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Stranded in an alien desert, manage thirst and temperature, craft shelter, and chart ruins while seeking answers and a way home.
Released 17 Nov 2022
Survive Desert Extremes
Map Your Own Route
Ride Between Oases
Starsand is a mystic survival game set among the dunes of an arcane desert. An open-world full of danger, vast environments and mysterious happenings await you! Explore, hunt, craft, build – and SURVIVE.
Developed by Tunnel Vision Studio · Published by Toplitz Productions









After a sandstorm leaves you alone in a vast desert beneath two moons, you must survive and investigate where you are. Ruins, artifacts, records, and environmental clues point toward a mystery tied to an extinct civilization and your disappearance.
Gather resources, hunt for food, make tools and weapons, and build shelters. Water, hunger, energy, and body temperature shape each expedition: the desert's daytime heat and cold nights demand different preparations, while weather and hostile creatures add danger.
Travel between oases and points of interest to find supplies and new crafting and building plans. Navigation relies on landmarks and a paper map you mark yourself, and a camel can help with longer journeys. Exploring ruins and solving puzzles gradually reveal more of the story.
Players who enjoy Starsand often praise its lonely desert atmosphere, soundtrack, and unusual survival setting. Some find the slow treks and environmental pressures immersive, while others consider the world too empty or the survival loop too demanding. Reviews also mention interest in the story's mysteries and appreciation for being able to adjust difficulty or disable alien threats.



| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 27 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |