The 2D factory-building game Sandustry, developed by Lantto Games and published by Hooded Horse, is set to launch into early access on August 13. The game will be available on Steam, GOG, and the Microsoft Store. Sandustry features procedurally generated planets where players excavate resources and build complex production chains.
Players will prospect across these worlds, digging deep to automate the harvesting of resources and convert them into more advanced materials. The game's accompanying release highlights that players will utilize an expanding array of tools, reactions, and technologies to exploit the environment and uncover secrets hidden beneath the surface. A demo for Sandustry is currently available.
A key feature of Sandustry is its physics system, which extends to individual pixels and models thermodynamics. Fluids can be evaporated, and resulting steam can form rain clouds if it reaches the sky. This detailed simulation aims to create a dynamic and volatile factory-building experience, drawing comparisons to games like Terraria and Noita due to its physics-heavy interactions and environmental depth.