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Sandustry
A factory automation game where every pixel is a resource. Explore a fully destructible planet, automate increasingly complex production chains, and uncover the powerful secrets of an ancient civilization.
What is Sandustry?
Sandustry is a factory automation and simulation strategy game by Lantto Games, published by Hooded Horse, where every pixel of a fully destructible world is a resource waiting to be mined, mixed, processed or destroyed. From sifting gold from sand you grow an industrial empire, unlocking new technologies and production chains.
Delve deep to uncover powerful artifacts left behind by an ancient civilization, tame water and lava, plant spores, and automate it all. In Early Access since August 13 2026, with day-one PC Game Pass and full Steam Workshop mod support.
Explore All Guides →- Developer
- Lantto Games
- Publisher
- Hooded Horse
- Platform
- Steam / PC Game Pass
- Genre
- Factory Automation / Simulation Strategy
- Early Access
- Aug 13 2026
- Reviews
- Overwhelmingly Positive
- Peak Players
- 9,437
- Official Languages
- 23
- Mod Support
- Steam Workshop
Start Here
Your Sandustry Journey
Beginner Guide
From sifting your first gold from sand to a running factory: everything a new player needs in the first two hours.
2Getting Water
How to find, move and multiply water - including the infinite water setup every player searches for.
3Moving Lava
Handle lava safely: transport it, process it into slag, and stop it eating your base.
4Spores & Artifacts
Wet spores, farming and the ancient artifacts hidden deep beneath the sand.
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Every guide below was researched from official sources and cross-verified where possible.
Guide
Mechanics How-To
Aura
The endgame aura system: Auralite, the Aura Extractor, Stratacore and Strataform events.
Read guide →Copper
Mine, smelt and use copper to build rechargeable battery molds and power your base with steam turbines.
Read guide →Wet Spore
The seed-to-flower chain: make Wet Seed, use the Seed Washer and Planter Box to farm gold and Amethelis.
Read guide →Infinite Water
All the ways to get unlimited water: infinite springs, the napalm steam method and pipes.
Read guide →Move Lava
Transport lava safely as Scoria and Cinder, then use it as a permanent heat source.
Read guide →Break Crackstone
Why shovel and gun damage fail, and the only reliable way: the rocket launcher.
Read guide →Wiki & Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandustry released?+
Sandustry launched into Early Access on August 13, 2026, developed by Lantto Games and published by Hooded Horse. It is also available day-one through PC Game Pass (Game Preview).
Is there a Sandustry demo?+
Yes. A free demo was available on Steam and itch.io ahead of the Early Access launch (separate Steam AppID 3490390). The demo represents an earlier build, so some machine names and recipes differ from the current Early Access version.
How much does Sandustry cost?+
Sandustry costs $14.99 on Steam, with a -35% launch discount bringing it to $9.74 during the launch window. It is also included with PC Game Pass.
Is Sandustry online multiplayer?+
Sandustry is a single-player game in Early Access. Multiplayer is a commonly requested feature and a known gap; check the official Discord for the latest roadmap status.
Which platforms is Sandustry on?+
Sandustry runs on Windows, macOS and Linux via Steam. It supports 23 official languages and full Steam Workshop mod support.
Is Sandustry on console?+
Not yet. The current Early Access build is PC-only (Steam / PC Game Pass). Console versions have not been announced.
Ready to Master Sandustry?
From your first handful of gold to endgame automation and ancient artifacts, our community wiki has you covered with guides for every mechanic.