Steam game

Sandman

Sandman is a 2D puzzle platformer where death creates sand that permanently changes the level. The sand falls and piles up to form new terrain, allowing players to cover traps, fill gaps, and use previous failures to build paths through 50 handcrafted stages.

Coming soon July 6, 2026

By UNHANDLED Games

Windows
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Sandman - UNHANDLED Games. Popular. Released July 6, 2026
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Overview

About this game

Sandman is a 2D puzzle platformer where death permanently changes the level.

When the player dies, the body turns into sand at that exact position.
The sand falls, piles up, and compresses, creating new terrain.

These sand piles remain in the stage and can be used to cover traps, create platforms, or fill dangerous gaps. Progress often requires using previous attempts to reshape the environment.

The player can also press X to die instantly at the current position, allowing deliberate placement of sand to solve puzzles.

The game features 50 single-screen stages designed around this mechanic.

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