Release info · Updated August 30, 2026

Sandustry Release Date, Price & Full Version Roadmap

Sandustry released into Early Access on August 13, 2026 for $14.99, developed by Lantto Games and published by Hooded Horse. The developers plan roughly a year in Early Access before the full version — no fixed date yet — and the game currently sits at Overwhelmingly Positive (97%) on Steam. A free demo exists. There is no announced mobile version.

Playing it already? Our guides assume the current Early Access build: start with the beginner guide, get gold moving with the first gold factory, and plan unlocks on the research order page.

The facts, in one table

RELEASE

August 13, 2026

Simultaneous release and Early Access launch on Steam. Developer: Lantto Games. Publisher: Hooded Horse.

FULL VERSION

~1 year of Early Access

The stated plan is to remain in Early Access for about a year, adjusted with feedback. The full version adds buildings, resources, production chains, quests, biomes and technologies.

PRICE & PLATFORMS

$14.99 · PC

Windows, macOS and SteamOS/Linux. Sold standalone and in Hooded Horse bundles. Free demo available via itch.io and Steam.

RECEPTION

Overwhelmingly Positive

97% of ~2,463 English reviews as of late August 2026. The launch also brought 16 achievements, Steam Workshop modding tools and trading cards.

Release FAQ

When did Sandustry release?
August 13, 2026 — that date is both the release and the Early Access launch on Steam. The game is developed by Lantto Games and published by Hooded Horse.
When is the Sandustry full release date?
No fixed date yet. The developers plan to remain in Early Access for about a year — so the earliest realistic full-release window is late 2027 — with the timeline adjusted by player feedback.
How much does Sandustry cost?
$14.99 on Steam, also sold in Hooded Horse publisher bundles. The price has not changed since the Early Access launch.
Is there a Sandustry demo?
Yes — a free demo is available, linked from the official itch.io page and the Steam listing. It is a good way to test whether the physics-driven factory loop clicks before buying.
Is Sandustry coming to mobile or consoles?
Nothing has been announced. Current platforms are Windows, macOS and SteamOS/Linux. Any mobile release date you see on search suggestions is speculation, not a developer statement.
What will the full version add?
Per the Steam Early Access description: more buildings, resources, production chains, quests, biomes and technologies, on top of the 16 achievements, Steam Workshop modding tools and trading cards already in the game.
How is Sandustry rated?
Overwhelmingly Positive — 97% of roughly 2,463 English user reviews on Steam as of late August 2026, one of the highest-rated factory builders in Early Access right now.

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