# The Sandbox Evolution

> Craft Games & Color Pixel Art

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id944393180](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id944393180)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id944393180`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PIXOWL INC.
- **Category:** Family
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (9,598 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.3
- **Last updated:** 2019-08-20
- **First published:** 2016-06-22
- **Size:** 248 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-sandbox-evolution/id944393180)
- **Website:** [http://www.thesandbox2.com/](http://www.thesandbox2.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.thesandboxgame.com/privacy](http://www.thesandboxgame.com/privacy)

## Description

The Sandbox Evolution is an 8-bit, pixel-art world creator. Build pixel worlds up to 10x bigger than before, starting from scratch or templates, and mix over 170 elements to craft landscapes, physics, platforms, traps, and enemies. Use controllable heroes, dynamic life, and simple drawing to bring your worlds to life.

Share and discover creations in the online gallery: search by tags, rate, bookmark, and follow top creators. Take on campaigns and daily quests, create PAC-MAN mazes, or design endless runners. Premium modes unlock extra elements and stories for bigger, richer projects.

## Rankings

- #20,459 — Overall
- #19 — Be Creative
- #25 — fragment
- #41 — god

## Review summary

Players love The Sandbox Evolution for its fun, nostalgic, and creative 2D sandbox experience with a Minecraft-like feel and broad age appeal. However, many reviews hinge on reliability problems: frequent crashes, abandoned servers, monetization and account issues, and misleading connectivity messages. The main positives are the engaging gameplay and creativity, while the dominant concerns center on stability, ongoing support, and monetization.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging gameplay that appeals to both kids and adults.
- Nostalgic and long-lasting appeal for players who played it as kids.
- Creative 2D sandbox with a Minecraft-like vibe that fans enjoy.
- Overall positive sentiment and strong fan appreciation for the core game.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and stability problems; launching and in-game crashes are common.
- Developers appear to have abandoned the game; servers offline for years and online features broken.
- Premium monetization issues; premium purchases not granting benefits and progress often lost after updates.
- Login/sign-in problems; account access and sign-in options frequently inactive or failing.
- Connectivity issues or false 'no internet' warnings despite being online.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id944393180)