# SAND - A Leo Parker Adventure — Puzzle graphic novel

> Puzzle graphic novel adventure game set in ancient Egypt. (iPhone/iPad app by Pixlab.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-a-leo-parker-adventure/id1556904391 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pixlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556904393)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 306 App Store ratings · 258 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.2 · 204 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-a-leo-parker-adventure/id1556904391/reviews.md

## What is SAND?

It’s the 1920s. Leo Parker, renowned archaeologist and explorer, is in Giza working on an excavation for the British crown. Soon to head home, Leo gets wind of the discovery of a new tomb. His exploration of this tomb begins an adventure that will lead him to discover not just about the ancient past, but about himself as well.

Sand is part puzzle game, part adventure, part graphic novel. Unravel the story of the long-dead Pharaoh Anat as you solve puzzles and discover clues across a variety of Egypt-themed settings. Delve tombs, trace clues in the stars themselves, haggle with merchants, unlock ancient doors and journey back to ancient Egypt itself in search of answers.

* Beautiful hand-drawn artwork.
* A rich story that unfolds over the course of the game.
* Challenging puzzles.
* A detailed hint system to nudge you in the right direction.
* Easy mode for if you get really stuck.
* Intuitive inventory system.
* Optimised for the latest devices.
* A unique alternate-history story.
* Start Leo’s adventure for free!

Perfect for fans of adventure, point and click and Myst-like games as well as those entirely new to the genre, Sand is a must-buy!

## Key features

- Puzzle solving
- Graphic novel storytelling
- Egypt-themed exploration
- Clue discovery
- Hand-drawn artwork
- Hint system

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of SAND?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Challenging but not too difficult puzzles
- 👍 Intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and atmosphere
- 🎵 Fitting music and sound design
- 💰 Good value for the price

**Cons**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🔒 Paywall after initial free content
- 🤔 Some puzzles are overly complex or unclear
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Issues with the coin/money puzzle
- Inventory items disappearing
- Aspect ratio problems on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- More levels and longer gameplay
- Ability to skip puzzles or get additional hints
- Improved tutorial or guidance for complex puzzles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 258)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-a-leo-parker-adventure/id1556904391/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2026-03-08, version 1.8*

You can’t really play the game. It just gives you a taste and then you have to buy it. Very clumsy to play.

### 5/5 — Really fun

*2026-03-04, version 1.8*

It caught my attention and was really fun in a addictive way 😂

### 5/5 — Lovely puzzles and music

*2026-02-20, version 1.8*

This is a lovely way to spend a few hours. The story is charming, the puzzles are hard but have good hints. The graphic design is great and it looks like the authors have been to Egypt. The music helps the atmosphere enormously.

### 4/5 — Good value game

*2025-12-11, version 1.8*

Short but enjoyable. A good warmup for the excellent Silk

### 5/5 — Alicia

*2025-11-21, version 1.8*

This was a very fun game to play!  Started it once a long time ago
 but, didn’t finish it!   Thanks for the walkthrough because it helped me finish it this time!   Lovely story

### 4/5 — Epilogue

*2025-11-21, version 1.8*

It is a cute storyline..and I love the graphics…
Epilogue needs one more puzzle..of med length..I was expecting one..Otherwise it’s too short..

### 5/5 — PHE

*2025-10-09, version 1.8*

Omg this was really fun! I’m not really into reading stories and stuff, but I actually found myself not skipping through the cut scenes. Amazing game not too easy but not too difficult just perfect🫶

### 5/5 — Great job!

*2025-09-28, version 1.8*

I don’t leave many reviews but this game was great! Fun, easy to understand, and entertaining. Keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — looking forward for more games

*2025-08-21, version 1.8*

good game. puzzles very intriguing and challenging. graphics so good too it is easy to read dialogue.

### 1/5 — not even the full game

*2025-08-02, version 1.8*

be so fr you have to pay to do the rest of the game after completing like two puzzles. Waste of my time tbh.

## Frequently asked questions about SAND

### What is SAND - A Leo Parker Adventure about?

SAND is a puzzle graphic novel adventure game set in 1920s Egypt. Players follow archaeologist Leo Parker as he explores a newly discovered tomb, unraveling an ancient mystery and embarking on a journey of self-discovery. The game combines puzzle-solving with a rich, unfolding story.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include challenging puzzles, beautiful hand-drawn artwork, a rich story that unfolds as you play, and an intuitive inventory system. It also offers a detailed hint system and an easy mode for players who need extra assistance.

### How much does SAND - A Leo Parker Adventure cost?

The game offers a free starting experience for players to begin Leo's adventure. Further content or features may be available through in-app purchases.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect in SAND?

You'll encounter a variety of puzzles integrated into the narrative, from deciphering clues in ancient texts and tracing patterns in the stars to haggling with merchants and unlocking ancient doors. The puzzles are designed to be challenging and thematic to the Egyptian setting.

### Who is the target audience for this game?

This game is ideal for players who enjoy adventure games, point-and-click titles, and games similar to Myst. It's also suitable for those new to these genres who are looking for an engaging story and puzzle experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2024-10-05

* New icon!
* Fixed an issue with the inventory vanishing (temporarily) in certain circumstances.
* Various other small fixes and UI improvements.

### 1.7 — 2023-08-14

Minor fixes and improvements.

### 1.6 — 2023-08-02

• Clarified a couple of the puzzles.
• Better future-proofing for different device aspect ratios.
• A bunch of small fixes and improvements.

### 1.5 — 2023-01-31

A few minor fixes.

### 1.4 — 2023-01-26

Some small fixes to text formatting in some languages.

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## More apps by Pixlab

- [Zoe & the Magic Escape](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoe-and-the-magic-escape/id1564473259)
- [SILK - A Leo Parker Adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silk-a-leo-parker-adventure/id6448728936)

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