Sandustry Wiki
Guides, research priorities, and automation tips for Sandustry.
Unofficial Sandustry wiki for demo and Early Access: how to play, materials, buildings, research order, and factory guides.
- Aug 13
- EA release 2026
- Free
- Steam demo
- Pixel
- Sand physics
- Solo
- Single-player
Hubs organised around what factory players search for most.
Sandustry Guides Hub Walkthroughs
Sandustry guides for gold refining, slag, water, automation, and deeper mining. Step-by-step help for Early Access factory loops.
Read guide MaterialsMaterials Hub
Every Sandustry pixel resource explained: sand loops, wet sand, gold, slag, water phases, redsand, fluxite, and community ratios.
Read guide BuildingsBuildings Hub
Shakers, conveyors, launchers, filters, pipes, pumps, drones, and lights—how Sandustry buildings move, filter, and refine sand.
Read guide Tier ListSandustry Tier List Hub
Sandustry tier lists for research unlock order, tools, and early-game priorities. Compare what to buy first with gold before logistics.
Read guide ControlsSandustry Controls Hub
Sandustry controls for build mode, descend, remove, marquee select, and launcher skip. PC keyboard reference for demo and Early Access.
Read guide ModsSandustry Mods Hub Fluxloader Maps
Sandustry modding hub: Fluxloader install, custom maps, and community tools. Extend the pixel factory beyond vanilla demo and Early Access.
Read guide ToolsSandustry Tools Hub Ratios Checklist
Sandustry wiki tools: ratio tables and a research checklist. Plan shaker, water, and slag lines before spending gold in EA.
Read guide ReviewSandustry Review Hub Demo Preview
Sandustry reviews and Early Access previews: demo impressions, factory loop verdict, and what to expect before wishlisting on Steam.
Read guide UpdatesSandustry Updates Hub Release News
Sandustry release date, platforms, EA roadmap, and demo patch notes. Track August 2026 launch on Steam, GOG, MS Store, and Game Pass.
Read guideDeep walkthroughs for gold, Fluxite, slag, water, and automation.
Buildings Hub
Shakers, conveyors, launchers, filters, pipes, pumps, drones, and lights—how Sandustry buildings move, filter, and refine sand.
Read guide GuidesSandustry Guides Hub Walkthroughs
Sandustry guides for gold refining, slag, water, automation, and deeper mining. Step-by-step help for Early Access factory loops.
Read guide MaterialsMaterials Hub
Every Sandustry pixel resource explained: sand loops, wet sand, gold, slag, water phases, redsand, fluxite, and community ratios.
Read guide Tier ListSandustry Tier List Hub
Sandustry tier lists for research unlock order, tools, and early-game priorities. Compare what to buy first with gold before logistics.
Read guide ControlsSandustry Keyboard Shortcuts
Full Sandustry keyboard shortcuts: S descend, R build mode, X remove, Shift marquee and launcher skip. PC demo and EA reference.
Read guide GuidesHow to Play Sandustry
Learn Sandustry core loop, controls, and first-hour goals. Dig sand, wet it, shake for gold, and spend research on conveyors and tools.
Read guide ReviewSandustry Demo Review
Sandustry Steam demo review: free shaker loop sample, physics sandbox fun, demo limits, and who should wishlist Early Access on Steam.
Read guide Tier ListSandustry Research Priority Tier List
Best Sandustry research order: Refining 1, Logistics 1, Filters, Pipes, Tools, Refining 2 Slag Press, then Drones. Gold unlock priorities.
Read guide ToolsSandustry Production Ratio Helper
Sandustry production ratio tables for sand, water, shakers, and slag burn balance. Plan throughput before spending gold on machines.
Read guide UpdatesSandustry Release Date and Platforms
Sandustry EA date August 13, 2026 on Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass. Free demo, PC specs, and storefront links.
Read guide GuidesGetting Started in Sandustry
Your first Sandustry session: demo or EA setup, starter buildings, research order, and a compact gold line before you dig deeper.
Read guide GuidesHow to Get Gold in Sandustry
Gold from Wet Sand on Shakers, yield rates, diagonal placement, and early Refining research. Optimize your first Sandustry income line.
Read guideNew to the demo? Follow these steps before Early Access.
- 1
Learn the gold loop
Mine sand, wet it with water, drop Wet Sand on a Shaker, then spend Gold on Research. Read the How to Get Gold guide next.
- 2
Unlock logistics early
Prioritise Refining 1 and Logistics 1 so conveyors and launchers move sand for you. See the Research Priority Tier List.
- 3
Master water and slag
Sand absorbs limited water. Capture steam, burn slag safely, and avoid bottlenecks with the Water Management and Slag Processing guides.
- 4
Unlock Fluxite botany
Farm Flowers for Amethelis, mix RedSand into Voidbloom, and grow Fluxite under the Flux Emanator. Start with How to Get Fluxite.
- 5
Use the right tools
Flamethrower melts ice and burns slag; Vacuum relocates piles; Cryoblaster freezes hazards. Check Tools & Weapons Priority before deep digs.
- 6
Prep for Early Access
Wishlist on Steam, confirm platforms and specs on Release Date & Platforms, then skim the Demo Review for expectations.
Sandustry Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common Sandustry questions.
What is Sandustry?
Sandustry is a single-player factory automation game where every pixel is a physical resource. You dig, wet sand, refine gold, automate logistics, and explore ruins left by an ancient civilization.
When does Sandustry release?
Early Access is planned for August 13, 2026 on Steam, GOG, the Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass. A free demo is available now on Steam.
Which languages are supported?
This wiki supports: English, Deutsch, Français, Español. Configure locales in site.meta.json and run npm run generate:i18n.
Is this the official Sandustry wiki?
No. This is an unofficial fan wiki. For official news, use the Steam page, sandustry.com, Discord, and the community wiki on wiki.gg.
Where should beginners start?
Start with [How to Play Sandustry](/guides/how-to-play/), then [Getting Started](/guides/getting-started/) and the [Keyboard Shortcuts](/controls/keyboard-shortcuts/) page.