The Sandbox
Developed by PIXOWL INC. · Published by PIXOWL INC.
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie, simulation game by PIXOWL INC., published by PIXOWL INC. — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “READY FOR CRAFTING VIRTUAL WORLDS ON YOUR PC?The acclaimed world-building game featuring a unique mission-based approach is coming onto PC via Steam Early Access. With over 16 million players on mobile & tablets versions and 1,500,000 pixel blocks creations shared in the Online Gallery to date, this PC version is taking world...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Sandbox.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: 1 Ghz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 1.5 must be supported by your video card
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 MB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 8
- Processor: 2 Ghz
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 1.5 or higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 256 MB available space
Supported languages (5)
The Sandbox FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Sandbox?
Steam classifies The Sandbox as a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by PIXOWL INC.. READY FOR CRAFTING VIRTUAL WORLDS ON YOUR PC?The acclaimed world-building game featuring a unique mission-based approach is coming onto PC via Steam Early Access. With over 16 million players on mobile & tablets versions and 1,500,000 pixel blocks creations shared in the Online Gallery to date, this PC version is taking world...
How much does The Sandbox cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Sandbox at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Sandbox single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Sandbox: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Sandbox on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Sandbox for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Sandbox out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 29, 2015.
What platforms is The Sandbox on?
The Sandbox is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Sandbox single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Sandbox cost?
Steam lists it at $4.99.
Does The Sandbox have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 42 achievements for The Sandbox.
Who made The Sandbox?
The Sandbox is developed by PIXOWL INC. and published by PIXOWL INC..
Where to get The Sandbox
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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