The Sandbox has an IPA/APK download size of 164 MB on its latest version. The Sandbox is FREE to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 197 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!

The Sandbox

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  • App Category: Games
  • App Size: 164 MB
  • Version: Version 2.3
  • Released: May 2012
  • Downloads: 1,000+

The Sandbox is a free-to-play entertainment simulation game app, developed by PIXOWL INC, available on iOS and Android since its release in May 2012. The updated version 2.3 is now available to download, compatible with iOS 7.0+ and Android 10+. Before downloading this app, let's quickly review what The Sandbox has to offer.

About The Sandbox

Play God to create worlds & life, or destroy everything with a tap of your finger in The Sandbox! As featured in: BEST OF WORLD-BUILDING GAMES (App Store), BEST OF GAMES: HIDDENS GEMS (App Store) and TOP GAMES – IF YOU LIKE MINECRAFT (App Store)

-- GAME INFO --

Imagine crafting your own 8bit pixel world, playing with Humans, Ninjas, Robots or Zombies, composing your own music and much more! Craft new elements, create custom art from tiny pixels, or build your own town. The universe is yours to create or destroy, and the only limit is your imagination!

Start from scratch with basic building blocks like stone, water and soil. Grow plants, raise mountains, generate life and gain access to advanced crafting tools. Create non-organic elements like metal and light bulbs, and populate your universe with creations both natural and technological.

--THE SANDBOX FEATURES--

UNLEASH YOUR IMAGINATION:

• Millions of possibilities. Infinite landscape designs. Countless different chemical reactions. Nothing is beyond your reach!

• Embrace your inner Pixel Artist to create retro masterpieces

• Compose your very own chiptune melodies with musical instruments!

• Bring life to your creations and watch them evolve, eat, destroy and die

SHARE YOUR CREATIONS WITH THE WORLD:

• Create your universe and then share it in The Sandbox’s Online Gallery

• Discover more than 1,500,000 worlds created by other players

• Rate other players’ worlds and add elements too

--NEW FEATURES--

PLAY THE MOVIE ADVENTURES CAMPAIGN

• Classic movies come to life, and the Sandbox God in the director’s chair!

• Battle with the Tech Trooper, smash humans with the Cyclops, terrify villagers with the Headless Horseman, and more!

CONTROL THE ELEMENTS:

• Over 280 elements to combine for different physics effects!

• Create chain reactions with unique sensor types, including liquid, light and temperature

CREATE LIFE & TECHNOLOGY:

• Add Humans to your world and watch as they interact with your creations

• Influence the behavior of your Humans using Magic Powders

• Give them specific roles: Miner, Hunter, Woodcutter, Spacemen, Zombies and even Robots

• Wreak havoc with guns and C4, or light up the sky with Fireworks

BUILD A CITY AND SIMULATE LIFE:

• Use intuitive builder controls to place metal, concrete and more

• Add life forms and tech to your town and help it grow

• Create your own city sim with AI, technology and completely interactive building

MAKE CUSTOM GAMES WITH THE BRAINIAC:

• Create dynamic contraptions with the Brainiac: assemble them, move them, transport materials and activate separate actions!

• Add controllable elements that you can customize to create your own game rules

• Build fun levels to play through

• Make AI and attach Bodies to create reactive characters: Dragons, Spaceships, Planes, UFOs and more

• Make your own multi-pixels using in-game elements like Gravity and Tilt

PLAY OUT YOUR FANTASY:

• Save the dinosaurs, cruise around in a sports car, blast everything with a tank, or explore space in your very own Lunar Lander

• Create any universe you can dream up

CRAFT REAL-LIFE WONDERS WITH BLUEPRINTS:

• Add awesome real-life wonders to your worlds: the Eiffel Tower, Chichen Itza, the Pyramids, the Statue of Liberty and more!

• Play through 28 fun campaigns – a whopping 385 game levels in all!

-- PRESS REVIEWS --

"The Sandbox is a fantastically inventive mobile game that encourages players to create entire worlds and works of art!" Cult Of Mac

The Sandbox puts an entire universe in the palm of your hand! Unleash infinite creativity in this FREE builder game, and create your custom world pixel by pixel.

In your universe, the possibilities are endless! Download The Sandbox today!

-- FOLLOW US --

Twitter: http://twitter.com/thesandboxgame

Facebook: http://facebook.com/thesandboxgame

What's new in version 2.3

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Happy Holidays! We have a gift update for all you Sandboxers!

- Four Festive New Elements:
•Santa Powder: A magic powder that makes Humans dress and act like the legendary figure that brings gifts to the homes of kids around the world
•Reindeer: This docile animal lives in cold climates and avoids predators. During this special season, 1 out of every 9 of them will have a Red Nose!
•Polar Bear: These big carnivorous bears from the Arctic Circle can visit your game worlds!
•Xmas House: A brick house festooned with shiny Christmas lights!

- Fixed touch control issues on iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus. You can now fully enjoy the game on your shiny new device!

Need help? Use our The Sandbox Walkthrough page or sign up and make your contribution today.

Download the The Sandbox App

The Sandbox has an IPA/APK download size of 164 MB on its latest version. The Sandbox is FREE to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 197 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!

Ranking History in App Store (U.S)

  • Ranked #89 in Entertainment games
  • The game has an average rating of 3.7 on app stores

Changelog

  • First Released in Entertainment for $2.99 Mar 9, 2018
  • Release v1.04 May 15, 2012
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Compatibility

  • iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • Old devices: iPhone X/SE/8/7/6
  • iPad Pro
  • iPad Mini
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The Sandbox Add-Ons

The app is free, but you can buy extra add-ons via in-app purchases.

Humans Campaign
$0.99
Medium Mana Pack
$2.99
Small Mana Pack
$1.99