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Games like Sand in a Box

Looking for games like Sand in a Box? Here are top casual simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Sand:box, Sandboxels or The Powder Toy.

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  2. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 704 reviews

    Sandboxels is an in-browser falling sand simulation game, with mechanics such as heat simulation, electricity, density, chemical reactions, fire, and over 500 unique elements to play with. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sandboxels.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 2,295 reviews

    Unleash your inner scientist - and maybe a little chaos - with The Powder Toy! This free particle physics sandbox lets you experiment with hundreds of elements, from fiery explosives to intricate electronics. Simulate real-world phenomena like air pressure, heat, and gravity to create: •High-Powered Explosions: Blow things up in spectacular fashion with meticulously crafted bombs, triggered on y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Powder Toy.

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  4. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    79% User Score Based on 418 reviews

    *** NOT ALL GPU SUPPORTED! CHECK DEMO FIRST *** You probably heard the theory that we live inside a computer simulation. I wanted to create a big sandbox game in which you can create your own simulations, change the laws of physics, design mechanisms, create A-Life worlds and inhabit them with living beings, experiment with evolution and AI. SST is a particle simulator that uses a graphics card… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Simulation Toolkit.

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  5. Build, experiment, and share in Squares and Stuff, a pixel-retro sandbox game inspired by classic "falling sand" games. Unleash your creativity in an open-ended world filled with sandbox elements like water, paint, fire, sand, animals, humans, zombies, and a controllable 2D platform character. Build custom levels and share them with the community using intuitive level-creation tools. Exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squares and Stuff.

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  6. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 426 reviews

    Build, cable, and grow a living data center from the ground up. Start with bare floors, buy racks, servers, and switches, then physically place and stack your hardware the way you want. Run Ethernet between ports to shape your network by hand and watch data spring to life: every customer’s traffic appears as colored packet-balls rolling along your cables, revealing bottlenecks, idle links, and bea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Data Center.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Unleash Your CreativityStep into Outside the Blocks, the ultimate playground for builders and creators who want to express their artistic side in a relaxing, stress-free environment. Forget about objectives and pressure—immerse yourself in the pure joy of creation. Innovative Building ToolsCraft stunning, one-of-a-kind structures with our unique modular architectural block system. Whether you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outside the Blocks.

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  8. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 15,024 reviews

    Create and destroy on an unimaginable scale... with a space simulator that merges real-time gravity, climate, collision, and material interactions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Includes VR support for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift+Touch, and Windows Mixed Reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe Sandbox.

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  9. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    51% User Score Based on 381 reviews

    The Sandbox is a unique world building & crafting game featuring over 200+ physics elements presented in 2D pixel blocks that can interact with each others. Players can craft amazing worlds, create pixel art, chain reactions, chiptune music, advanced contraptions, electric circuits or just play with physics. Play with basic elements ranging from simple water, stone, sand, wood, glass, lava, fire,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sandbox.

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  10. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    My Joyful Aquarium is a cozy game about creating your own fish aquarium and breeding fish. Create your own aquarium and breed fish - from the most basic species to the very elaborate and demanding ones. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Joyful Aquarium.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 532 reviews

    Fishery is a physics based aquarium simulator where players design and maintain a miniature aquatic ecosystem. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishery.

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  12. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    74% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Vilmonic is an artificial life simulator and evolution sandbox game. Protect each species and selectively breed new ones, analyze DNA, craft tools and buildings, dig rivers and make new islands, find ancient tech, and fend off the haywire zombitons. Craft Farm Breed Evolve! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vilmonic.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 276 reviews

    Care for a miniature ecosystem in a strange world, exert limited influence to encourage the growth of different fungi and bugs and try to maintain the balance of life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthtongue.

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  14. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 1,824 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

    Jump into the ultimate toy sandbox and build the train set of your dreams! Create colourful railway systems, decorate beautiful towns, transport commuting passengers, and even ride your train in first-person. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tracks: The Train Set Game.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    39% User Score Based on 231 reviews

    When we were young, wizards like Gandalf and Dumbledore struck a chord in our minds. We spent hours pretending to be wizards and casting epic imaginary spells. Now, we want to bring that kind of creative freedom to video games. Instead of giving the player pre-packaged spells, CodeSpells allows you to craft your own magical spells. It's the ultimate spellcrafting sandbox. What makes it all possi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CodeSpells.

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  16. Embark on an immersive hidden object quest! Explore stunning landscapes, enjoy relaxing gameplay, and unravel challenging puzzles. Discover the joy of Spot the Object today! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spot the Object.

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  18. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 144 reviews

    Terra Firma 2 is a powerful simulation of natural forces, giving you the creative freedom to sculpt entire worlds to your liking. Use intuitive tools to alter terrain, adjust rainfall, change temperatures, and tweak tectonic activity. Your changes set the stage, but the simulation takes over—generating lifelike rivers, eroding mountains, growing forests, and populating ecosystems down to individ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terra Firma 2.

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  19. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 762 reviews

    Creeper World IXE is a real-time strategy game in the Creeper World franchise with groundbreaking pixel-level simulation. Command a squad of ships, coordinate your tactics, and fight back the alien menace known as "The Creeper, " an all-consuming fluid enemy that has already devoured thousands of colonies. Your mission: stop the Creeper's endless advance or all life in the universe will perish. Un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creeper World IXE.

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  20. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,040 reviews

    Fantasy Map Simulator: Witness the Rise and Fall of Dynasties on Your Wallpaper In this innovative simulation game, you'll become the creator and witness of a fantasy world, allowing imaginary history to unfold in your daily life. Features Generate or edit custom fantasy maps, building your unique imaginary world Simulate diplomacy, development, and wars between nations, observing historical evolu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FantasyMapSimulator.

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  23. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 78,360 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 13 reviews

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself. Explore a variety of environments ranging from coal mines to freezing wastelands while delving deeper in search for unknown mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noita.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 103 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Gadgeteer is a VR puzzle game where you build chain reaction machines to solve fun, intricate puzzles. Your machines will use gadgets and objects to launch, bump, twist, and turn—creating crazy chain reactions that may even end up tearing apart the fabric of space-time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gadgeteer.

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  25. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 3,425 reviews

    Rising World is an open-world sandbox game with randomly generated, fully destructible environments. Starting with the most basic of tools, collect resources to survive in the wildness. Evolve your world to create one of the biggest cities of all time or a gigantic castle, or simply let your imagination run riot! If being creative is all too much, just connect with your friends and get them to he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rising World.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 1,282 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 2 reviews

    Take On Mars places you right in the middle of mankind’s most exciting undertaking. Start out in the seat of a rover operator, finish as the first human to have ever set foot on the Red Planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Take on Mars.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 474 reviews

    Retro Gadgets is a gadget creation station where you invent, build, solder, code and customise your own electrifying gadgets then share them with the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Gadgets.

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  28. THE PERIODIC TABLE IS YOUR SANDBOX Alembic is a falling-sand laboratory built on the real periodic table. Pour elements together. Heat them, cool them, dissolve them, electrify them, compress them, irradiate them and see what happens. Reactions emerge from physical and chemical properties rather than fixed crafting recipes — and now you can build machines around those reactions, route matter th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alembic.

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  29. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    94% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    From the creators of the renowned Fish Farm series for mobiles: Aquascape your very own fish tanks on your PC. Featuring our latest 3D aquarium engine, you can enjoy the details of lifelike fish, plants, decorations, algae, etc. Topped with realistic 3D effects, your monitor becomes a fish tank. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator.

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  31. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 2,380 reviews

    Techtonica is a first-person factory building game set beneath the surface of an alien planet. Work alone or in co-op to build factories, gather resources, research new technologies, mold the destructible terrain, establish a base of operations, and uncover long-forgotten secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Techtonica.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    88% User Score Based on 679 reviews

    Welcome to Mash Box – a prototype sandbox game developed by an indie team. Immerse yourself in a world where creativity knows no bounds and every update introduces fresh features and improvements. Mash Box is more than just a game; it's the technology foundation for our future projects. As an evolving prototype, it’s designed to grow with constant updates and community feedback. Your input helps … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mash Box.

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  33. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,561 reviews

    Gourdlets is a city-building sandbox. Place buildings and scenery, and then watch visiting gourdlets arrive and interact with the world. No objectives, no points, just building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gourdlets.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Deep in uncharted space, your expedition took a challenging turn when your ship crash-landed. Master complex simulations to keep your outspoken explorers alive, face unpredictable challenges, and figure out a way back home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adaptory.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 13,391 reviews

    Tiny Glade is a relaxing free-form building game. Tap into the joy of making something pretty with no management, no combat, or wrong answers - just kick back, doodle some castles, and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.Explore gridless building chemistry, and watch the game carefully assemble every brick, pebble and plank, adapting to your whim. Draw a path through a building? A door po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Glade.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 346 reviews

    Modbox is a VR multiplayer sandbox game - create your own game experiences to play and share with others If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Modbox.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    83% User Score Based on 994 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 1 reviews

    In Main Assembly take on the role of a drone with the ability to design and build robots for your everyday needs! Create unique ways to overcome various challenges in single-player or jump into the Sandbox where you can craft and play alone or with other players. Challenge yourself and your friends to create the most exciting looking robot using a freeform crafting tool and modular parts, and then… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Main Assembly.

