Play as Robert, an American geologist and gold prospector, in this 1849 indie RPG simulation. Master gold panning alongside alluvial, eluvial, and placer prospecting techniques. Study mineralization in geology, distinguishing mafic, felsic, and intermediate deposits that form gold-bearing ore, precious gemstones, and minerals through an intuitive mineral memorization system with visual references.
This casual Early Access title on PC, crafted by a solo developer, teaches real-world prospecting knowledge-from pickers to sunbakers, specimens to spot price-while evoking historic American gold fever. Future updates bring quality assurance, carpentry, chemistry, online multiplayer, PVP, advanced base building, and new maps before full release. Prospectors and geology enthusiasts will relish the hands-on learning and relaxed pace.
In Caldera you play as Robert, an American Geologist and Gold Prospector.
From Gold Panning to Alluvial, Eluvial, and Placer Prospecting, this 1849 adventure will lead you down a path towards Gold Fever. Learn about the Mineralization in Geology responsible for Gold Bearing Ore, and other Precious Gemstones and Minerals through the differentiation between Mafic, Felsic, and Intermediate deposits. Using an intuitive system for Mineral Memorization, you will learn valuable information with Visual References to help you find Gold in the real; or at a minimum, a neat party trick with your newfound vast knowledge of Gemstones and Mineral Depositions. From Pickers to Sunbakers, Specimens to Spot Price, relive this Historic American experience in Caldera!
Get yourself a Pan ready because we're not here to touch grass!
Caldera is an Early Access title made by a solo Developer with a dream to share his Art and passion for Gold Prospecting.
Early Access Roadmap:
Q1 2024: Quality Assurance, Carpentry, and Chemistry updates.
Q2 2024: Online Multiplayer Update & PVP Update.
Q3 2024: Advanced Base Building Update.
Q4 2024: New Maps.
Q1 2025: Leaving Early Access.
