Underplayed Gems

Sand: A Superfluous Game (2022)

Sand: A Superfluous Game cover
Developer
Voided Pixels Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating
4.6 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A rough-around-the-edges wasteland survival crawl where you craft, build, and shoot through a darkly humorous post-apocalyptic sandbox.

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What players say

Players praise the base building and exploration, along with a quirky, funny story that drives progression. The game is enjoyable but many note it is short and the UI can be frustrating, with some unfinished placeholder content in the full release.

Screenshots

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