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.
- EA
- Live since Aug 13
- 35%
- Launch discount
- Pixel
- Sand physics
- Solo
- Single-player
Hubs organised around what factory players search for most.
Sandustry Guides Hub Walkthroughs
Sandustry guides for gold, slag, water, starter factories, tools, and research. Step-by-step Early Access factory help.
Read guide MaterialsMaterials Hub
Every Sandustry pixel resource explained: sand, gold, slag, water, snow, 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, hover, descend, remove, 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 for live Early Access: demo impressions, factory loop verdict, and whether to buy or use Game Pass.
Read guide UpdatesSandustry Updates Hub Release News
Sandustry Early Access news: v0.5.3 hotfix, launch notes, platforms, demo vs EA, and roadmap for Steam, GOG, 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, slag, water, starter factories, tools, and research. Step-by-step Early Access factory help.
Read guide MaterialsMaterials Hub
Every Sandustry pixel resource explained: sand, gold, slag, water, snow, 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 UpdatesSandustry Hotfix 0.5.3 Notes
Sandustry v0.5.3 hotfix: crash logs, steam-rain memory, clearer factory-tier objectives, and a GPU overlay launch option.
Read guide UpdatesSandustry Early Access Launch Notes
Sandustry Early Access began August 13, 2026: price, 35% discount, Steam GOG Game Pass, Mac Linux, and launch trailer.
Read guide UpdatesSandustry Launch Week Notes
Sandustry launch week: PC Game Pass only, no Xbox cloud, Linux, 35% through 27 Aug, Workshop, plus the v0.5.3 hotfix.
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, physics sandbox fun, demo limits, and who should buy live Early Access.
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 Early Access storefronts: Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store, Game Pass. Specs for Windows, macOS, Linux, price, and demo ID.
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 GuidesSandustry Early Game Tips
Sandustry early-game tips: diagonal shakers, collectors, hover, slag burn, scanner, and first research buys in Early Access.
Read guide ReviewShould You Buy Sandustry
Should you buy Sandustry? Demo vs PC Game Pass vs Steam, who the factory loop fits, and launch-week store caveats.
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 guide GuidesSandustry Starter Factory Layout
Sandustry starter factory: lake launcher, diagonal shakers, collectors, slag belt, and a Kinetic Slag Press for Early Access.
Read guide MaterialsSnow Firn and Frostbed
Sandustry snow, Firn, and Frostbed: renewable water from burning snow, Cryoblaster ice, and lava-to-scoria rules.
Read guide GuidesHow to Get Energy in Sandustry
How to make Florinol energy in Sandustry: dry Amethelis, heat to Florin, condense, then fill Florinol Batteries.
Read guideNew to Early Access? Follow these steps to start a stable gold line.
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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.
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Unlock logistics early
Prioritise Refining 1 and Logistics 1 so conveyors and launchers move sand for you. See the Research Priority Tier List.
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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.
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Unlock Fluxite botany
Farm Flowers for Amethelis, mix RedSand into Voidbloom, and grow Fluxite under the Flux Emanator. Start with How to Get Fluxite.
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Spend Fluxite on upgrades
Buy the material scanner, grabber capacity, and hover first. Full order lives on Fluxite Upgrades.
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Play the Early Access build
Buy on Steam, GOG, or Microsoft Store, or use PC Game Pass on desktop only. Check EA Launch Notes and Launch Week for price, platforms, and specs.
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Use launch-week habits
Put Collectors on solid floors, learn hover, and burn snow for water. Start with Early Game Tips and Snow, Firn, and Frostbed.
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Unlock Energy after Fluxite
Dry Amethelis with steam, heat it to Florin, condense Florinol, and fill batteries. Follow How to Get Energy and Hotfix 0.5.3 if a factory tier looks locked.
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 Early Game Tips.
Should I buy Sandustry or use Game Pass?
PC Game Pass is desktop-only — no Xbox console or Cloud Gaming. Compare options on Should You Buy Sandustry and Launch Week.
Did Sandustry get an Early Access hotfix?
Yes. **v0.5.3** landed on August 14, 2026 with logs, memory trims, and clearer factory-tier objectives. Read Hotfix 0.5.3 and Crashes and Performance.