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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 586 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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  3. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 1,956 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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    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  12. 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 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creeper World IXE.

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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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    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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  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

    Witness the Rise and Fall of Dynasties on Your Desktop Wallpaper! Embark on an epic journey through time and imagination with Fantasy Map Simulator - where history unfolds before your eyes, right on your desktop! Join our Discord community and connect with fellow world-builders! Craft Your Own Fantasy World Generate or meticulously edit custom fantasy maps Watch civilizations rise, flo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FantasyMapSimulator.

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

    ✨ wishlist gourdlets on steam! https://tinyurl.com/5n8ph5tv  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 liked this game, then please... ✨ wishlist on steam! https://tinyurl.com/5n8ph5tv  join the discord! https://discord.gg/xYgv78Azwe  sign up for the fan m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gourdlets.

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  22. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 477 reviews

    From an uninhabited planet in space to an ecosystem full of life. In Planetary Life you will be able to shape a planet in the purest Sandbox Simulation style, playing with its mountains, seas and even its climate, to create the perfect habitat to harbor life. PLANETS Control a planet with the multiple tools available. Let the tectonic plates shape the mountains and seas, modify the climate, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planetary Life.

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  23. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 264 reviews

    Pathless Woods is a sandbox-style game that features exploration, construction, and farming. Travel freely across this land and venture into its mystery. Build a homeland that only existed in your imagination while enjoying productive activities such as farming, logging, hunting and brewing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pathless Woods.

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  24. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    93% User Score Based on 16,956 reviews

    Automation is a car company tycoon game in which you design and build cars from scratch. It is you who designs everything from the very core that is the engine, over the chassis, to the suspension and the car's looks. Several games have tried this before... but were able to merely scratch the surface. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Automation: The Car Company Tycoon Game.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Build & design your own fantasy world using over 600+ items, in this relaxing sandbox game. No missions, no objectives, no timers. Just stress-free building, exploration, and good vibes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUPER BUILD.

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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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  27. 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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  28. 88%Game Brain Score
    88% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Note: This page has been retired, please go to this page instead. Tracks: The Train Set Game is in Steam Early Access (Click me to open in the Steam client instead) Follow progress on my Tumblr or Twitter If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tracks (old).

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  29. 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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    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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  31. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 957 reviews

    To say it’s a PC sandbox-building, AI-driven MMO where people play with Art, developed by folks who really love architecture and abstract characters… would be a bit of a mouthful. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Occupy White Walls.

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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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  34. 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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    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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  37. 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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  38. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 929 reviews

    Immerse yourself in an infinite, procedurally generated world in a voxel game exclusively designed for roomscale VR. Explore, gather resources, craft and build anything you have in mind. Featuring beautiful graphics and a fully dynamic day/night cycle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to cyubeVR.

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  39. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 1,824 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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  40. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 191 reviews

    Play any kind of tabletop game you want online! You make the rules in a physically simulated 3D sandbox. Or create your own games using the integrated editor and share them with the world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tabletop Playground.

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  41. 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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  42. Play the role of the station master at a railway station in rural Japan! You start off with a tiny old station building in the middle of nowhere, but this is soon about to change. Watch the city grow together with your station, upgrade the infrastructure to cope with the ever-increasing demand and design it to your liking! Take care of your passengers and employ staff to cover the station's worklo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Station Master RPG.

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  43. Join Our Discord About the Game Little Circuit invites you to delve into the exciting world of electrical circuits and experience the thrill of creation in a user-friendly virtual environment. As a logic simulation sandbox game, it provides a platform for you to unleash your imagination and build a wide range of complex and sophisticated circuits with ease. In Little Circuit, components serv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Circuit.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    Farm fish in idle mode, plant aquatic plants, and build a unique exclusive landscape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joyquarium.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    90% User Score Based on 196 reviews

    Archean is a deeply immersive Engineering Sandbox. Begin your journey on primordial Earth, over 3 billion years ago, in the Archean eon—a time when the world was raw, untamed, and full of potential. Craft, experiment, and engineer your own creations—solo or with friends—in a sandbox that doesn't hold your hand. Every system is simulated, every challenge earned. And when you're ready to go beyon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archean.

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  47. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    93% User Score Based on 122 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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  48. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    86% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Manage your own library! Organize and classify books however you like, furnish the space with shelves, help visitors find their books, and maintain silence to keep them happy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIBRITOPIA: Librarian Simulator.

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  49. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,846 reviews

    Please Follow / Wishlist the game on Steam!! You have 7 weeks  to become a Ballionaire. Build the perfect Pachinko board to trigger insane combos. Will you rely on the Cornballer to sell expensive Avocado Toast? Or use a Map to find Treasure in the Ocean? Or make Coins fall from Rainbows, and deposit them all into your ATM? Join the Discord, feedback is appreciated! Coming to Steam as soon as I ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ballionaire.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    77% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Linkito is a logic puzzle game all about connexions where you need to wire blocks in order to let the current flow. Progress through 80+ brainteasers and learn new mechanics along the way in diverse settings. Build machines, defuse bombs, control robots and feel the spark as you progress through a fully narrative campaign! BE THE FIRST SPARK OF THE REVOLUTION In campaign mode, start a new career… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Linkito.

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