Sands

First-person puzzle adventure investigating a catastrophe on a desert planet

Alex Hutkouski · Released Mar 7, 2023

Reviews: Mixed; 53% of 356
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jan 15, 2023
Minimum PC: Iris Xe G7; 8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Sands?

This single-player science fiction adventure follows a survivor investigating a global catastrophe on a desert planet. You explore in first person, solve puzzles, and encounter dangerous enemies.

For you if...

+you prefer short adventures over lengthy campaigns

Not for you if...

−you want clear objectives and direct puzzle instructions

What players say

53% of 356 reviews are positive

Players praise the visuals and story. Common complaints include lengthy trips across the desert and puzzle bugs that can block progress or force a restart.

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Sands system requirements

Minimum: Iris Xe G7, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5 1135G7
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Does Sands have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Sands run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Russian.

Does Sands use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam