Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-4670K (quad-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-8100 (quad-core) Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 550 Ti (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7750 (1 GB) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD recommandé
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-9600K (hexa-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 5 1600 (hexa-core) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 570 (4 GB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD recommandé
Sandustry
A packed sandbox where players praise the sheer depth of automation, with 173 mentions and 165 positive out of them. More than half of players have already sunk 25 hours in — and they want more.
What it's about: Explorez et exploitez des mondes entièrement destructibles. Automatisez des chaînes de production toujours plus complexes. Découvrez les secrets d’une civilisation ancestrale, et apprenez à aimer le sable dans ce jeu d’usine où chaque pixel est une ressource utile.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 173 | 165 | 5 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 36 | 25 | 1 | 10 |
| Value for money | 26 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 22 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Performance | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Story / writing | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 11 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 15, 2026 · All-time low: €9.74 (Aug 15, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 16 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 38,8 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Automation steals the show: 165 positive mentions out of 173 for a mechanic that feels both satisfying and addictive
- Playtime soars past expectations: 196 players clocked 10–25 hours with 98% positivity, while 9 players already crossed 25 hours at 100%
- Graphics earn near-universal acclaim: 21 positive mentions out of 22 highlight the polished visuals
- Price is rarely disputed: 24 players call it fair out of 26 mentions
Weaknesses
- Content leaves a few wanting: 10 negative mentions out of 36 suggest depth is uneven
- UI sparks as many frustrations as praise: 8 negative and 8 positive mentions show room for polish
- Bugs divide the community: 6 negative and 6 positive mentions reveal inconsistent experiences
- Multiplayer is almost absent: 2 mentions, both negative, hint at no meaningful co-op yet
Who is it for?
Fans of deep sandbox strategy who crave automation thrills will sink their teeth into this. Relaxed builders chasing pure, distraction-free progression will also find a home here.
Is Sandustry worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 894 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Automation steals the show. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
Sandustry delivers a polished, addictive automation sandbox that has kept players glued for hours. While UI and content balance needs work, its overwhelming positivity and long playtimes prove it’s already a must-try for genre enthusiasts.
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