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  38. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    93% User Score Based on 16,956 reviews

    Make your dream cars a reality with Automation’s unparalleled car and engine design tools. Gain a competitive edge through smart engineering and business decisions to help you build an automotive empire. Will you become an industry leader, or just a footnote in automotive history? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Automation: The Car Company Tycoon Game.

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  39. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    59% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Step into the serene beauty of nature with "Camping Vlog Simulator"! Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and experience the tranquility of camping in stunning virtual landscapes. Witness breathtaking sunsets and pitch your tent under starry skies: This game lets you live the life of a digital nature enthusiast. Record your camping adventures and share them with the world as you embar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camping Vlog Simulator 2024.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 691 reviews

    Fish Game is a detailed and highly “sofishticated” aquarium simulator, lovingly crafted *by* enthusiasts *for* enthusiasts! Featuring fish with personalities and dynamic relationships, water quality modeling, and so much more! Made with support from our friends at Smarter Every Day! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fish Game.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    67% User Score Based on 722 reviews

    Build better, together Hometopia is a seriously satisfying co-op building simulation game that turns players into designers and developers of the best-looking homes in the virtual world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hometopia.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    74% User Score Based on 445 reviews

    "Pile Up!" is a strategic building game which you need to build houses, fulfill your people’s requests and manage your risky buildings in different ways on a small land. But don’t let your guard down in this chill environment, we only get you relaxed so you destroy everything you did. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pile Up!.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Update NotesThis free package includes all Riftwalkers' Adventure Demo, all community content, and ST World's level editor! All previously paid early access users will have access to all future paid Riftwalkers content. ⚠️ Beta Advisory Notice The software is fully working but not well optimized, especially with PCs with less than 16 GB of RAM or Mac. Please wait patiently for future patches. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ST World.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    83% User Score Based on 334 reviews

    Evospace is sandbox game with fully dynamic, procedurally generated world. Game about digging, exploring, building and technologies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evospace.

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  45. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    96% User Score Based on 8,943 reviews

    SpaceEngine is a 3D astronomy program and game engine developed by Russian astronomer and programmer Vladimir Romanyuk. Using real astronomical catalogs and procedural generation, it creates a three dimensional planetarium representing the entire universe. Users can travel through space in any direction or speed, and forwards or backwards in time. It uses pseudo-random numbers to procedurally cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpaceEngine.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 1,179 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Block’hood is a neighborhood-building simulator that celebrates the diversity and experimentation of cities and the unique ecosystems within them. Budding city planners will have access to 90+ building blocks to arrange and combine and to create unique neighborhoods and discover the implications of their designs. The game will embark on a story of ecology and understanding as additional resources … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Block'hood.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 1,314 reviews

    The team that created the original Incredible Machine is bringing all of the Rube Goldberg craziness to the modern age. Solve puzzles involving ridiculous chain reactions full of hamster motors, trampolines, alligators, cats, and so much more. Everything you loved about the original game is back and improved with a new physics engine, high definition art, new parts, and even online multiplayer. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contraption Maker.

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  48. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 4,986 reviews

    Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation Spawn and observe custom or random AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Command nations to nudge the world events into your liking. AI Simulation In this game you observe randomized or custom created AI nations interact with each other and ultimately try to control the world in a massive free-for-all, including alliances… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,670 reviews

    Create your own marble races, runs & machines! Decorate tracks & environments to your likings and fabricate unique experiences and share them with the world. Marble World is a 3D physics simulator sandbox with marbles! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marble World.

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  50. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 293 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    From the creative mind of renowned game designer Eric Chahi (Another World, Heart of Darkness, From Dust) comes Paper Beast, a playful exploration game of big data and vibrant wildlife. Paper Beast will see player-explorers discover an ecosystem born out of lost code and forgotten algorithms. They will interact with ever-evolving environments and will form delicate bonds with emotionally stirring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Beast.

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