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Factory field manual

Guides

Foundational field guides for starting a factory, exploring its map, and choosing a reliable next step.

Original diagram of input, processing and collection in a factory
Original conceptual illustration · not a game screenshotView on Steam ↗

Recommended start

Start Sandustry with a reliable Sand-to-Wet-Sand line, unlock Gold research, process Residue, and build expandable early factory automation.

Open field guide

Progression order

All Guides

Sandustry Wiki: Complete Factory Reference

Navigate Sandustry's official materials, buildings, tools, research, drones, critters, and artifacts with this structured factory reference guide.

Official sources cited

Sandustry Guide: From First Sand to Automation

Start Sandustry with a reliable Sand-to-Wet-Sand line, unlock Gold research, process Residue, and build expandable early factory automation.

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Sandustry Map and Exploration Guide

Explore Sandustry's destructible world by reading layers, unlocking the map, revisiting artifact puzzles, and using the Locator without fake coordinates.

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Sandustry Early Game Tips

Use essential controls, diagonal Shakers, Collectors, clean logistics, Residue routing, and careful water planning to stabilize your first factory.

Editorial guidance

Sandustry Controls and Hotkeys Guide

A version-aware Sandustry controls guide for movement, building, digging, filters, tools, hover mode, and reliable shortcut troubleshooting.

Change-sensitive