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Where to buy The Sandbox at the best price? As of 25 Aug. 2026 the cheapest option is C$5.49 at Steam, out of 3 offers across 3 stores. The range reaches C$10.24, so the distance between the first and the last listing can be wide even with a handful of sellers. You activate the key in Steam or another client, and it is worth checking the price history first. This game has been cheaper before, on 81% of the days we have data for. A price alert will let you know when the next drop comes. On PC you buy a key that you activate in Steam or another client, and this is the widest market we track, with more than a quarter of games carrying a keyshop offer.

Release: 29 Jun. 2015
PIXOWL INC.
PIXOWL INC.
Metacritic:
tbd tbd
Steam:
Mixed (516)
Buy in Official Store:
C$5.49
Buy in Keyshops:
-8%
C$9.49
In keyshops, it was cheaper on 81% of days with data.
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Official Stores (1)

DRM:
Steam
Steam
Steam
The Sandbox
Windows
+1
1y ago
DRM:
Steam
Steam
C$5.49

Keyshops (2)

DRM:
Steam
Steam
G2A
The Sandbox Steam Gift GLOBAL
Windows
+1
52m ago
DRM:
Steam
G2A
C$10.32 C$9.49
-8%
-8% with G2A8XDDcopy
-8% with G2A8XDDcopy
Difmark
The Sandbox (PC)
Windows
+1
3w ago
DRM:
Steam
Difmark
C$12.05 ~C$10.24
-15%
-15% with XDDEALScopy
-15% with XDDEALScopy

About The Sandbox

The Sandbox - about the game
Craft pixel worlds in this casual simulation game on PC. Combine over 200 physics elements like water, lava, electricity, lasers, and TNT to build landscapes, chain reactions, chiptune music, and contraptions in 2D pixel blocks. Play through 15 campaigns covering dinosaurs, pixel art, zombies, robots, and natural disasters, plus 250 puzzle levels. Share creations in the Online Gallery and explore worlds from other players. PC brings 4X bigger spaces in CREATE mode, all elements unlocked from the start, precise mouse controls, and Steam Cloud saving. Casual strategy fans enjoy endless crafting and experimentation with animals, vehicles, and decorations.

READY FOR CRAFTING VIRTUAL WORLDS ON YOUR PC?
The acclaimed world-building game featuring a unique mission-based approach is coming onto PC via Steam Early Access.
ONLY ON PC: Make 4X BIGGER worlds - You have 4x times more space to craft whatever you like in the CREATE mode! Plus all elements are immediately accessible, there are no limitations to your imagination!
With over 16 million players on mobile & tablets versions and 1,500,000 pixel blocks creations shared in the Online Gallery to date, this PC version is taking world crafting simulation to the next level!
CRAFT, PLAY AND SHARE!
The Sandbox is a unique world building & crafting game featuring over 200+ physics elements presented in 2D pixel blocks that can interact with each others. Players can craft amazing worlds, create pixel art, chain reactions, chiptune music, advanced contraptions, electric circuits or just play with physics.

Play with basic elements ranging from simple water, stone, sand, wood, glass, lava, fire, to more complex: electricity, metal, virus, antivirus,heater, cooler, lasers, pipes, gems, sensors, leds TNT, C4, crosswire, conveyor belt, music instruments etc.

That's not all, The Sandbox features also a wide range of casual elements, just for fun! Fish, bees, lion, flamingo, humans, zombies, robots, aliens, dinosaurs, monuments, tanks, cars, trucks!
Steam Exclusive Features
The Steam PC version of The Sandbox is a Premium adaptation of Pixowl’s famous HIT! No microtransactions, All Elements are unlocked and immediately accessible, as well as 15 original campaigns to explore: Initial Story, Dinosaurs, Pixel Art, Music, User-Created 1 & 2, Lasers and pipes, Contraptions, Humans, Zombies, Robots, Alien Invasion, Retro Gaming, Ninja and last but not least, the Ecology / Natural Disasters!

