Early Access
Is Sand in a Box still being updated?
Not really. It's slowing down. Last updated 4 months ago, with about one update a year.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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About the game
Sand in a Box is a 'falling sand' game that simulates thermal flow, electricity, radioactive decay, and gravity. Create art, experiment with physics, and craft your own simulation rules with user-friendly mod support!
- Casual
- Indie
- Simulation
AI Generated Content Disclosure
The developer filed this on the Steam store page. It is not a guess by active.games.
Gameplay trailer on storepage uses song made with the help of suno.ai Some backgrounds in the game are made with the help of various generative AI tools like Adobe Firefly.
Update history
Recent updates
May 28, 2026 · Patch note
Sand in a Box: Welcome To The Arcade! (opens in new tab)
Sand in a Box: Welcome To The Arcade! As we move towards the 1.0 release, we are introducing a brand new arcade mode: DEBTRIS — a fast-paced game with falling blocks, quick gameplay and massive combos. Stack, rotate, clear and survive for as long as you can. Aim for the ultimate high score by chaining huge combos. Fully customizable game modes, Pick between…
May 28, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 23437628
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Oct 7, 2025 · Patch note
Minor Security Update (opens in new tab)
Security Update This update addresses a recently discovered vulnerability in the Unity3D engine by upgrading the game to a secure and updated version. Please note: major engine updates may sometimes introduce new issues. If you encounter any problems, feel free to report them via the Steam Community forums. Improvements in this update: Three new backgrounds…
Jul 18, 2025 · Patch note
Sand in a Box: Fire and Metal (opens in new tab)
Sand in a Box: Fire and Metal Four new elements ● Lithium and Potassium — metals that can be unstable. ● Aluminium — a new lightweight solid, but with a relatively low melting point. ● Thermite — burns hot and can be a bit explosive. Bug Fixes and Improvements: ● "Metals" category is now properly defined. ● Added missing translations and images. ● Various i…
Mar 19, 2025 · Patch note
Jukebox Update (opens in new tab)
Sand in a Box: Jukebox Update! Introducing... Music! 13 new tracks to accompany your adventures. Jukebox where you can listen to the entire playlist. Enable your favorite tracks and disable the rest if you like. Add your own music Like with many other features, Sand in a Box loads music dynamically. You can add your own tracks in OGG format to the Music fol…
Questions
When was the last Sand in a Box update?
Sand in a Box last posted a patch note 4 months ago (May 28, 2026: Sand in a Box: Welcome To The Arcade! (opens in new tab)).
How often does Sand in a Box update?
It got about one update a year over the last year and is rarely updated (6/100). 1 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Not enough of a cadence to call it regular.
Is Sand in a Box abandoned?
Not yet, but it is slowing down. The last build or patch note is between 90 and 180 days old.
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