# The Sandbox Evolution — Craft Games & Color Pixel Art

> Pixel art world creation and game maker with advanced physics and over 500 elements. (iPhone/iPad app by PIXOWL INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sandbox-evolution/id944393180 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PIXOWL INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/436959453)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 9,588 App Store ratings · 1,576 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +12
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 248 MB
- Languages: European Spanish, French (France), American English
- Released: 2016-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sandbox-evolution/id944393180/reviews.md

## What is The Sandbox Evolution?

Build or destroy your own universe out of 8-bit blocks! Play the #1-pixel world creation game & build anything you can imagine! There are no limits to your creativity.

Craft or destroy amazing worlds with your godly touch in The Sandbox Evolution, the #1 pixel art world creation game. 

Build anything you can dream up with advanced physics, over 500 elements and fully controllable heroes. In The Sandbox Evolution, worlds are up to 10x bigger. Create rich pixel worlds complete with ambient life, traps, platforms and enemies. You can even make your own pixel art!

THE SANDBOX EVOLUTION FEATURES:

CREATE YOUR WORLD PIXEL AFTER PIXEL!
- Build 8-bit 2D pixel worlds up to 10x bigger than the previous Sandbox
- Start from scratch or use predefined templates
- Mix & match over 170 elements to discover their unique interactions
- Manipulate Mud, Water, Sand, Fire, Metal, Electricity, Acid, Lava & more
- Craft wonders like the Parthenon & Giza Pyramid
- Control Heroes with different skillsets to shoot, fly & more

ADD LIFE & BUILD YOUR WORLD
- Bring life to your worlds with Dogs, Bears, Cows, Sabertooth Tigers & more
- Spread foliage & numerous tree varieties to bring beauty to your new world
- Decorate Houses, Castles & Igloos
- Make dynamic life with AI Humans
- Turn your world into Zombie Apocalypse if you want

INTRODUCE TECHNOLOGY
- Add tech like Batteries, Crosswires, Resistance, Bulbs, Heaters, Coolers, LEDs & Sensors
- Destroy everything you can with C4, Meteorites, Nitro & TNT

CREATE ART
- Draw retro style pixel art using 100 colors
- Compose your own chiptune songs

BROWSE THE GALLERY & SHARE ONLINE
- Share your worlds with other players
- Search worlds by keyword or tags (pixel art, music, arcade & more)
- Filter & find the Newest or Hottest creations
- Rate & bookmark your favorite levels
- Follow your favorite creators

THE GAME MAKER YOU WANTED
- Start with ready-to-use 4x4 pixel blocks then add platforms, traps & enemies
- Create your own levels with Controllable Heroes, Platforms, Blocks, Spikes & more
- Create PAC-MAN mazes
- Make your own 8bit pixel platformer or infinite runner game. Add a hero & BOOM! You’ve made your very own game in less than a minute :)

CAMPAIGNS & DAILY QUESTS
- Experience the creation of the universe through a full campaign of 13 levels
- Explore & fight with the Caveman to recover his child in the Caveman Campaign
- Dash to victory in the Runner Campaign & try to get #1 on the leaderboards
- Learn how to draw pixel art like a real artist in the zen drawing Pixel Art Campaign
- New Daily Quests, pulled from the best player creations. Challenge the best in the world, or build your levels for a chance to be featured

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF 745,000 FANS! 
- Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thesandboxgame 
- Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thesandboxgame


SUBSCRIPTION PRICING
Get access to exclusive Create Modes, Stories and Element with our monthly subscription!
- Sandbox Premium: 1 month recurring subscription for $4,99 (USD).

The prices is for customers in the United States. Pricing in other countries may vary and charges will be converted to the local currency depending on the country of residence.
Payment will be charged to your account after confirmation of purchase.
The subscription is renewed unless your turn it off 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Users can manage their subscription and auto-renewal by checking the user’s account settings after the purchase in the App Store.
No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.

More info: https://support.apple.com/HT207865
Privacy Policy: https://thesandbox.helpshift.com/a/the-sandbox-2/?s=legal-terms&f=privacy-policy
Terms of use: https://thesandbox.helpshift.com/a/the-sandbox-2/?s=legal-terms&f=terms-of-use&l=en

## Key features

- Build 8-bit 2D pixel worlds
- Over 170 elements with unique interactions
- Add life with AI characters and foliage
- Introduce technology and destructive elements
- Create pixel art and compose music
- Share and browse user-created worlds
- Design custom game levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ecstasy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Inner Self Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Mana | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Elements Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Mana Elements Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basic Elements Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Campaigns Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Disasters Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Sandbox Evolution?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive and creative
- 👍 Endless possibilities
- 💡 Custom character creation

**Cons**

- 🔒 Premium content locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to save custom elements
- Premium content not unlocking properly
- Glitches with water and hazards
- Crashes on startup or level load

**Most requested features**

- More free content and elements
- Improved stability and performance
- Larger level sizes
- Custom animation tools
- Multiplayer functionality
- More enemy and boss variety

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,576)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-sandbox-evolution/id944393180/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pls new update

*2026-08-14, version 1.7.3*

Please make an update on the game. I want to play the Sandbox Evolution because I miss playing it everyday when I was young continuous for 10 years. Even a lot of other people want the same thing. This is the best game ever and I beg that this game comes back and you fix all the bugs in the game. Thank you

### 1/5 — Trash

*2026-08-10, version 1.7.3*

This game is trash now, but then you could play levels and watch videos to get new animals and all kinds of stuff now you can’t which was the only best part about the game

### 1/5 — This game needs to be put back online

*2026-08-06, version 1.7.3*

It’s unacceptable that this game is offline how are new players supposed to unlock elements that require ads

### 1/5 — I can’t login

*2026-07-25, version 1.7.3*

When I try to click the things to login nothing happens it looks like a fun game but I can’t even play it so 1 star

### 2/5 — Please fix Internet connection

*2026-07-23, version 1.7.3*

The ads do not work in the things that you needed that you need to watch an ad to get you cannot get those please fix this

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time

*2026-07-20, version 1.7.3*

After 6 years of the same thing and it still doesn’t work 2026. And still can’t log!!

### 5/5 — Fix the connections and update your game, please

*2026-07-17, version 1.7.3*

I love your game but every time I try to look for people’s creations when I’m exactly on the Internet it says no Internet connection. Can you fix that already?

### 5/5 — App crashes during startup

*2026-07-04, version 1.7.3*

This app pops up and it crashes in a few seconds. This update needs to be fixed before playing this game.

### 1/5 — Money Farm

*2026-06-25, version 1.7.3*

Too much DLC that is payed for you can fix this by adding a workshop with custom elements and npcs but other than that this game is nearly hopeless

### 5/5 — Really good game, but…

*2026-06-09, version 1.7.3*

Every single time I try to login or try to play any game it says check your Internet connection, but I have full Internet connection and when I tried to login and all the buttons for login options were gray also every time I try getting on the website, it does not find the server

## Frequently asked questions about The Sandbox Evolution

### What is The Sandbox Evolution?

The Sandbox Evolution is a pixel art world creation game where you can build and destroy universes using 8-bit blocks. It offers advanced physics, over 500 elements, and controllable heroes to bring your imagination to life.

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

Key features include building large 2D pixel worlds, mixing over 170 elements for unique interactions, adding AI life, introducing technology, creating pixel art and music, sharing creations, and designing custom game levels.

### How much does The Sandbox Evolution cost?

The app is free to download and play, but offers a monthly subscription called Sandbox Premium. This subscription unlocks exclusive create modes, stories, and elements.

### What kind of games can I make with this app?

You can create a variety of games, including 8-bit pixel platformers, infinite runner games, and PAC-MAN style mazes. You can add heroes, platforms, traps, and enemies to design your own unique gameplay experiences.

