The Sandbox

The Sandbox is a world-building game with 200+ elements to craft pixel worlds

PIXOWL INC. · com.pixowl.thesandbox.android

4.1 out of 5 (301 ratings) 5M+ downloads v1.99981 75.2 MB Android 4.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.99981 (148)
Updated: Nov 2, 2016 (9 years ago)
APK size: 75.2 MB
Requires: Android 4.0+ (API 14)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit
Category: Simulation (game)
Listed since: Mar 29, 2016 (at least)
Permissions: 14 (2 sensitive)
Website: thesandboxgame.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

The Sandbox is a game by PIXOWL INC. in the Simulation category, listed since at least March 2016. It includes native code only for x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy) and ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.

It asks for 14 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: find accounts on the device and modify shared storage. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

4.1out of 5301 ratings

5 ★39%
4 ★38%
3 ★18%
2 ★2%
1 ★3%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v1.99981

What’s New in 1.99981? MAJOR UPDATE!!! + 3 new Campaigns: Brainiac 3, Heroes & Relic Hunter + 30 new Elements: 4 controllable Super-Heroes with Monster Girl, Invincible, Rex Splode, Dupli-Kate, an adventurer Jones with his rope and many new mechanisms, enemies and decorations - go check & try them out!! + Many Bugs Fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “kocha”.

Create or destroy worlds at the tip of a finger. Winner of some of the top awards in gaming, The Sandbox guarantees invites you to use your limitless imagination and craft wonderful worlds. Start building with natural elements like stone, water and soil. Create mountains, grow trees and produce life on earth. As you progress you will receive newer elements like light bulbs and metal to make your world more modern. There are plenty of reasons why The Sandbox is such a favourite among millions around the world. Push your imagination: Build worlds and masterpieces with infinite possibilities. From creating life to creating art and music, the world is in your hands. Over 200 elements and campaigns: Pick any elements you like and complete over 300 missions. Give life: Add humans to your worlds and give them roles like miners, hunters, woodcutters, zombies, ninjas and robots. Use the Braniac: This helps you to create contraptions to transport or activate your elements. 8 interactive bodies: Use a spaceship, plane, flying car, UFO, train, Drill, and kamikaze Drone or create your own. Cruise around: Explore your world in sports cars or even ride in the Lunar Lander! Bring back the prehistoric era: Recreate the Jurassic Period or the Big Bang. Use blueprints to add wonders: Add anything from the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids or the Statue of Liberty. Destroy your world: Use powerful explosions with TNT or Galaxy Invaders! Share your creations: Share your universe in The Sandbox Online gallery or search and rate creations from other players. Like us? Follow us on Twitter @ thesandboxgame or like us on facebook.comthesandboxgame

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Pixowl Inc.” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Mar 8, 2025
Antivirus scan passed Apr 1, 2020
Signed byCN=Gaetan de Villele, OU=Unknown, O=Pixowl Inc., L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
Signing certificate (SHA-1)F2:64:77:B4:E7:93:5F:01:09:75:B8:46:68:F7:B7:81:29:FB:EA:CB
File MD5b3a56b3e390728ba181f63ece8c154a9
Uploaded by “kocha” Gold tier · 49,226 followers · uploading since 2016

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Permissions (14)

The Sandbox requests 14 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Interact across users full android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.pixowl.thesandbox.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

The Sandbox APK: questions and answers

How much space does The Sandbox need?

The APK is 75.2 MB, and the game also needs 50.1 MB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 200.6 MB free for the installation.

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is The Sandbox free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is The Sandbox APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b3a56b3e390728ba181f63ece8c154a9.