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Sandustry

Every pixel is a resource. Dig into a fully destructible planet, turn sand into gold, and scale a factory from a single conveyor belt to a fully automated production web — then dig deeper for an ancient civilization's secrets.

Launched Aug 13, 2026 Hotfix v0.5.3 — Aug 14, 2026 97% Positive Reviews 9,130 Peak CCU Free Steam Demo

Data snapshot: 2026-08-17 · verified against official store page & channels

Start Beginner Guide Master the Gold Loop Research Priority List →
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Explore the Wiki

Seven hubs organized around real player search intent

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Guides

Beginner walkthrough, gold loop, automation & logistics, water & Fluxite, lava slag press, and the achievements roadmap.

6 core guides 📚

Wiki

Material index, ancient artifacts, tech tree, EA vs Demo differences, blueprints, and developer background.

55 pixel materials ⚖️

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5 deep comparisons 🧩

Mods

Official modding tools, Steam Workshop, Fluxloader install, and custom maps.

Official day-one support 🛒

Buy

Price, Game Pass, free Demo, and is-it-worth-it review.

-35% launch discount 🔧

Fix

Won't launch, error codes, black screen, crashes, lag optimization, and patch notes.

tracking v0.5.4
Start Here

Your Sandustry Journey

1

Beginner Guide

Your complete first hour: from the first shovel of sand and water handling to your first Shaker and a starting factory.

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Gold & Wet Sand Production

The most-searched topics of your first two hours: the wet-sand recipe, the gold-water loop, output ratios, and waste handling — turn a hand workshop into an automated line.

 3

Research & Technology Order

Core progression: how to spend gold wisely — the priority unlock order for Refining, Logistics, Filters, Pipes, and Drones.

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Pixel Physics & Material Reactions

Advanced mechanics: the ice → water → steam → rain cycle, sand absorbing water, lava and fire reactions — use physics to break production bottlenecks.

🎁 Sandustry Codes

None As of 2026-08-17, no official redeem-code system was found across developer, publisher, Steam, and official wiki sources. This slot is kept for future updates.
The Game

What is Sandustry?

Sandustry is a single-player factory automation sandbox from Lantto Games, published by Hooded Horse, where every pixel is a physical resource. Explore a fully destructible, procedurally generated planet: mine sand, mix it with water, sift out gold, and build production chains with belts, filters, pipes, pumps, and drones.

Materials obey real physics — ice melts, water boils into steam and falls back as rain, sand drinks lakes dry. Harness these reactions to optimize your factory, unlock the research tree, and dig deep to uncover the vaults of an ancient civilization.

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Developer
Lantto Games
Publisher
Hooded Horse
Platform
PC — Steam / GOG / Game Pass
Genre
Factory Automation Sandbox
User Reviews
97% Positive
Peak CCU
9,130
Languages
23
Achievements
16
FAQ

Quick Answers

What kind of game is Sandustry?

A single-player pixel-physics factory-automation sandbox by Lantto Games & Hooded Horse. On a procedurally generated, fully destructible planet you dig sand for gold, build automated production lines, and dig deep into ancient ruins. Start with the Beginner Guide.

How much does it cost? Is now a good time to buy?

Priced at $14.99 / £12 / €14.99 / ¥1,480 with a 35% launch discount (roughly through Aug 27). Full price matrix, Game Pass, and Demo info are on the Buy hub; the purchase decision is in the review.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. The Steam free Demo covers the core gold loop. Note the EA build reworked the heat system, so some older Demo tutorials are outdated — see Demo vs EA differences.

Which platforms is it on?

PC: Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store, and day-one on PC Game Pass. Windows / macOS / Linux (native). No console or mobile build.

Are there redeem codes?

No. As of 2026-08-17 no official code system was found; the codes slot shows "None" and is reserved for future updates.

Is this wiki official?

No. Sandustry Wiki is an independent fan guide hub. For official info rely on sandustry.com, the Steam store page, and the official Discord.

Ready to Master Sandustry?

From your first handful of wet sand to fully automated late-game production chains, our community wiki covers every recipe, reaction, and research unlock — build smarter and waste fewer pixels.

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