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Games like Sandmade

If Sandmade is your kind of game, the closest matches are Memorion, Colors! and Zen Chess: Blindfold Masters — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Sandmade: Look closely and imagine, do those structures fit together? Sandmade is a beautiful puzzle game that starts simple and relaxing but will soon challenge your brain and test your spatial skills. How good are you at visualising objects in your mind? Immerse yourself in the world of sand shapes and find out.

2018IndieCasual0.99 USDWindowsby Manic Hyena
Sandmade — Steam game cover

Players who liked Sandmade also play

Steam players who put hours into Sandmade also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Memorion

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Sandmade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Sandmade.

    Memorion is a puzzle game in which you need to turn on all the orbs. Each orb you turn on changes the state of the adjacent orbs. Will you have the courage and the wits to turn on all the orbs and recover your memories? The answers lie within the depths of your own mind.

    2024Casual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Colors!

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Sandmade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Sandmade.

    Minimalist and intuitive puzzle game with relaxing music.

    2021Casual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Zen Chess: Blindfold Masters

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Sandmade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Sandmade.

    In Zen Chess: Blindfold Masters you will put your memory and chess skills to the test by solving puzzles without seeing the pieces.

    2019StrategyCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Blokker: Orange

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Sandmade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Sandmade.

    Move the blocks strategically until the balls find the targets. Simple yet challenging! This is Blokker.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Blokker

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Sandmade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Sandmade.

    Move the blocks strategically until the balls find the targets. Simple yet challenging! This is Blokker.

    2021StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Cardinal Chains

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Sandmade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Sandmade.

    An original puzzle game about non-decreasing sequences.

    2021IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Shape Puzzle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Sandmade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Sandmade.

    Relaxed puzzle game with challenging riddles. Combine, rotate and move different shapes to reach the next level. Solve several puzzles at the same time, but be careful not to destroy your progress by unwary changes.

    2022IndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Flecto

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Sandmade fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Sandmade.

    Flecto is a puzzle game where you place blocks in order to deflect bullets and shatter targets. Strategically use your tiles to split bullets, bounce them around each level, and destroy every target.

    2026StrategyCasualSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sandmade at current Steam store prices.

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Sandmade on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sandmade.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Sandmade on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Sandmade.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Sandmade on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Sandmade.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Sandmade on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Sandmade.

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Sandmade on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Sandmade.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Sandmade on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sandmade.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Sandmade on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sandmade.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Sandmade on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sandmade.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sandmade.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sandmade.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sandmade.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sandmade.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sandmade.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sandmade.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Manic Hyena

Other recommendable Steam games by Manic Hyena, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Hidden Paws

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Manic Hyena, the studio behind Sandmade. Shares Indie and Casual with Sandmade.

    It's winter and cats are still outside. Cold and alone. Find them and bring them home. Now includes free Christmas Isles. Enjoy!

    2018IndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. My Coworker is an Idiot

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Manic Hyena, the studio behind Sandmade. Shares Indie and Casual with Sandmade.

    Together with Steve, your coworker, deliver glass to the construction site. Try not to damage the city too much.

    2022ActionIndieSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Summer Paws

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Manic Hyena, the studio behind Sandmade. Shares Indie and Casual with Sandmade.

    Summer days, warm rain, magical nights! Sleeping kittens are hidden well. Can you find them?

    2020IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Hidden Paws Mystery

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Manic Hyena, the studio behind Sandmade. Shares Indie and Casual with Sandmade.

    What is this cat doing here? And where are his friends? Explore strange and beautiful islands to find all the little kittens hidden there.

    2018IndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Fire Pit: Throw Things Into The Fire

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Manic Hyena, the studio behind Sandmade. Shares Casual with Sandmade.

    The world doesn't deserve to exist. Nothing matters anyway. Destroy and burn things alone. Or get your nihilistic friends and throw things into the fire together.

    2026SimulationCasual7.19 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Sandmade

How much does Sandmade cost?
Sandmade is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Sandmade?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sandmade are Memorion, Colors!, Zen Chess: Blindfold Masters.
Who developed Sandmade?
Sandmade was developed by Manic Hyena.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Sandmade.

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