Sand Land

SAND LAND on PC is a single-player third-person action RPG from ILCA, Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment, adapted from Akira Toriyama's manga world. The current Steam and publisher listings still use the name SAND LAND, with no verified rebrand or replacement edition. Its central appeal is the combination of on-foot combat, vehicle exploration, customizable machines, and a town-building layer centered on Spino.

You play as Beelzebub, the Fiend Prince, alongside Sheriff Rao and the demon Thief. The journey begins in a water-starved desert and expands into Forest Land, giving the game a broader adventure structure than its desert setting initially suggests.

A vehicle-first action RPG

SAND LAND divides its gameplay between third-person melee combat, exploration, quests, and battles fought from a rotating roster of vehicles. Beelzebub can fight on foot using physical attacks, special abilities, and finishing moves, but many encounters are designed around choosing the right machine for the terrain and enemy group.

The tank is the most immediately recognizable option, combining a main cannon with heavy armor and a deliberate feel. Other vehicles serve different purposes: motorbikes prioritize speed, while Jump-Bots help cross environmental obstacles and reach areas that ordinary movement cannot access.

Switching between vehicles is not merely cosmetic. Machines influence traversal, combat range, mobility, and access to parts of the world. A tank is useful for armored targets and direct firefights, while lighter vehicles make travel and evasive movement more practical.

Players looking for another wasteland adventure where vehicle upgrades are tied closely to exploration can compare SAND LAND with open-world vehicle combat games such as Mad Max, although SAND LAND is more colorful, character-driven, and focused on a broader collection of machines.

Combat, exploration, and progression

On-foot combat is built around Beelzebub's direct attacks and demon abilities. Rao and Thief contribute their own techniques, giving the party additional combat utility even though the game remains a single-player experience rather than a character-swapping multiplayer RPG.

Vehicle battles use ranged weapons and positioning rather than the close-range rhythm of melee encounters. Cannon fire, mounted weapons, movement, and vehicle durability all matter, especially when facing hostile machines or larger targets in open areas.

Exploration is structured around quests, collectibles, resources, enemy camps, environmental obstacles, and hidden routes. The open world is not just a backdrop for the main story: vehicles unlock practical ways to cross canyons, rivers, rough ground, and other terrain barriers.

Progression applies to both the hero and the machines. Beelzebub can improve his fighting abilities, while vehicles accept mechanic parts such as weapons, engines, and suspensions. This creates a practical upgrade loop: explore, gather materials, improve equipment, and return to areas that were previously inconvenient or dangerous.

Customization and Spino's development

Vehicle customization is one of SAND LAND's clearest PC catalog differentiators. Parts can alter a machine's combat role and handling, while paint options and decals provide visual customization. The system is more functional than a simple garage showcase because equipment choices affect how vehicles perform in different situations.

The game also includes base development through the settlement of Spino. As you meet people and bring exiled residents back to the town, its services and capabilities expand. Spino becomes a useful operational hub rather than a menu-only progression screen.

Town improvement connects side activities to the larger adventure. Requests from residents can lead to materials, new facilities, and additional reasons to revisit areas that you have already crossed. This gives the open world a more persistent sense of advancement than a sequence of disconnected missions.

The story adapts the core Sand Land premise around the search for the Legendary Spring, then continues into the original Forest Land setting. That structure makes the game relevant both to readers familiar with Toriyama's work and to PC players approaching the property through the action RPG.

Content model and PC editions

The standard PC purchase is the base game and contains the main single-player adventure across Sand Land and Forest Land. The digital Deluxe Edition adds the Speed Demon Pack, the Beelzebub Decal Set, and two My Room Furniture Sets themed around an Army Base and a Hideout.

The current Steam content listing also separates the Deluxe Edition Upgrade Pack, a Custom Vehicle Colors add-on, and a free Decal and Special Main Weapon Pack. These additions are primarily customization and equipment extras rather than a separate multiplayer mode or a new campaign.

There is no verified season-pass structure that changes the basic format of the game. Buyers should distinguish between the standard package, the Deluxe Edition bundle, and individual cosmetic or equipment add-ons when comparing storefront options.

SAND LAND is therefore best understood as a premium, single-player action RPG with optional paid extras. Its core vehicle systems, story, exploration, and Spino progression belong to the main game rather than being locked behind an online service.

Who should play SAND LAND?

SAND LAND is a strong fit for players who want anime-styled open-world exploration, accessible action combat, vehicle battles, and a light settlement-building layer. It is especially suitable for fans of Akira Toriyama's visual language, but prior knowledge of the manga is not required to follow the game's central conflict.

The game also suits players who prefer a relaxed single-player structure over demanding competitive systems. Quests and exploration provide a steady rhythm, while vehicle upgrades offer a clear reason to collect materials and investigate optional locations.

Players seeking deep party tactics, online co-op, complex dialogue choices, or a simulation-focused driving game should set expectations accordingly. SAND LAND uses its vehicles as action and exploration tools, not as a standalone racing or military simulation.

Fans of anime action RPGs may also appreciate story-driven third-person games like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, though SAND LAND places much more emphasis on vehicle traversal, machine customization, and settlement growth.

PC features and platform details

The PC version is distributed through Steam and is listed as single-player. Steam features include achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, and full controller support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers.

There is no competitive multiplayer, online co-op, or split-screen mode listed for the PC version. The party of Beelzebub, Rao, and Thief is part of the authored single-player design rather than a system for multiple human players.

Localization includes interface and subtitles in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Korean, and Polish. Full audio is listed for English and Japanese, while the other supported languages provide interface and subtitle localization.

The storefront identifies a third-party EULA and Steam integration. No anti-cheat requirement is presented for this single-player game, and no separate publisher launcher is identified in the PC storefront information reviewed for this guide.

Similar games on PC

SAND LAND occupies an unusual space between anime action RPG, open-world adventure, and vehicle combat game. Its closest comparisons depend on which part of the design matters most to you.

• Mad Max: a harsher wasteland setting with more sustained focus on vehicular combat and car upgrades.
• Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot: a comparable Bandai Namco anime action RPG with third-person exploration and story-led progression.
• Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition: another open-world action RPG where travel, party relationships, side activities, and vehicle movement shape the adventure.

None of these games reproduces SAND LAND's exact mix of Toriyama-inspired characters, combat vehicles, modular machine parts, and Spino town development. That combination is the reason to choose it over a more conventional anime RPG or a pure driving game.

SAND LAND FAQ

Is the PC game still called SAND LAND?

Yes. The current Steam and publisher listings use SAND LAND. No verified rebrand, renamed successor listing, or replacement PC storefront title was found.

Is SAND LAND multiplayer on PC?

No. The PC version is listed as a single-player action RPG. There is no listed online co-op, competitive multiplayer, or split-screen mode.

What vehicles can you use?

The game features several vehicle types, including battle tanks, motorbikes, and Jump-Bots. Vehicles are used for combat, traversal, environmental access, and exploration, with parts such as weapons, engines, and suspensions available for upgrades.

Does the Deluxe Edition add a new story?

The Deluxe Edition adds the Speed Demon Pack, Beelzebub decals, and My Room furniture sets. The listed Deluxe contents are customization and equipment extras rather than a separately advertised story campaign.

Does SAND LAND support controllers on PC?

Yes. The Steam listing identifies full controller support, including Xbox and PlayStation controller layouts.

What languages are supported?

SAND LAND supports twelve interface and subtitle languages. English and Japanese have full audio, while French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, and Polish are available through interface and subtitle localization.