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Sandustry Free Demo Guide: Download Size, Features & Save Porting

Everything included in the 500 MB standalone Steam demo, tier progression limits, and seamless save file migration to the full game.

Sandustry demo

Strategic Overview & Gameplay Walkthrough

> Source Reference: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3490390/Sandustry_Demo/ (Official Steam Demo Store Page)

Sandustry Free Playable Demo Overview & Guide

1. Demo Release Details & Specifications

Release Date: The free Sandustry Demo originally launched on January 31, 2025 on Steam.

Download Size: Approximately 500 MB of uncompressed storage.

App ID: 3490390 (Steam standalone demo client).

Supported Platforms: Windows 10/11 (64-bit), full controller support, and verified Steam Deck compatibility.

2. Demo Scope vs Full Early Access Game

Feature / Element	Free Demo Build	Full Early Access Build (v0.5.3)
World Map Size	Single handcrafted valley (~1x Scale)	Sprawling vertical subterranean world (~15x Scale)
Max Research Tier	Tier 2 (Basic Metallurgy & Electrification)	Full Tier 5 (Aura, Quantum Synthesizers, Relics)
Available Machinery	~12 starter buildings (Shakers, Chutes, Belts)	34+ advanced industrial & thermodynamic structures
Depth Limit	Caps at depth -150m (Upper Caverns)	Extends to depth -1500m+ (Magma & Void Abyss)
Save File Porting	Demo save files automatically migrate to EA	Full persistent world saves with auto-backup

3. What You Learn in the Demo

The Core Hydration Loop: Digging raw dirt, mixing it into standing water ponds, and observing the fluid particle absorption mechanics.

Vibrational Separation: Aligning gravity hoppers over Shakers to isolate early Gold flakes from Slag.

Manual Logistics to Basic Belts: Transitioning from manual bucket/shovel hauling to continuous automated belt logistics.

Exploration Fundamentals: Discovering the first underground crystal geode and testing the Material Scanner tool.

> Source Reference: https://sandustry-wiki.site/demo-walkthrough/

Demo Tips for Fast Completion

Complete all Tier 1 research tasks before mining downward.

Build your initial Shaker line right beside the main aquifer pool to minimize belt lengths.

When ready to upgrade to the full game, your demo save file will be detected automatically and can continue with all unlocked technologies and inventory intact.

Official Steam Specifications & Mechanics

> Source Reference: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3490390/Sandustry_Demo/

Try Sandustry for free! Experience the tactile pleasure of physical sand automation, master early logistics, and see how dynamic granular simulation transforms factory gameplay.

Video Guides & Visual Walkthroughs

> Source Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5jUjNmy86I (Sandustry Demo Walkthrough & Tips)

> Source Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m7xp1q24Qw (Official Announcement Trailer)

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