A downloadable game for Windows and Linux

 Hi everyone!

Sands is a roguelike inspired by Dune, a fan project exploring the deep mysticism, survival, and political struggles of Arrakis.

What is Sands?

You play as a Fremen, caught in the tides of prophecy and survival, navigating the harsh desert world while unraveling the rumors surrounding the Lisan al-Gaib—the voice from the outer world. Your journey branches into two distinct paths:

  • Radical: Embrace the prophecy, fueling a holy war in the name of destiny.
  • Skeptic: Question, observe, and shape your fate based on logic and survival.

This is a true roguelike:
Procedurally generated levels – No two playthroughs are the same.
Permadeath (with state saving on exit) – Every decision carries weight.
Tiled world map – Navigate the shifting sands of Arrakis.
Resource management – Water is life; handle it wisely.
Dynamic abilities – Unlock skills through quests and choices.

The game is heavily inspired by Dune lore, providing a fresh perspective on the story while staying true to its themes.

Join the Beta

Sands is still in development, and feedback is crucial! If you’re interested in testing and shaping the game, join our Discord to discuss mechanics, balance, and the world of Arrakis.

I can’t wait to share more as the game evolves. Stay tuned!

Published 1 day ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows, Linux
Authorbararchy
GenreRole Playing
Made withraylib
TagsPixel Art, Roguelike
Average sessionAbout an hour
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard
LinksDiscord, Bluesky

Download

Download
sands-windows.zip 2.8 MB
Download
sands-linux.zip 2.3 MB

Install instructions

  1. the files are in a Zip format and can be unzipped to play.
  2. There is no need to install anything, the game plays as it is.
  3. The game will save progress when quitting. if you wish to delete your save, for now just remove the save.json file that will be created in the game directory, doing so will make the game start a new session.
  4. If at any point you're not sure how to do something, just use the h key to get the help menu.
  5. If your anti-virus alerts about the file feel free to upload it to virus-total or other service you trust. the binaries are not signed and so might trigger all kind of low end security software.

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