The ultimate sandbox game Sandcastle has dropped its first ever demo today, on PC via Steam, in the Wholesome Games Steam Celebration! Craft sandcastles to your heart’s content, create moats and embellish your builds with shells and driftwood that laps up on the shore! No pressure, no rush, just beach and physics based building joy.
Sandcastle has been drumming up excitement online, gaining over 4.5 million views on Instagram and over 185,000 wishlists on Steam after officially announcing only a couple of months ago! Created by solo dev Fabien Weibel, founder of Bubblebird Studio, the game is also being published by Future Friends Games (CloverPit, SUMMERHOUSE, On-Together) and is set to launch on PC via Steam later this year!
About the Game
Sandcastle is the ultimate sandbox game. Unlock a variety of tools to gather wet sand, shape towering walls, carve intricate battlements, and engineer elaborate moats designed to withstand or divert the encroaching waves. No ticking clocks, only the slow rhythm of the tide and the warm glow of the sun. Discover secret treasures washed ashore or buried deep into the sand, each adding a touch of personality to your sandy masterpiece.
Features:
- Beaches with unique water and sand physics simulation
- Many tools to craft your castle with precision
- 10 different beach layouts to unlock (lagoon, island, sand barrier, delta…)
- Colorful and relaxing tropical sceneries
- Many hidden objects to find and collect
About the Developer
Solo dev company Bubblebird Studio was founded in 2021 by Fabien Weibel, who is based in Luxembourg. His mission is to craft simple but fun games with rich universes and interesting characters. Releases include Haven Park & Trackline Express, with Sandcastle and TurboSquad coming soon!
About Future Friends Games
Future Friends was founded in 2017 with a simple mission: help indie games get the love they deserve. Indie hits they publish include CloverPit, Queen’s Domain, Slots & Daggers, Exo One, Laysara: Summit Kingdom, Tiny Aquarium, and On-Together, with more very exciting unannounced things on the way!
