// The Sandbox(2012)

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About The Sandbox

The Sandbox is a unique world building & crafting game featuring over 200+ physics elements presented in 2D pixel blocks that can interact with each others. Players can craft amazing worlds, create pixel art, chain reactions, chiptune music, advanced contraptions, electric circuits or just play with physics. Play with basic elements ranging from simple water, stone, sand, wood, glass, lava, fire, to more complex: electricity, metal, virus, antivirus,heater, cooler, lasers, pipes, gems, sensors, leds TNT, C4, crosswire, conveyor belt, music instruments etc.

Release Date

May 15, 2012

Developer

PIXOWL INC.

Publisher

PIXOWL INC.

The Sandbox FAQ & buying guide

What games are like The Sandbox?

The Sandbox Evolution

Platform

Sandbox Skyline

Simulator

Can my PC run The Sandbox?

The Sandbox needs at least OpenGL 1.5 must be supported by your video card and 512 MB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP
Processor: 1 Ghz
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 1.5 must be supported by your video card
Storage: 100 MB available space

Is The Sandbox worth buying?

Steam

54.88% positive

'Mixed', 563 reviews

Critics (IGDB)

76/100

1 critic

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What is The Sandbox about?

SandboxSimulationIndiePixel GraphicsCasualGod GameStrategy2D

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Sandbox?

Right now the lowest price for The Sandbox we're tracking is $4.99 at Steam. We compare 1 store and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Sandbox has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Sandbox is $4.99 at Steam on August 1, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is The Sandbox worth buying?

55% of 563 Steam user reviews for The Sandbox are positive ("Mixed").

Can my PC run The Sandbox?

The minimum system requirements for The Sandbox are — OS: Windows XP; CPU: 1 Ghz; GPU: OpenGL 1.5 must be supported by your video card; RAM: 512 MB RAM; Storage: 100 MB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was The Sandbox released?

The Sandbox released on May 15, 2012, developed by PIXOWL INC. and published by PIXOWL INC..

What platforms is The Sandbox available on?

The Sandbox is available on Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS. It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Sandbox?

The cheapest The Sandbox price right now is $4.99 at Steam.

The Sandbox price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
SteamBest priceAll-time low	Steam	—	$4.99	Buy The Sandbox at Steam

All-time low: $4.99 at Steam on Aug 1, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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