### Can I share my creations with others?

Yes, you can share your worlds with other players through the in-game gallery. You can also browse, filter, and rate creations from other users, and follow your favorite creators.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.3 — 2019-08-20

WE HAVE BEEN FIXING MANY BUGS AND ERRORS IN THE GAME TO IMPROVE STABILITY AND USER EXPERIENCE:
- Fixed issue that made some worlds unplayable once shared in the gallery.
- Fixed GUI errors that appeared when using Vehicles.
- Fixed GU errors that affected iPhone X players.
- Fixed a bug where using Survivors broke the timer feature.
- Improvements to GUI in many screens for better user experience.
- Added "exclusive" tag to subscribed players. Worlds tagged with this can only be played by other subscribed players.

NOTE: From now on, the Premium Pack will be replaced by a renewable Premium subscription. You can now try out Premium for a single month at a cheaper price! All existing Premium players will remain Premium forever, but new players after this update will need a monthly subscription to access premium features.

### 1.7.1 — 2019-02-27

WE HAVE BEEN FIXING MANY BUGS AND ERRORS IN THE GAME TO IMPROVE STABILITY AND USER EXPERIENCE:

- Fixed issue that made some worlds unplayable once shared in the gallery.
- Fixed GUI errors that appeared when using Vehicles.
- Fixed GU errors that affected iPhone X players.
- Fixed a bug where using Survivors broke the timer feature.
- Improvements to GUI in many screens for better user experience.
- Added "exclusive" tag to subscribed players. Worlds tagged with this can only be played by other subscribed players.

NOTE: From now on, the Premium Pack will be replaced by a renewable Premium subscription. You can now try out Premium for a single month at a cheaper price! All existing Premium players will remain Premium forever, but new players after this update will need a monthly subscription to access premium features.

### 1.7.0 — 2019-02-15

MEET BATTY AND PUCHY, THE NEW RUNNER MODE CHARACTERS. THEY BOTH LOVE TO FLY, EACH IN THEIR OWN UNIQUE WAY!

- Batty is a creature of the night. He flaps his wings to stay aloft.
- Puchy is the raddest dog in the hood. Her jet pack allows her to defy gravity.
- We also fixed some minor bugs to improve stability and user experience.
- The create modes menu has been improved and simplified. Additional elements and features not in the menu can be accessed through Sandbox create mode.
- Elements in Sandbox create mode are reorganized in new categories to make it easier to find your Elements. Menu loading times are improved.
- Premium members and levels can now more easily be recognized throughout the game.

NOTE: From now on, the Premium Pack will be replaced by a renewable Premium subscription. You can now try out Premium for a single month at a cheaper price! All existing Premium players will remain Premium forever, but new players after this update will need a monthly subscription to access premium features.

### 1.6.9 — 2019-02-08

MEET BATTY AND PUCHY, THE NEW RUNNER MODE CHARACTERS. THEY BOTH LOVE TO FLY, EACH IN THEIR OWN UNIQUE WAY!

- Batty is a creature of the night. He flaps his wings to stay aloft.
- Puchy is the raddest dog in the hood. Her jet pack allows her to defy gravity.
- We also fixed some minor bugs to improve stability and user experience.
- The create modes menu has been improved and simplified. Additional elements and features not in the menu can be accessed through Sandbox create mode.
- Elements in Sandbox create mode are reorganized in new categories to make it easier to find your Elements. Menu loading times are improved.
- Premium members and levels can now more easily be recognized throughout the game.

NOTE: From now on, the Premium Pack will be replaced by a renewable Premium subscription. You can now try out Premium for a single month at a cheaper price! All existing Premium players will remain Premium forever, but new players after this update will need a monthly subscription to access premium features.

### 1.6.8 — 2019-01-07

WINTERVAL IS OVER! NOW WE ARE STARTING A FRESH NEW YEAR WITH MANY FIXES:

- Fixed bug that made certain elements in some menus unable to be selected.
- Fixed bug that allowed players to follow, report and block themselves.
- Fixed a bug with the new Caveman Skin template for the Creator that made it so that idle frames could not be edited.
- Fixed a bug that made it so you couldn't get extra lives while playing the "Deep Space" campaign.
- Fixed a bug in the Entity Creator, where applying the RGB green filter would make the default sprite remain on the editor no matter what.
- Many crashes fixed improving overall stability.

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