- #1 RimWorld
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 235,937 reviews2018
Dev: Ludeon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 59.1 hrsMean: 259.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
Why similar: Sandbox 43.2%, Procedural Generation 26.7%, Simulation 19.4%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #2 Kerbal Space Program
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 133,043 reviews2015
Dev: SquadPub: Private Division
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 65.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Why similar: Science 36.3% ★, Sandbox 21.3%, Physics 15.6%, Education 15.4%, Simulation 10.7%
- #3 GeneEvolution
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SingularPixel
Windows
Gene Evolution is a game that simulates the microscopic world. You can design unique cells, edit their attributes, functions, and intelligence. Then release them into the microscopic world and watch them forage, reproduce, compete, and continually evolve through mutations.
Why similar: Programming 19% ★, Science 13.1% ★, Artificial Intelligence 13%, Sandbox 11.7%, Simulation 9.9%
- #4 Universe Sandbox
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 30,492 reviews2015
Dev: Giant Army
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Why similar: Science 34.7% ★, Sandbox 23%, Education 15.9%, Physics 15.3%, Simulation 9.3%
- #5 People Playground
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 307,981 reviews2019
Dev: mestiezPub: Studio Minus
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 53.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Why similar: Sandbox 46.3%, Physics 27%, Simulation 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, 2D 6.4%
- #6 Teardown
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 126,071 reviews2022
Dev: Tuxedo Labs
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Prepare the perfect heist in a fully destructible, simulated voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or use explosives to create your own shortcuts. Shape the environment to your advantage in the most creative ways you can imagine. Play solo or with up to 12 players in multiplayer.
Why similar: Sandbox 45.8%, Physics 37.2%, Simulation 14.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #7 Thrive
79% matchVery Positive92% of 1,595 reviews2021
Dev: Revolutionary Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An evolution simulation game. Take control of your species in the environment and edit your species as a whole. Compete with other evolving species for resources on an alien planet.
Why similar: Science 26.7% ★, Education 16.2%, Artificial Intelligence 15.6%, Sandbox 12.6%, Nature 10.4%
- #8 Noita
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 85,691 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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.
Why similar: Physics 36.6%, Sandbox 35.2%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, 2D 7.9%
- #9 Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 146,275 reviews2021
Dev: Landfall
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Why similar: Sandbox 44.5%, Physics 27.3%, Simulation 19.6%, Cute 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #10 WorldBox - God Simulator
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 52,750 reviews2021
Dev: Maxim Karpenko
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
Why similar: Sandbox 32.2%, Artificial Intelligence 27.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Simulation 11.3%, Procedural Generation 10.3%
- #11 Gridworld
78% matchVery Positive86% of 243 reviews2015
Dev: DopplerFrog
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Gridworld is an artificial life and evolution simulator. Watch creatures evolve through natural selection as they learn to find food, avoid danger, and compete with other creatures for survival.
Why similar: Science 20.1% ★, Artificial Intelligence 17%, Level Editor 11.8%, Sandbox 10.1%, Education 9.9%
- #12 OCTOPTICOM 3D
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: UP DEVELOPMENT LTD.
Windows · Linux
OCTOPTICOM 3D is a major upgrade to your favorite open-ended puzzle programming game about designing and optimizing optical computing devices. Featuring 3D graphics and gameplay, refined ui, rewritten simulation, all original levels and components plus new additions, histograms and more.
Why similar: Programming 36.8% ★, Science 18.1% ★, Education 13.4%, Level Editor 10.9%, Sandbox 10.2%
- #13 Kenshi
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 110,185 reviews2018
Dev: Lo-Fi Games
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 70.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Why similar: Sandbox 83.7%, Simulation 13%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #14 while True: learn()
74% matchVery Positive91% of 8,049 reviews2019
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
Why similar: Programming 45.7% ★, Education 22%, Science 17.2% ★, Sandbox 7.9%, Simulation 7%
- #15 Aggi's Tiny Friends
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Autumn SeniorPub: OST Senior
Windows
Join Aggi and dive into a world that lies just out of sight. Customize your own cell and see it thrive in a vibrant ecosystem. Discover a wide variety of organisms like you've never seen before. And learn real science in a playful and relaxed environment.
