Heaven Dust 2 vs SAND LAND
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Heaven Dust 2 wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Heaven Dust 2 is $16.92 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Heaven Dust 2 | SAND LAND |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 56 | 67 |
| Quality | 72 | 81 |
| Value | 63 | 84 |
| Popularity | 23 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.77 | $20.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.4% positive | 86.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 12 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Heaven Dust 2 | SAND LAND |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 5, 2022 | April 25, 2024 |
| Developers | One Gruel Studio | ILCA, Inc. |
| Publishers | indienova | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8, 10, 32/64-bit | Windows 11 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4670K (4 * 3400) or equivalent / AMD FX-6350 (6 * 3900) or equivalent | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel Core i5-9400F |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 MB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB) | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel Arc A750 |
| Sound Card (minimum) | Direct X 9.0c sound device | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Heaven Dust 2 or SAND LAND?
Heaven Dust 2 won the comparison against SAND LAND based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Heaven Dust 2 worth buying over SAND LAND?
Based on the metrics, Heaven Dust 2 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. SAND LAND currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC