Sandbox In Space - Build & explore galaxies

"Sandbox in Space" is an innovative mobile physics simulator and open-world sandbox game where players have the freedom to explore diverse planets, experiment with various assets, and delve into multiple game mechanics without explicit direction. The game offers a range of intriguing assets such as nextbots, adversaries, companions, spacecraft, and building materials, each providing distinct interactions. By engaging with items like syringes and alchemy tab elements for various outcomes, players can personalize their gameplay experience. This expansive universe is crafted as a blank canvas for players to discover and craft freely, enabling them to engage in whichever activities they desire within its virtual realm.

How to Start the Game

Once you've finished your download, you can jump straight into the game by selecting the Start New Game option from the title screen and selecting one of the three worlds that are in Sandbox in Space.

At the time of writing, only the New Worlds seed is available for play, with the Black Hole and Milky Way seeds locked out. So select the New Worlds to spawn straight into the map.

Game Controls

Some of Sandbox in Space controls are intuitive, with a simple UI for running, jumping, and shooting. There are, however, some controls that the game doesn't teach you since you are dropped right into the game without so much as a tutorial.

See a list of How-to's below to learn about how players can spawn and interact with the assets that they select in Sandbox in Space.

How to Fly in Sandbox in Space

Use a Jetpack

The first and most readily available way to fly in Sandbox in Space is by using the Jetpack. To use the jetpack, simply keep your finger pressed down on the jump button.

The longer you press down on the button, the higher you will go. You are free to orient the direction you fly in by tilting the movement stick forward or backward. However, flying in this way costs an unnamed resource that we will refer to as the “boost ring”.

You can find the boost ring by looking at the blue ring that surrounds your jump button. Using your jetpack will slowly consume the blue ring in a clockwise direction. Once the blue ring completely disappears, you will no longer be able to use your jetpack.

If you need to re-fill your boost ring, you will need to locate and pick up any of the jetpacks scattered throughout the play area.

Ride A Spaceship

The second way to fly in Sandbox in Space is by boarding a spaceship. You can find a spaceship near your spawn point if you're playing in the New Worlds seed. Otherwise, you will need to spawn a Spaceship of your own from the assets menu.

From there, approach the spaceship to make a “Get In” prompt appear on your screen that allows you to board the ship and take off towards distant planets.

How to Spawn Assets in Sandbox in Space

Select the blue box icon from the upper left side of your screen to bring up a list of assets. From there, select any asset that you want to spawn into your world.

After highlighting an asset, make sure to equip what can only be described as the Gravity Gun from Half-Life 2 and press on the fire button to spawn the asset at wherever your reticle is aiming.