Underplayed Gems

Sand:box (2023)

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Developer
smellymoo
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 1,663 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A chill pixel sandbox where you tinker with materials and circuits to build contraptions or cause chaotic explosions at your own pace.

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What players say

Players enjoy the freedom to build anything from sand to calculators and nuclear reactors, but many say the physics are lacking and the game gets boring quickly. The lack of an undo button frustrates builders, and long-time players note that updates are infrequent, limiting what can be done.

Screenshots

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