Sandustry on Steam

Demo versus Early Access

The demo is useful for learning the core material physics. The paid Early Access build is the current reference for content, research and compatibility; do not assume demo-era guides still match every mechanic.

Desktop requirements

Steam lists Windows, macOS and Linux support. Read the live store page for current minimum hardware, Steam Deck notes, price and review counts.

Choose the right build before following a guide

Use the paid Early Access branch as the default reference unless a page explicitly says it applies to the demo. Before importing a layout or installing a Workshop item, compare its publication date and supported version with the build shown in Steam. If a mechanic behaves differently, test it in a disposable area before changing a working production chain. Store pages are also the live source for price, regional availability and hardware requirements, so those details are linked rather than copied as permanent values.

1. Open Properties and note the installed build or branch.
2. Back up the current save before changing branches.
3. Check Workshop dependencies and recent comments.
4. Retest the smallest affected production cell first.

What the Steam feature list confirms

The store listing confirms a single-player game, achievements, cloud saves and Workshop support on the listed desktop operating systems. Those badges do not prove cross-save with another storefront, Steam Deck verification or compatibility between every Workshop item and the latest build. Treat the live store page and developer announcements as the authority for platform changes, while using this guide for the factory and material behavior that can be checked in play.