The Sandbox

May 15, 2012 Pixowl Pixowl
Puzzle Simulator Strategy Indie
Android PC iOS
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The Sandbox is a unique world building & crafting game featuring over 200+ physics elements presented in 2D pixel blocks that can interact with each others. Players can craft amazing worlds, create pixel art, chain reactions, chiptune music, advanced contraptions, electric circuits or just play with physics.

Play with basic elements ranging from simple water, stone, sand, wood, glass, lava, fire, to more complex: electricity, metal, virus, antivirus,heater, cooler, lasers, pipes, gems, sensors, leds TNT, C4, crosswire, conveyor belt, music instruments etc.
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Release Date May 15, 2012
Developer Pixowl
Publisher Pixowl
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Educational
The Sandbox

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