Why similar: Science 42.4% ★, Education 25.3%, Sandbox 13.9%, Simulation 9.1%, Cute 5.3%
- #16 AI Learns To Drive
70% matchVery Positive97% of 178 reviews2025
Dev: ActivationFunction
Windows
Train AI to drive! Create your own neural network and watch it evolve from chaos to mastery with the power of evolutionary algorithms and natural selection. Fine-tune the learning process to craft the ultimate AI driver, and test your creation in campaign challenges or on custom-built tracks.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 22%, Programming 21.4% ★, Education 15.5%, Level Editor 13.9%, Sandbox 11.8%
- #17 Borderlands 3
72% matchVery Positive81% of 161,896 reviews2020
Dev: Gearbox SoftwarePub: 2K
Windows
Median: 16.9 hrsMean: 53.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters.
Why similar: Singleplayer 100%
- #18 Ravenfield
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 77,853 reviews2017
Dev: SteelRaven7
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 61.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!
Why similar: Sandbox 57.2%, Physics 23.7%, Simulation 14.1%, Singleplayer 5%
- #19 Rat Overflow
69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Little Beast Lab
Windows
Rat Overflow is an adorable rat breeding simulator about genetics, glory, and having way too many rats. Develop your show winner bloodlines and breed thousands of unique rat coats!
Why similar: Science 22.5% ★, Creature Collector 16.7%, Sandbox 14.1%, Simulation 10.3%, Education 9.8%
- #20 Replicube
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 606 reviews2025
Dev: Walaber Entertainment LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Replicube is an open-ended programming puzzle game/toy about writing code to replicate 3D voxel-based objects. Solve puzzles, pursue leaderboard glory, or just make art to share with the in-game community.
Why similar: Programming 50.7% ★, Sandbox 17.6%, Level Editor 14.7%, Simulation 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #21 Virtual Chemistry Lab
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Alpay Akay
Windows
This is a serious game. Made for educational purposes. It was made in order to enable students to understand the high school chemistry curriculum and to provide equality of opportunity.
Why similar: Science 32.1% ★, Education 28.3%, Sandbox 16.3%, Simulation 11.7%, Physics 11.1%
- #22 Mutant Fish Lab
70% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Mr.Poet
Windows
Collect, extract, and replicate bizarre genetic combinations to create the strongest—or strangest—creatures imaginable.
Why similar: Auto Battler 22.7%, Sandbox 16.8%, Science 14.7% ★, Simulation 12.6%, Physics 11.7%
- #23 Parametric Creature: Lab
70% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Ni Hao
Windows · Mac
Explore and create parametric creatures
Why similar: Science 21.6% ★, Sandbox 14.9%, Artificial Intelligence 11.9%, Physics 11.6%, Education 11.4%
- #24 SHENZHEN I/O
71% matchVery Positive95% of 4,414 reviews2016
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
BUILD CIRCUITS. WRITE CODE. RTFM.
Why similar: Programming 75.5% ★, Education 13.2%, Simulation 6.1%, Sandbox 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #25 Vilmonic
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 85 reviews2018
Dev: Bludgeonsoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vilmonic is an artificial life simulator and genetics and evolution sandbox game. Protect and breed unique pixel-art life forms where pixels and color have meaning. Craft tools and buildings and change the environment. Find ancient tech and fend off haywire zombitons. Craft Farm Breed Evolve!
Why similar: Science 22% ★, Education 13.6%, Artificial Intelligence 13.3%, Nature 11.6%, Sandbox 11.5%
- #26 Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
69% matchVery Positive90% of 26,286 reviews2021
Dev: Computer Lunch
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 80.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Why similar: Science 51.7% ★, Education 14.7%, Idler 13.1%, Simulation 11.5%, Sandbox 5.7%
- #27 The Isle
70% matchVery Positive80% of 107,307 reviews2015
Dev: Afterthought LLC
Windows
Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 124.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience fierce open world survival gameplay as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving island inhabited by dinosaurs! Hunt. Grow. Survive.
