Sandmade

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"Sandmade" is a casual, single-player puzzle game with good music and beautiful graphics. The game starts off simple and relaxing, but becomes more challenging as you progress, testing your spatial skills and more. With 100 levels, handcrafted visuals, no timers or scores, and achievements, it's just you and the puzzles in this immersive, delightful sand-shaped world. Only mouse control is needed.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews

music8 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Sandmade offers a fun and engaging puzzle experience with 100 levels that gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
The game features straightforward controls and a minimalist design, making it accessible and easy to pick up for casual gamers.
At a low price point, Sandmade is considered a good value, delivering enjoyable gameplay and a relaxing atmosphere for puzzle enthusiasts.

The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under an hour, which may leave some feeling unsatisfied with the overall experience.
The gameplay can become repetitive, as the core mechanics do not change significantly throughout the 100 levels, leading to a lack of variety.
Technical issues, such as poor graphics options and a simplistic interface, detract from the overall quality and polish expected from a PC game.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
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The gameplay is characterized by straightforward controls and simple mechanics, making it accessible but somewhat repetitive, as it lacks significant variation throughout its 100 levels. While the game offers enjoyable sound effects and a satisfying experience, it tends to become monotonous, especially as difficulty spikes in later levels. Overall, it provides a solid, if basic, puzzle experience that is easy to pick up and play.
- “The gameplay is enjoyable, the sound effects are quite satisfying, and while it does become repetitive, it's short enough to not completely wear out its welcome.”
- “I love this mechanic of the game where if you choose a wrong piece, the level and pieces reset, so some people won't find a cheap way to win a level.”
- “Gameplay is pretty solid, the spinning of the shapes provides an additional level of difficulty, the only penalty for making a mistake is restarting the level, there is no time limit, and there are 100 levels.”
- “The gameplay is pretty simplistic and there are no twists or special mechanisms.”
- “And when I looked at screenshots, I understood that there will be absolutely nothing more in terms of gameplay (only bigger pieces to match for another 20 minutes).”
- “Difficulty is rising in a non-linear way, which is sad - quite easy before the 70th level, and quite boring because of that; after the 70th it becomes challenging, and the 90-100 levels are complicated, but you are waiting for it already as the mechanics of the game are always the same.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
The music in the game is generally described as decent and fitting, providing a relaxing backdrop that enhances the gameplay experience without being intrusive. While some players found it repetitive or wished for more variety, others appreciated its simplicity and the ability to adjust volume settings. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it suitable for casual play.
- “The music is also okay and fits the game well, so you won’t need to turn it off to play the game.”
- “There's a hundred levels to go through, with varying difficulties, and a looping soundtrack in the background for easy listening.”
- “The music especially is really lovely.”
- “Decent simplistic graphics and okay generic music, even if it might get repetitive rather quickly.”
- “I did not like the music loop and turned it off very quickly.”
- “I would've created some really basic ambient meditation music for a game like this.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic and minimalist aesthetic, featuring low-polygon, untextured assets that evoke a retro feel reminiscent of early 1990s 3D games. While some players appreciate the straightforward design as effective for the puzzle genre, others criticize the lack of resolution options and graphical tweaks, viewing the minimalism as a sign of laziness rather than artistic choice. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some finding the visuals charming and suitable for the gameplay, while others feel they fall short of modern standards.
- “The graphics are simple but effective; the music and sound effects are good, and there are separate volume sliders and windowed mode, proving that your $1 minimalist puzzler doesn't have to lack basic functionality.”
- “If you are looking for an easy puzzle game to take your mind off of things, Sandmade might be the perfect match for you. Not only does it look good graphically and have a nice soundtrack, it's also easy and eases you into the game while slowly getting more and more challenging. For the full dollar, it's crazy not to at least give it a shot.”
- “The graphics are very good!”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to disguise it under the name of 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “The visuals are constrained to basic monochrome 3D shapes.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game offers a notable level of replayability due to its procedurally generated levels, which change with each playthrough and reset after mistakes. Players appreciate the randomness and variety, suggesting that the game can provide a solid hour of entertainment and encourages revisiting over time. Overall, while the difficulty is generally low, the unique level generation enhances the replay value more than anticipated for its price.
- “Shapes are randomly generated - both when starting any level or when you make a mistake at any time in any level, which resets level progression - so the game offers a decent amount of replayability.”
- “All the levels seem to be procedurally generated, which offers a lot more replayability than I expected for such a cheap game.”
- “Shapes are randomly generated - both when starting any level, or when you make a mistake at any time in any level, which resets level progression - so the game offers a decent amount of replayability.”
- “All in all, this game lasts a solid hour for sure, and since the levels seem to be randomly generated, there's some replayability there.”
- “All the levels seem to be procedurally generated, which provides a lot more replayability than I expected for such a cheap game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The atmosphere of Sandmade is generally described as relaxing, enhanced by visually appealing graphics and decent music. Players appreciate the gradual increase in puzzle difficulty, though some express a desire for a more vibrant color palette to further enrich the experience.
- “Relaxing atmosphere, puzzles based on matching 3D pieces, with difficulty slowly increasing.”
- “Sandmade sets a nice atmosphere for itself; the game looks really good and the music is also pleasant. I do wish we had more colors for a more colorful and fresher palette, but that's just a minor nitpick.”
- “The atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”
- “The environment is lifeless, making it hard to feel connected to the game world.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users express frustration with the poor optimization and performance issues prevalent in certain Unity games, highlighting a lack of effective optimization strategies.
- “I am well aware of the rock-bottom performance and nonexistent optimization of some Unity games (I can easily name some).”
- “I am well aware of the rock-bottom performance and nonexistent optimization of some Unity games (I can easily name some).”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky achievement system, where players receive a "100 levels beat" achievement after completing level 99 and reaching level 100, despite not actually beating the final level. This playful twist adds a lighthearted element to the gameplay experience.
- “It's hilarious that you get the 100 levels beat achievement after beating level 99 and reaching level 100 without actually beating it.”
- “The game's humor is spot on, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that keep you laughing.”
- “I love how the game pokes fun at classic tropes, making even the most serious moments feel lighthearted.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game may not appeal to those who prefer longer narratives or are seeking a more profound storyline, as it is relatively short and puzzle-focused.
- “I don't recommend it for people who despair quickly, hate short games, don't like puzzle games, or are simply looking for something different with a deep story behind.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked the depth I was hoping for, leaving me unsatisfied by the end.”
- “While the game had potential, the narrative was poorly executed and failed to engage me emotionally.”