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This is a 2D crafting survival sandbox game. You will be able to explore a huge 2D side-view world, building houses, crafting tools, weapons and armour from the resources you collect. There is a day/night cycle and each night many dangerous monsters can be found and defeated.

Orion Sandbox Enhanced is a action, adventure and casual game developed and published by y8.com.
Released on September 21st 2018 is available only on Windows in 6 languages: English, French, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Thai.

It has received 833 reviews of which 779 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 1.59€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Orion Sandbox Enhanced into these genres:

Action Adventure Casual RPG Indie Sandbox 2D Survival Multiplayer

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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: intel core i3 or equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: minimal requirements
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: required

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Oct. 2025
Orion Sandbox Enhanced, developed and published by y8.com, is a 2D side-scrolling sandbox survival game that blends crafting, exploration, and light RPG elements into a familiar but satisfying formula. The game begins with a crash landing on a strange world, leaving the player to carve out an existence in an untamed environment. From the start, the day and night cycle sets the tone: daylight hours are devoted to gathering resources, building shelters, and crafting tools, while nighttime brings waves of hostile creatures that test your preparedness. This loop creates a steady rhythm of planning, experimentation, and defense that drives the entire experience forward. The core gameplay centers on harvesting resources and reshaping the world around you. Much like other sandbox titles, players can mine dirt, stone, wood, and ore, then use these raw materials to forge weapons, armor, and building supplies. Crafting trees offer progression as stronger tools unlock access to harder materials, giving a sense of growth and achievement as you push deeper into the world. Bases quickly become more than just shelters—they evolve into hubs of activity, housing storage, pets, and defenses that feel essential when monsters descend after sunset. The game emphasizes flexibility, allowing creative players to sculpt landscapes and structures to their liking, while survival-focused players can concentrate on functionality. Exploration plays a major role in keeping the game engaging. Venturing into underground caves or distant dungeons reveals rare resources, tougher enemies, and hidden lore that expands on the mysteries of the planet. Boss fights act as milestones, demanding preparation in both equipment and strategy before they can be conquered. These encounters, while not as complex as those in larger titles, provide satisfying challenges that break up the crafting and exploration cycle. The inclusion of pets, such as animals that provide resources or companionship, adds small but welcome layers of personality to the game, making your settlement feel alive rather than just functional. Visually, Orion Sandbox Enhanced embraces a pixel art style that is simple but clear. The environments are colorful and readable, making it easy to distinguish resources and threats even in the busiest areas. While the art lacks the polish of more high-profile indie games, it suits the straightforward nature of the experience. The sound design follows the same philosophy: functional, with basic effects for mining, combat, and ambient atmosphere, accompanied by music that underlines the sense of exploration. It doesn’t reach memorable highs, but it maintains a consistent mood that supports the game’s survival theme. Despite its strengths, the game shows its limitations in several areas. The controls, particularly when climbing ladders, swimming, or making precise jumps, can feel clumsy and unrefined, occasionally breaking the flow of exploration. Some players also note that dungeon layouts can feel repetitive and that the crafting system, while serviceable, lacks the depth or variety found in larger sandbox titles. The enemy roster is limited, and as a result combat can become predictable after extended play. These shortcomings don’t ruin the experience, but they do highlight the game’s smaller scope compared to its genre contemporaries. Reception to Orion Sandbox Enhanced has been broadly positive, with many praising its accessibility and the amount of content it delivers given its lightweight nature and low system requirements. It is the kind of game that can run on almost any machine, making it easy for players without powerful hardware to enjoy the sandbox survival experience. The Steam community has consistently given it favorable reviews, often pointing out its addictive loop of gathering, building, and defending as a key strength, even if it doesn’t innovate beyond what the genre already offers. Overall, Orion Sandbox Enhanced is a modest but enjoyable entry in the 2D sandbox survival genre. It delivers a straightforward experience that balances crafting, exploration, and combat in a way that feels both approachable and engaging, particularly for players new to the genre. While it lacks the refinement, variety, and depth of larger titles, its charm lies in its simplicity and accessibility. For those looking for a light, low-cost alternative to the more demanding sandbox games, it offers hours of entertainment and a satisfying sense of progression, even if it doesn’t quite push the boundaries of the formula it follows. Rating: 9/10
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Aug. 2025
this game needs multiplayer mode.and expanding the map and adding new bosses
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July 2025
Favorite Orion in a new wrapper, but I like the old one more. By the way, it has now been resurrected
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May 2025
if they released the normal version it would be great, I played the original game and this version too, but not so much Orion Sandbox Orion Sandbox Enhanced i played on y8
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April 2025
Absolute classic, used to play this when i was around 12-11 years old on my mothers old laptop. Brings back memories and is genuinely amusing to play.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Orion Sandbox Enhanced is currently priced at 1.59€ on Steam.

Orion Sandbox Enhanced is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 1.59€ on Steam.

Orion Sandbox Enhanced received 779 positive votes out of a total of 833 achieving a rating of 8.78.
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Orion Sandbox Enhanced was developed and published by y8.com.

Orion Sandbox Enhanced is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Orion Sandbox Enhanced is not playable on MacOS.

Orion Sandbox Enhanced is not playable on Linux.

Orion Sandbox Enhanced is a single-player game.

Orion Sandbox Enhanced does not currently offer any DLC.

Orion Sandbox Enhanced does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Orion Sandbox Enhanced does not support Steam Remote Play.

Orion Sandbox Enhanced is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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