Why similar: Simulation 50.8%, Sandbox 49.2%
- #28 ProxOS
68% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: slojanko
Windows
Step into a time portal to 1993. While your friends are battling it out in the latest FPS adventures, you got the opportunity to learn the newest trend, programming. Turn on your CRT monitor and learn to write code, compete with others in challenges or write minigames.
Why similar: Programming 40.5% ★, Education 27.6%, Sandbox 18%, Simulation 9.6%, 2D 3.5%
- #29 Rare Rabbits - Snuggle Haven
67% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: THOMIC
Windows
Rare Rabbits is an adorable, turn-based simulation game where you can already breed more than 6,000,000 unique rabbits and manage your very own rabbit farm. Each rabbit’s appearance and traits are determined by scientifically accurate genetics and inheritance principles, down to the smallest allele!
Why similar: Science 26.2% ★, Sandbox 14%, Creature Collector 13.3%, Education 12.8%, Nature 12.8%
- #30 Main Assembly
69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,337 reviews2021
Dev: Bad Yolk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
You’re the designer, engineer and architect if you can imagine it you can create it! Construct robots of any shape or size from eight-legged spider bots to eerie UFO contraptions.
Why similar: Programming 25.2% ★, Science 22% ★, Artificial Intelligence 18.3%, Sandbox 11.1%, Education 9.1%
- #31 Magnet Mania 3D
68% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: 3D-AW
Windows
Magnet Mania 3D, it's a simulation game for small and big engineers, school children to learn about magnetism and physics.
Why similar: Programming 23% ★, Science 21.4% ★, Education 15.8%, Sandbox 10.8%, Nature 10.1%
- #32 EvoLife
69% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: Mihaly Sisak
Windows
Create and evolve your own digital lifeforms! Watch or interact as your creations adapt and thrive in a world governed by the laws of physics. Download now and start your own evolutionary journey!
Why similar: Science 24.8% ★, Programming 21.9% ★, Sandbox 13.3%, Nature 11.8%, Procedural Generation 10.2%
- #33 PHYSARUM: Slime Mold Simulator
69% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: Ka Hin Yuen
Windows
PHYSARUM is a sandbox simulation game. Simulate the real world slime mold Physarum polycephalum by generating millions of living particles. Create and mutate slime species in real time to discover countless mesmerizing and emergent patterns.
Why similar: Science 32.9% ★, Education 20.9%, Sandbox 19.7%, Simulation 11.4%, Procedural Generation 10.8%
- #34 Infinite Turtles
68% matchPositive98% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: Charlie Brej
Windows · Mac · Linux
Design computational circuits which defy restrictions of our universe in this open-ended puzzle. Your completed creations become components to solve future challenges. As you design a circuit and can place your design within it, where there is a smaller you doing the same, and so on to infinity.
Why similar: Programming 34.6% ★, Science 22.2% ★, Education 17.5%, Sandbox 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
- #35 Volatile Particle
71% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: CracleSnap
Windows
Play as a particle with the power to manipulate your electronic charge. Leverage the laws of physics to complete levels, collect gems and set records.
Why similar: Science 25.3% ★, Level Editor 23.9%, Physics 17.1%, Education 16%, Sandbox 9.6%
- #36 Dwarf Fortress
67% matchVery Positive95% of 30,790 reviews2022
Dev: Bay 12 GamesPub: Kitfox Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 38.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Why similar: Sandbox 61.9%, Simulation 28.3%, Procedural Generation 9.8%
- #37 Virtual Circuit Board
67% matchVery Positive93% of 298 reviews2023
Dev: Reverie Foundry
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Virtual Circuit Board is the sandbox drawing-based logic simulator where you can build, program, decorate, and simulate anything from simple monochrome circuits to complex and colorful computers. Play with digital logic in this sandbox-only experience.
Why similar: Programming 33.6% ★, Science 24.8% ★, Education 19.1%, Sandbox 13.4%, Simulation 7%
- #38 Barotrauma
66% matchVery Positive94% of 84,047 reviews2023
Dev: FakeFishPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 54.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!
Why similar: Simulation 58.5%, 2D 36.3%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #39 Neofold
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ChromaTactic
Windows
The idle creature-collector where each pet is uniquely yours, generated live by your GPU. Discover endless weirdos, adopt the ones you love, and grow a living sanctuary of species that exist only on your desktop.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 24.8%, Science 16.7% ★, Creature Collector 13.3%, Sandbox 11.9%, Procedural Generation 11%
- #40 Conludus
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Nitox Games
Windows
Conludus is an interactive learning system that uses gamification to make studying information technology fun and engaging. The system has 3 game modes, a quest. Conludus is actively expanding to provide fun learning in different topics. Try Conludus today and take your IT skills to the next level!
Why similar: Programming 38% ★, Education 28.3%, Artificial Intelligence 25.4%, Simulation 7.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #41 FireStarter 2
67% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Arthur Giraud
Windows
FireStarter 2 is a simplified forest fire simulation game that offers a first approach to fire science for all.
Why similar: Science 35.8% ★, Sandbox 20.2%, Nature 18.7%, Simulation 15%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
- #42 The Sapling
68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,839 reviews2019
Dev: Wessel Stoop
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Sapling is a short simulation game where you design your own plants and animals, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem!
Why similar: Science 27.2% ★, Artificial Intelligence 19.6%, Sandbox 13.7%, Education 12.3%, Nature 11.9%
- #43 Learn Programming: Python - Remake
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Niema Moshiri
Windows · Mac · Linux
An interactive text-based game for learning and practicing how to program in Python.
Why similar: Programming 44.3% ★, Education 27.1%, Science 21.2% ★, Casual 3.7%, 2D 3.2%
- #44 DumbBots: Hello World
69% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Michael Hall
Windows
DumbBots: Hello World is the FREE introduction to the world of coding a DumbBot. Learn a new skill in 2020, and pickup the basics of coding with drag-and-drop ease in a fun setting. Or show your coding mettle by competing with other DumbBots.
Why similar: Programming 35.1% ★, Education 22.1%, Artificial Intelligence 17.5%, Sandbox 16.3%, Simulation 8.8%
- #45 Mission To Fission
66% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Higgsino
Windows · Linux
Nuclear fission simulator. Control A nuclear reactor, balancing Uranium fissile material. The game features a oversimplified reactor and the R.B.M.K Reactor in Chernobyl.
Why similar: Education 36.3%, Sandbox 23%, Simulation 19.2%, Physics 15.3%, 2D 5%
- #46 SPORE™
68% matchVery Positive93% of 70,471 reviews2008
Dev: Maxis™Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
Why similar: Science 50.2% ★, Sandbox 26.4%, Simulation 11.8%, Cute 8.5%, Casual 3.2%
- #47 Turing Complete
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,074 reviews2021
Dev: LevelHead
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Learn CPU architecture with puzzles
Why similar: Programming 59.8% ★, Education 27%, Simulation 7.7%, Sandbox 3.2%, 2D 1.7%
- #48 Natural Instincts: European Forest
70% matchMixed47% of 289 reviews2021
Dev: DreamStorm StudiosPub: Games Operators
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Protect the environment, and save it from harm! Give commands to the animals, observe their rituals and help them survive. Face different disasters, react to human presence and help the animal kingdom flourish in this unique, environmental experience!
Why similar: Science 22.7% ★, Artificial Intelligence 17.8%, Education 16.9%, Sandbox 13.3%, Nature 11.1%
- #49 Rela
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Relavity
Windows · Linux
This program simulates astrophysics, allowing the creation of stellar systems in the void and the experience of being one of the celestial bodies.
Why similar: Science 37.1% ★, Education 26.6%, Physics 16.5%, Simulation 10.2%, Sandbox 8.5%
- #50 Logic Arrows
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Artem Yashin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Logic Arrows is a sandbox game where you design your own mechanisms: from logic gates to an entire computer. Use simple elements to build complex systems, solve engineering challenges and master computer logic.
Why similar: Programming 33.2% ★, Education 18.5%, Science 17.7% ★, Sandbox 16.1%, Simulation 9.3%
- #51 Electric Alps
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dirty Paws Studio
Windows
You are an electrician, moving back to your hometown in the Austrian Alps, which you find lacks a certain... spark. Promptly tasked with wiring up the village, you solve electrical puzzles, blow fuses and master real-world circuitry techniques. Electrify the Alps, one circuit at a time.
Why similar: Education 25.3%, Science 25% ★, Programming 24.3% ★, Simulation 11.2%, Physics 9%
- #52 ANLIFE: Motion-Learning Life Evolution
64% matchVery Positive89% of 128 reviews2026
Dev: Attructure Inc.
Windows
A relaxing evolution simulation where AI-driven block creatures move in unexpected ways. There are no complex ecosystems—just pure movement learning through a physics engine. Watch as these creatures scurry, stumble, and evolve in their own unique, unpredictable ways.
Why similar: Science 23.6% ★, Artificial Intelligence 20.4%, Sandbox 13.3%, Physics 9.6%, Idler 9.3%
- #53 Momentum Mayhem
69% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: UnscriptedLogic
Windows
A casual 2.5D physics oriented game about building unorthodox contraptions to solve puzzles with a variety of items at disposal
Why similar: Science 31.1% ★, Education 22.1%, Sandbox 16.5%, Physics 11.3%, Level Editor 7.7%
- #54 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
66% matchVery Positive92% of 362,188 reviews2016
Dev: Bethesda Game StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 20.9 hrsMean: 102.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.
Why similar: Singleplayer 100%
- #55 Circuit Artist
65% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: lets_all_be_stupid_forever
Windows · Mac · Linux
A circuit simulator where you draw everything. Wires are pixels, gates are triangles. Design chips, watch signals glow as they propagate, and debug by rewinding time.
Why similar: Programming 35% ★, Science 19.3% ★, Education 17.8%, Sandbox 14.7%, Simulation 8.1%
- #56 Sandboxels
64% matchVery Positive95% of 833 reviews2025
Dev: R74n
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Falling-sand sandbox game with 500+ elements, chemistry, fire, life, food, and anything you can imagine.
Why similar: Science 32.9% ★, Education 21.2%, Sandbox 17.1%, Nature 14.3%, Simulation 4.7%
- #57 Wuli Sandbox
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happy百万
Windows
In this physics-based particle sandbox, everything is in flux: water, steam, ice, magma, acid... Blast it. Wreck it. Build it!
Why similar: Science 33.1% ★, Sandbox 19.7%, Physics 14%, Level Editor 11.8%, Simulation 10.5%
- #58 GizmoLab VR
65% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: De Martini Games
Windows
A VR sci-fi sandbox game where you can put your skills to the test to build crazy inventions, with mechanics analogous to real-life electrical engineering.
Why similar: Programming 29.3% ★, Science 27.7% ★, Education 17.5%, Sandbox 14.3%, Physics 10.4%
- #59 Orbit Simulator
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tonia Sanzo
Windows
Space Simulator and Music Machine!
Why similar: Science 32% ★, Education 16.4%, Simulation 11.3%, Sandbox 10.8%, Nature 7.3%
- #60 Fish Game
64% matchVery Positive93% of 601 reviews2023
Dev: A Shell in the Pit Games
Windows
Fish Game is a detailed and highly “sofishticated” freshwater 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!
Why similar: Science 18.7% ★, Artificial Intelligence 16%, Education 13.5%, Auto Battler 12.3%, Sandbox 11%