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The Sandbox

Developed by PIXOWL INC. · Published by PIXOWL INC.

CasualIndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseJun 29, 2015 Price$4.99 Steam reviews521

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews521
Languages5
Achievements42
DLC1

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

Steam reviewsMixed — 55% positive of 563
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:SandboxSimulationIndiePixel GraphicsCasualGod GameStrategy2DPhysicsEarly AccessOpen World

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.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

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)

EnglishFrenchSpanish - SpainGermanPortuguese - Portugal

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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