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Sandustry Wiki

Guides, research priorities, and automation tips for Sandustry.

Unofficial Sandustry wiki for Early Access: how to play, materials, buildings, research order, and factory guides.

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EA
Live since Aug 13
35%
Launch discount
Pixel
Sand physics
Solo
Single-player
Sandustry factory and sand physics gameplay
Sandustry automation belts and refining
Sandustry mining and exploration
Sandustry production chain overview
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Hubs organised around what factory players search for most.

Guides

Sandustry Guides Hub Walkthroughs

Sandustry guides for gold refining, slag, water, automation, and deeper mining. Step-by-step help for Early Access factory loops.

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Materials Hub

Every Sandustry pixel resource explained: sand loops, wet sand, gold, slag, water phases, redsand, fluxite, and community ratios.

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Buildings Hub

Shakers, conveyors, launchers, filters, pipes, pumps, drones, and lights—how Sandustry buildings move, filter, and refine sand.

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Sandustry Tier List Hub

Sandustry tier lists for research unlock order, tools, and early-game priorities. Compare what to buy first with gold before logistics.

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Sandustry Controls Hub

Sandustry controls for build mode, descend, remove, marquee select, and launcher skip. PC keyboard reference for demo and Early Access.

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Sandustry Mods Hub Fluxloader Maps

Sandustry modding hub: Fluxloader install, custom maps, and community tools. Extend the pixel factory beyond vanilla demo and Early Access.

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Sandustry Tools Hub Ratios Checklist

Sandustry wiki tools: ratio tables and a research checklist. Plan shaker, water, and slag lines before spending gold in EA.

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Sandustry Review Hub Demo Preview

Sandustry reviews for live Early Access: demo impressions, factory loop verdict, and whether to buy or use Game Pass.

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Sandustry Updates Hub Release News

Sandustry Early Access news: launch notes, platforms, demo vs EA, roadmap, and demo patch history for Steam, GOG, and Game Pass.

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Featured Sandustry guides
Buildings

Buildings Hub

Shakers, conveyors, launchers, filters, pipes, pumps, drones, and lights—how Sandustry buildings move, filter, and refine sand.

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Sandustry Guides Hub Walkthroughs

Sandustry guides for gold refining, slag, water, automation, and deeper mining. Step-by-step help for Early Access factory loops.

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Materials Hub

Every Sandustry pixel resource explained: sand loops, wet sand, gold, slag, water phases, redsand, fluxite, and community ratios.

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Sandustry Tier List Hub

Sandustry tier lists for research unlock order, tools, and early-game priorities. Compare what to buy first with gold before logistics.

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Sandustry Early Access Launch Notes

Sandustry Early Access began August 13, 2026: price, 35% discount, Steam GOG Game Pass, Mac Linux, and launch trailer.

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Sandustry Keyboard Shortcuts

Full Sandustry keyboard shortcuts: S descend, R build mode, X remove, Shift marquee and launcher skip. PC demo and EA reference.

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How 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.

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Sandustry Demo Review

Sandustry Steam demo review: free shaker loop, physics sandbox fun, demo limits, and who should buy live Early Access.

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Sandustry Research Priority Tier List

Best Sandustry research order: Refining 1, Logistics 1, Filters, Pipes, Tools, Refining 2 Slag Press, then Drones. Gold unlock priorities.

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Sandustry Production Ratio Helper

Sandustry production ratio tables for sand, water, shakers, and slag burn balance. Plan throughput before spending gold on machines.

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Sandustry Release Date and Platforms

Sandustry Early Access storefronts: Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store, Game Pass. Specs for Windows, macOS, Linux, price, and demo ID.

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Getting Started in Sandustry

Your first Sandustry session: demo or EA setup, starter buildings, research order, and a compact gold line before you dig deeper.

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How 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.

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Quick start in Sandustry

New to Early Access? Follow these steps to start a stable gold line.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Master water and slag

    Sand absorbs limited water. Capture steam, burn slag, and drop Burnt Slag on the Kinetic Slag Press. Use Water Management and Slag Processing.

  4. 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. 5

    Spend Fluxite on upgrades

    Buy the material scanner, grabber capacity, and hover first. Full order lives on Fluxite Upgrades.

  6. 6

    Play the Early Access build

    Buy on Steam, GOG, or Microsoft Store, or use PC Game Pass. Check EA Launch Notes for price, platforms, and specs.

FAQ

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 did Sandustry enter Early Access?

Early Access began on August 13, 2026 on Steam, GOG, the Microsoft Store, and PC Game Pass. A free Steam demo remains for the core loop.

Which languages are supported?

This wiki is published in English, Deutsch, Français, and Español. The Steam build of Sandustry also includes many additional in-game languages.

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, then Getting Started and the Keyboard Shortcuts page.