Game overview
The Sand Man
“I’ll tell you a scary story. It’s so scary you might not be able to take it. It’s the story of the Sand Man...” This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins...
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“Shh...
Keep quiet...
Don’t say anything.
You have nothing to worry about.
That’s just a monster growling...
The monster inside the closet.
Hehe.
Just kidding.
Alright then...
So you’re not sleepy yet, hm?
In that case, I’ll tell you a scary story.
It’s so scary you might not be able to take it.
It’s the story of the Sand Man...”
This is the second title in the Strange Man series, developed by Uri Games.
In The Sand Man, you play as Sophie Grundler, a girl suffering from Insomnia. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into town to discover that everyone else has fallen asleep.
After attempting to wake those she knows, the true terror of her reality awakens and she must make the decision to save everyone.
Will she succeed with the exhaustion setting in?
In commemoration of the game's Steam release, achievements, and multi-language localization have been added.
Features
- 2D horror-adventure featuring exploration and action elements
- Wide range of hardcore expressions of violence
- Multiple endings
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System requirements Windows
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS *: Windows 7 or Greater
- Processor: Intel Core 2 1.06Ghz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated graphics
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 66 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- PLAYISM
- Brazilian rating
- 12
- Steam Germany rating
- 16
- Achievements
- 27
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
- Support
- [email protected]
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
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macOS: unknown
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (5)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | No | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Traditional Chinese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | No | Yes |
| Korean | Yes | No | Yes |
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fresh · checked 2026-10-25
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Value Score
Fair Value — 71th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 71th percentile. Priced as Budget at $2.99.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Sand Man worth buying right now?
Wait — $2.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does The Sand Man go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is The Sand Man free to play?
The Sand Man costs $2.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Sand Man?
The Sand Man is a Adventure, Casual, Indie game.
Who developed The Sand Man?
The Sand Man was developed by Uri Games and published by PLAYISM.
What platforms does The Sand Man support?
Available on Steam for Windows.
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