biomes
- Experience a beautiful soundtrack with over 30 original tracks to accompany you on your adventure
Videos
Images
Logo & Icon
Awards & Recognition
- IGF - Excellence in Visual Art Finalist (2021)
- IGF - Seumas McNally Grand Prize Honorable Mention (2021)
- IGF - Excellence in Design Honorable Mention (2019)
- Experimental Gameplay Workshop - Official Selection (2019)
- BitSummit - Visual Excellence Award (2018)
- Indieplay Awards - Excellence in Game Design (2020)
- Indieplay Awards - Best Game Grand Prize Nominee (2020)
- Indieplay Awards - Best Narrative Nominee (2020)
- Anifilm Festival - Best Computer Game for Children (2021)
- The Webby Awards - Games: Family & Kids - Nominee (2021)
- Day of the Devs: GDC Edition - Official Selection (2019)
- Day of the Devs - Official Selection (2018)
- GDC Indie MEGABOOTH Showcase - Official Selection (2018)
- Tokyo Game Show - Official Selection (2018)
- Taipei Game Show - Official Selection (2018)
- The MIX Indie Showcase At TGDF - Official Selection (2018)
- TGDF Indie Space - Official Selection (2018)
Selected Articles
If Goldilocks sought a puzzle game, she’d end up playing Carto
Ari Notis , Kotaku
It’s the ideal game for sitting curled up in 20 blankets and drinking tea while solving some map puzzles
Julia Lee , Polygon
The mechanic is so clever I'm surprised it's never been quite done like this
Papa Niero , Destructoid
Carto is a unique masterpiece that is the epitome of charm
Alex Harding , Switchaboo
It just really makes for a feel-good experience overall, with everything about Carto’s world coming together nicely to put a big smile on player’s faces
Sam , Use A Potion!
Carto delivers a certain flavor of indie game that’s thoroughly pleasant
Graham Russell , Siliconera
Additional Links
- Carto OST - Bandcamp - Relive the best moments of the journey of Carto with this soundtrack composed by Eddie Yu.
- Carto OST - Steam - Relive the best moments of the journey of Carto with this soundtrack composed by Eddie Yu.
- Carto Fan Art ❤
Carto Credits
- Lee-Kuo Chen - Director, Game Designer
- Chia-Yu Chen - Programmer
- Kuan Hung Chen - Artist, Animator
- Eddie Yu - Composer, Sound Designer
- Nick Suttner - Writer, Business Development