Sandtrix+

Sandtrix+

Released Aug 2023

Retro Falling Sand Puzzle Game

92% positive · 157 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Sandtrix+ is a small indie puzzle game that launched on August 31, 2023 as an expanded, paid version of the free game Sandtrix. After release, the developer shipped a steady stream of feature updates and bug fixes — most notably adding a new game mode ("Stacks"), 14 unlockable effects, a new theme in January 2024, and a combo system overhaul in August 2024 (version 3.0). The most recent update to the game itself was on August 23, 2024. Since then, the developer's only public communication has been an April 2, 2026 announcement for a new, unrelated game called Retro Pond — indicating the developer has moved on to new projects. There are no unreleased DLC items, no roadmap, no announced future content, and no outstanding commitments for Sandtrix+. The developer has not made any statement explicitly calling the game "complete," but the pattern of activity — updates ending in August 2024, followed by a pivot to a new title — is consistent with a game that has reached its finished state. The game launched as a fully self-contained product and has received meaningful post-launch polish, all of which has now shipped.
Evidence
Sandtrix 3.0 feature patch shipped — the most recent update to the game, overhauling the combo system and adding options. No updates have followed since.
news post · Aug 23, 2024 source content shipped
high
Version 2.4 added a new game mode (Stacks), 14 unlockable effects, a new theme, and visual improvements.
news post · Jan 3, 2024 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
msky
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game


Blocks turn into sand - clear pixels by connecting the same color across the screen.

Sandtrix+ is an expanded version of the freeware game Sandtrix.
It extends the base game with new game modes, challenging color modes, and unlockable themes and effects.

Features



This game is DRM-Free, fully portable and does not connect to the internet.
If you like this game please consider supporting the developer and buying the full version.

Streamers: Streaming this game and monetizing said streams is allowed and does not need further permission.

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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