It’s 1927 and Leo Parker, an English explorer and archaeologist, is about to leave Giza when a new tomb is discovered in the sands. Can you solve the mysteries that lie within?

What we love: The atmospheric combination of a graphic novel with immersive sound and music. There are a variety of challenging puzzle types to keep you occupied – search each wonderfully crafted setting to find tools and clues to progress. Every solved puzzle acts as a stepping stone to the next part of the story; you’ll quickly find yourself swept up in the adventure and mystery.

Quick tip: If you need help with some of the puzzles, tap the question mark icon in the bottom left-hand corner for a hint. Still stuck? You can simplify some of the puzzles by tapping the icon next to the hint button.

Meet the creator: Manuela Misani and Armelline form the team behind Pixlab. Their vision for Sand was to produce a game that was more than just the gameplay, where the story, characters and art style create a narrative experience like no other.