Sandustry enters Early Access with pixel-based automation

Lantto Games and publisher Hooded Horse have released Sandustry in Early Access for PC. The title is available on Steam, GOG.com, and the Microsoft Store, and is included in the PC Game Pass catalog from its launch.

Sandustry is an open-world factory automation and construction simulation set on an unexplored planet. A defining feature of the game is its pixel-based physics system, where every pixel functions as a simulated resource. Players can utilize various tools—including conveyor belts, filters, drones, pumps, and pipes—to build production chains and manage logistics. The game features complex chemical and physical reactions, such as ice melting into water or turning into steam, which players can use to solve environmental challenges and optimize mining.

Gameplay involves progressing from the planet's surface to deep underground caverns to uncover ancient relics and new technologies. The game is designed with modding support in mind, allowing players to create and share new structures and processes via the Steam Workshop.