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SAND: Raiders of Sophie

SAND: Raiders of Sophie

In SAND you build your highly customizable walking mech fortress. Squad up or go solo. Scavenge the dunes, gather loot, weapons, priceless artifacts, survive and extract. Clash with other players in a brutal procedurally generated desert set in an alternate 1910.

49%
Mixed
DevelopersHologryph, TowerHaus
PublishertinyBuild
Release DateJun 22, 2026
$24.99
Peak Players41.6K
PlatformsWindows
Early Access
Action
Adventure
Early Access
AI Review Summary

SAND: Raiders of Sophie is an ambitious extraction-based survival game that blends Sea of Thieves-style vehicle management with a desert setting. While players praise the deep customization of walking ships known as Tramplers and the engaging PvP loop, the experience is currently marred by significant technical instability and performance issues. Potential buyers should be aware that the game is in a rough Early Access state with frequent reports of progress loss and server disconnects.

Pros

  • Unique 'Sea of Thieves' style gameplay featuring massive, customizable walking ships called Tramplers.90%
  • Deep and rewarding progression system for ship parts, equipment, and tech trees.80%
  • Engaging open-world PvP combat that captures the spirit of Guns of Icarus Online.70%
  • Highly active and communicative development team that engages directly with the community on Discord.80%

Cons

  • Severe technical issues including frequent server crashes and loss of character progress or inventory.90%
  • Poor optimization and performance issues that make the game unplayable for some users.80%
  • Lack of random matchmaking makes the team-focused extraction loop difficult for solo players.70%
  • Janky character collision and clunky movement controls.60%
  • Significant balancing issues, particularly regarding overpowered weapons like the Peppermill shotgun.50%

Notable Mentions

  • The game is currently in Early Access and many players feel it was released in a premature state.
  • The 'Solo' mode is frequently criticized for being poorly implemented or non-functional for true solo play.
  • Reviewers highlight a high level of 'grind' required to progress through the tech tree.
Confidence: 97%
Based on the 195 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 9, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
5.4K
Peak · last 90 days
29.1K
All-time peak
41.6K

Price

Current price
$24.99
Lowest tracked
$19.74since Jun 22, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
47%
Last 30 days
54%
All-time positive
49%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews14.0K
Positive: 6.8K (49%)Negative: 7.2K (51%)

0%

Reviews from Steam Deck

1%

Dev Response Rate

7h

Avg Playtime at Review

76%

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