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DeveloperPIXOWL INC.
CategoryGames
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 3.6 (1k)
Version1.7.3
Age rating12+
First seen by us
28 Sep 2026
The Sandbox Evolution update history & changes
Last change · 4 events since 8 Mar 2016Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 3 events in the last 12 months
- 🆕The Sandbox Evolution first spotted by AppInsider#91 in Top Free · Family · Canada
- 📈The Sandbox Evolution dropped out of every chart we trackLast seen 27 Sep
- 🆕The Sandbox Evolution released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
3.6 ★
1k ratings
Measured
The Sandbox Evolution on the App Store
App details
App ID
944393180
Publisher
PIXOWL INC.
On the store since
Mar 2016
10 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 8.0+
iPhone 4s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase · Game Center
Content rating
12+
2 content notes below
Languages
3
EN FR ES
Size
260 MB
Also listed in
Entertainment, Family, Simulation
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Realistic ViolenceInfrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not charting right now. | ||
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
3.6 ★
1k ratings
Measured
Ratings
1k
Measured
About The Sandbox Evolution
Build or destroy your own universe out of 8-bit blocks! Play the #1-pixel world creation game & build anything you can imagine! There are no limits to your creativity.
Craft or destroy amazing worlds with your godly touch in The Sandbox Evolution, the #1 pixel art world creation game.
Build anything you can dream up with advanced physics, over 500 elements and fully controllable heroes. In The Sandbox Evolution, worlds are up to 10x bigger. Create rich pixel worlds complete with ambient life, traps, platforms and enemies. You can even make your own pixel art!
THE SANDBOX EVOLUTION FEATURES:
CREATE YOUR WORLD PIXEL AFTER PIXEL!
- Build 8-bit 2D pixel worlds up to 10x bigger than the previous Sandbox
- Start from scratch or use predefined templates
- Mix & match over 170 elements to discover their unique interactions
- Manipulate Mud, Water, Sand, Fire, Metal, Electricity, Acid, Lava & more
- Craft wonders like the Parthenon & Giza Pyramid
- Control Heroes with different skillsets to shoot, fly & more
ADD LIFE & BUILD YOUR WORLD
- Bring life to your worlds with Dogs, Bears, Cows, Sabertooth Tigers & more
- Spread foliage & numerous tree varieties to bring beauty to your new world
- Decorate Houses, Castles & Igloos
- Make dynamic life with AI Humans
- Turn your world into Zombie Apocalypse if you want
INTRODUCE TECHNOLOGY
- Add tech like Batteries, Crosswires, Resistance, Bulbs, Heaters, Coolers, LEDs & Sensors
- Destroy everything you can with C4, Meteorites, Nitro & TNT
CREATE ART
- Draw retro style pixel art using 100 colors
- Compose your own chiptune songs
BROWSE THE GALLERY & SHARE ONLINE
- Share your worlds with other players
- Search worlds by keyword or tags (pixel art, music, arcade & more)
- Filter & find the Newest or Hottest creations
- Rate & bookmark your favorite levels
- Follow your favorite creators
THE GAME MAKER YOU WANTED
- Start with ready-to-use 4x4 pixel blocks then add platforms, traps & enemies
- Create your own levels with Controllable Heroes, Platforms, Blocks, Spikes & more
- Create PAC-MAN mazes
- Make your own 8bit pixel platformer or infinite runner game. Add a hero & BOOM! You’ve made your very own game in less than a minute :)
CAMPAIGNS & DAILY QUESTS
- Experience the creation of the universe through a full campaign of 13 levels
- Explore & fight with the Caveman to recover his child in the Caveman Campaign
- Dash to victory in the Runner Campaign & try to get #1 on the leaderboards
- Learn how to draw pixel art like a real artist in the zen drawing Pixel Art Campaign
- New Daily Quests, pulled from the best player creations. Challenge the best in the world, or build your levels for a chance to be featured
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF 745,000 FANS!
- Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thesandboxgame
- Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thesandboxgame
SUBSCRIPTION PRICING
Get access to exclusive Create Modes, Stories and Element with our monthly subscription!
- Sandbox Premium: 1 month recurring
Craft or destroy amazing worlds with your godly touch in The Sandbox Evolution, the #1 pixel art world creation game.
Build anything you can dream up with advanced physics, over 500 elements and fully controllable heroes. In The Sandbox Evolution, worlds are up to 10x bigger. Create rich pixel worlds complete with ambient life, traps, platforms and enemies. You can even make your own pixel art!
THE SANDBOX EVOLUTION FEATURES:
CREATE YOUR WORLD PIXEL AFTER PIXEL!
- Build 8-bit 2D pixel worlds up to 10x bigger than the previous Sandbox
- Start from scratch or use predefined templates
- Mix & match over 170 elements to discover their unique interactions
- Manipulate Mud, Water, Sand, Fire, Metal, Electricity, Acid, Lava & more
- Craft wonders like the Parthenon & Giza Pyramid
- Control Heroes with different skillsets to shoot, fly & more
ADD LIFE & BUILD YOUR WORLD
- Bring life to your worlds with Dogs, Bears, Cows, Sabertooth Tigers & more
- Spread foliage & numerous tree varieties to bring beauty to your new world
- Decorate Houses, Castles & Igloos
- Make dynamic life with AI Humans
- Turn your world into Zombie Apocalypse if you want
INTRODUCE TECHNOLOGY
- Add tech like Batteries, Crosswires, Resistance, Bulbs, Heaters, Coolers, LEDs & Sensors
- Destroy everything you can with C4, Meteorites, Nitro & TNT
CREATE ART
- Draw retro style pixel art using 100 colors
- Compose your own chiptune songs
BROWSE THE GALLERY & SHARE ONLINE
- Share your worlds with other players
- Search worlds by keyword or tags (pixel art, music, arcade & more)
- Filter & find the Newest or Hottest creations
- Rate & bookmark your favorite levels
- Follow your favorite creators
THE GAME MAKER YOU WANTED
- Start with ready-to-use 4x4 pixel blocks then add platforms, traps & enemies
- Create your own levels with Controllable Heroes, Platforms, Blocks, Spikes & more
- Create PAC-MAN mazes
- Make your own 8bit pixel platformer or infinite runner game. Add a hero & BOOM! You’ve made your very own game in less than a minute :)
CAMPAIGNS & DAILY QUESTS
- Experience the creation of the universe through a full campaign of 13 levels
- Explore & fight with the Caveman to recover his child in the Caveman Campaign
- Dash to victory in the Runner Campaign & try to get #1 on the leaderboards
- Learn how to draw pixel art like a real artist in the zen drawing Pixel Art Campaign
- New Daily Quests, pulled from the best player creations. Challenge the best in the world, or build your levels for a chance to be featured
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF 745,000 FANS!
- Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thesandboxgame
- Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thesandboxgame
SUBSCRIPTION PRICING
Get access to exclusive Create Modes, Stories and Element with our monthly subscription!
- Sandbox Premium: 1 month recurring
Latest updates
1.7.3
WE HAVE BEEN FIXING MANY BUGS AND ERRORS IN THE GAME TO IMPROVE STABILITY AND USER EXPERIENCE:
- Fixed issue that made some worlds unplayable once shared in the gallery.
- Fixed GUI errors that appeared when using Vehicles.
- Fixed GU errors that affected iPhone X players.
- Fixed a bug where using Survivors broke the timer feature.
- Improvements to GUI in many screens for better user experience.
- Added "exclusive" tag to subscribed players. Worlds tagged with this can only be played by other subscribed players.
NOTE: From now on, the Premium Pack will be replaced by a renewable Premium subscription. You can now try out Premium for a single month at a cheaper price! All existing Premium players will remain Premium forever, but new players after this update will need a monthly subscription to access premium features.