A few thrilling features, exclusively on the PC version:
  • Make 4X BIGGER worlds - You have 4x times more space to craft whatever you like in the CREATE mode!
  • All elements are immediately accessible, there are no limitations to your imagination!
  • Ultra-precise controls with mouse, trackpad or touch support (for touch-screen only)
  • Several keyboard shortcuts to create worlds faster!
  • Windowed display or fullscreen mode
  • Cloud saving of your progression online and syncing across multiple PCs via with Steam Cloud
  • Cross-platform compatibility of your worlds: create on PC, view on Mobile or vice-versa
Game Features
  • Over 200 elements you can combine for different physical effects
  • A classic/retro 8-bit interface
  • Easy to understand tutorials get you started building worlds
  • 15 Individual Campaigns: Initial Story, Dinosaurs, Pixel Art, Music, User-Created 1 & 2, Lasers and pipes, Contraptions, Humans, Zombies, Robots, Alien Invasion, Retro Gaming, Ninja and last but not least, the Ecology / Natural Disasters!
  • 250 puzzle Levels in total -- dozens of hours of mind challenging content for your brain!
  • Compose your own chiptune melodies you can play in-game. You may choose the following instruments: Note, Guitar, Bass, Trumpet and Drums
  • Add advanced elements to your worlds:
    • Vehicles -- Cars, tanks and trucks are all available for your use within your world!
    • Contraptions -- LEDs, conveyor belts, lasers, pipes and multiple sensors are all available to bring your world into the age of technology!
    • Bring life to your worlds: Add humans and use Magic Job Powders to turn them into miners, builders, hunters, woodcutters or… ZOMBIES!
    • Zombies -- Turn your mild-mannered human into a brain eating beast that wreaks havoc on your world!
    • Robots -- Have robots taken over your world? You better obey your metal masters, puny human animals!
    • Ninja & Avatar -- Play with the controllable elements: Ninja, Avatar, Snake… and create your video game levels!
    • Add dinosaurs and protect them from extinction (or, recreate the BIG BANG and wipe them from the face of the Earth - the choice is yours!)
    • Add animals, fish and fireflies to your worlds and watch as their behavior creates “natural drama” that rivals any reality TV show!
    • Use our decorations and add awesome real-life wonders to your landscapes: The Eiffel Tower, a crashed UFO, the pyramids, futuristic buildings and a giant robot are all available at your fingertips!
    • Use TNT or C4 to wreak havoc with powerful explosions or light up your sky with meteors and fireworks
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Share your creations with the world
Share your favorite universe in The Sandbox’s Online Gallery ()
Search the gallery to see the creations of other players (1,000,000 worlds and climbing!)
Rate other players’ worlds and add in your own elements to give them a surprise effect
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Age rating

Unavailable
Metacritic:
tbd tbd
Steam:
Mixed (516)

Minimum:

  • Processor: 1 Ghz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 1.5 must be supported by your video card
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Broadband Internet connection

Recommended:

  • Processor: 2 Ghz
  • Memory: 1024 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 1.5 or higher
  • Storage: 256 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Broadband Internet connection
Historical low
Price history from official stores
C$5.49
Steam
1 years ago
Price history from keyshops
C$7.15
Kinguin
6 months ago

FAQ

9 questions

Before you start looking for a cheap The Sandbox PC key, check the essentials. Developed by PIXOWL INC.. Published by PIXOWL INC.. PC released date: 29 Jun. 2015. Genres: Strategy, Indie, Casual, Simulation. Categories: Family Sharing, Steam Workshop, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud.

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Where to buy a cheap The Sandbox Steam key or CD key?

Using our price comparison and verified discount codes, you can buy a The Sandbox key for as low as C$5.49. This deal is available at Steam and is among the cheapest offers on the market. All keys listed on XD.deals are delivered digitally and eligible for instant download after payment. Prices already include processing fees and applied promo codes, so you always see the lowest The Sandbox price on PC. Check the The Sandbox price history to buy at the best moment.

As of our last update (we refresh Steam pricing multiple times a day), the The Sandbox Steam price is C$5.49. You can save an extra ~6% by paying with a discounted Steam gift card.

Our price tracker covers both official retailers and key marketplaces, so you can find The Sandbox on sale even outside seasonal promotions. We currently detect 3 active offers from official stores and keyshops. Check the table above, compare against the historical low, and set an alert so you never miss the next price drop.

Based on our data, The Sandbox is not currently available on GeForce NOW. You will need to run it locally on your PC. Browse games available on GeForce NOW.

The cheapest offer came most often from G2A: 59 of 83 days with data. The price reached its historical low on only 1 day out of 83 days with data. The current price is high against its own history: it was cheaper on 81% of days with data. We have recorded offers from 5 stores in total, and from 1 in the most recent reading.

Yes. The Sandbox has an official page on the Steam Store. You can also buy a The Sandbox Steam key from third-party sellers. Our price comparison currently includes 3 offers with Steam DRM. Pick one to ensure your The Sandbox download happens on Valve's platform.

Yes, with minor tweaks. The Sandbox is Steam Deck Playable - it works after small adjustments like selecting a Proton version or using the touchscreen for tiny launcher text. You can play The Sandbox on Steam Deck.

According to our data The Sandbox is not currently available on PC Game Pass, EA Play or Ubisoft+. We are still filling in the catalogues of these services, so it is worth confirming the status at the source before you decide. If you are buying, XD.deals will help you find the lowest price.

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Best prices for The Sandbox

1 Steam Steam Official
C$5.49
2 G2A G2A Keyshop
-8% C$9.49
3 Difmark Difmark Keyshop
-15% C$10.24

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