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Sandustry

Sandustry is in early access on Steam, GOG, and Microsoft Store as of August 14, 2026, with Japanese language support and a launch sale running until August 28. The early access period is expected to last about one year.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 19

Sandustry, a 2D factory automation game from developer Lantto Games and publisher Hooded Horse, entered early access on August 14, 2026. The game is available on Steam, GOG, and Microsoft Store, with Japanese language support. Players land on an uncharted planet, sift sand to collect gold, and build conveyor belts, filters, drones, pipes, and pumps to expand their factory and dig underground.

The core mechanic treats every pixel as a resource with unique physical properties: ice melts with heat, water boils into steam that rises and falls as rain, and wet sand yields gold when sifted. The early access version includes over 50 types of technologies and structures, procedurally generated maps, and Steam Workshop support. A launch sale offers the game at 962 yen, 35% off the regular 1,480 yen price, until August 28.

The launch follows an earlier announcement on June 25, 2026, that set the early access date for August 13 (August 14 in Japan due to time zones). The game was first announced in January 2024 and has been in development with public prototypes since then. A demo released in February 2025 has earned an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam from over 1,300 reviews, with a 96% positive rating.

Key facts

Early access release date
August 14, 2026
Platforms
Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store
Developer and publisher
Lantto Games and Hooded Horse
Launch sale price
962 yen, 35% off the regular 1,480 yen, until August 28
Early access content
Over 50 types of technologies and structures, procedurally generated maps, Steam Workshop support
Demo rating
Over 1,300 reviews with a 96% positive rating, Overwhelmingly Positive
First announced
January 2024
Demo release
February 2025

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
game · 2026-08-14 · 2026-08-14
Release
game · August 13, 2026 (August 14 in Japan) · Worldwide · 2026-06-26
Licensed by
Steam (global) · 2026-08-14
Licensed by
GOG (global) · 2026-08-14
Licensed by
Microsoft Store (global) · 2026-08-14
Licensed by
Steam, Microsoft Store, GOG.com, Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass (Worldwide) · 2026-06-26
Noted
The early access version includes over 50 types of technologies and structures, procedurally generated maps, and Steam Workshop support. · 2026-08-14
Noted
A launch sale offers the game at 962 yen, 35% off the regular 1,480 yen price, until August 28. · 2026-08-14
Noted
The developer expects the early access period to last about one year. · 2026-08-14
Noted
The demo on Steam has received over 1,300 reviews with a 96% positive rating, earning an Overwhelmingly Positive status. · 2026-08-14

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Aug 14

Sandustry Launches Early Access on Steam With Pixel Physics Factory Building

Hooded Horse and Lantto Games released the early access version of Sandustry, a 2D factory automation game, on August 14. The game is available on Steam, GOG, and Microsoft Store, with Japanese language support. Players land on an uncharted planet, sift sand to collect gold, and build conveyor belts, filters, drones, pipes, and pumps to expand their factory and dig underground. The core mechanic treats every pixel as a resource with unique physical properties: ice melts with heat, water boils into steam that rises and falls as rain, and wet sand yields gold when sifted. The early access version includes over 50 types of technologies and structures, procedurally generated maps, and Steam Workshop support. A launch sale offers the game at 962 yen, 35% off the regular 1,480 yen price, until August 28. The developer expects the early access period to last about one year. The demo on Steam has received over 1,300 reviews with a 96% positive rating, earning an Overwhelmingly Positive status.

Jun 26

Sandustry Early Access Launch Date Set for August 13 on PC and Game Pass

Publisher Hooded Horse and developer Lantto Games announced on June 25 that the factory automation sandbox Sandustry will enter early access on August 13 (August 14 in Japan due to time zone differences). The game will be available on PC via Steam, Microsoft Store, and GOG.com, as well as on Xbox and PC Game Pass. Sandustry takes place on a procedurally generated, side-view planet where every pixel is a resource with distinct physical and chemical properties. Players dig, mix, smelt, and automate production lines using conveyor belts and elevators. Chemical reactions include melting ice into water and boiling it into steam, which falls as rain. The game features a skill tree for technology research, ancient ruins to explore, and planned mod support with official tools. A demo released in February 2025 has earned an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam from approximately 1,200 user reviews, 97% of which are positive. Sandustry was first announced in January 2024 and has been in development with public prototypes since then.