- #1 The Bibites: Digital Life
97% matchVery Positive96% of 222 reviews2025
Dev: Omnia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore real digital life in The Bibites! Play god by guiding your bibites on their evolutionary journey or engineer your own. Analyze their Neural Network brains and genetic information as they adapt to their environments. Save your favorites and test their strength in Challenge Mode!
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 21.9%, Programming 21.7% ★, Education 15.7%, Level Editor 14.1%, Sandbox 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features complex evolutionary algorithms that allow digital life forms to develop behaviors and traits over generations.
- #2 while True: learn()
96% matchVery Positive91% of 8,107 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 54.9% ★, Education 26.4%, Sandbox 9.6%, Simulation 8%, Indie 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle game that introduces the fundamental concepts of machine learning and neural networks in an accessible way.
- #3 Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 996 reviews2018
Dev: Quasar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Play with evolution! Species: ALRE is a scientifically-grounded, emergent simulation of natural selection. Creatures evolve and speciate in response to in-game mutation and selection forces, allowing you to experience and tinker with evolution in real-time.
Why similar: God Game 38.6% ★, Sandbox 30.2%, Simulation 15%, Education 9.2%, Management 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A deep simulation of natural selection and evolution where you observe how species adapt to their environment over time.
- #4 GLADIABOTS - AI Combat Arena
95% matchVery Positive89% of 894 reviews2019
Dev: GFX47
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Assemble your robot squad, construct their AI and send them in the battle arena to see your strategy play out. Iterate, improve and repeat until you outsmart all your opponents and friends online.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 69.7%, Programming 22.2% ★, Simulation 2.8%, Education 2.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Requires you to program the AI of your robot squad to handle combat scenarios autonomously without direct control.
- #5 Turing Complete
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,204 reviews2021
Dev: LevelHead
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Learn CPU architecture with puzzles
Why similar: Programming 51% ★, Education 23.1%, Hacking 15.2% ★, Simulation 6.1%, Sandbox 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Teaches the fundamentals of computer architecture and logic gates, perfect for those interested in the underlying mechanics of AI.
- #6 JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: Prof. SchererPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more: Program self-driving vehicles; crack passwords; apply machine learning; automate logistics; use image processing to guide missiles. Gain real coding skills and solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges.
Why similar: Programming 33.6% ★, Hacking 24.8% ★, Education 20.7%, Level Editor 10.9%, Simulation 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a sandbox environment to practice programming and automation logic to solve complex engineering tasks.
- #7 Intelligent Design: An Evolutionary Sandbox
94% matchMixed45% of 148 reviews2017
Dev: Pill Bug Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 26%
A toy ecosystem with fully simulated genetics and evolution. Will you tinker with DNA or sit back, relax, and see if life finds a way?
Why similar: God Game 23.4% ★, Idler 23%, Education 22.6%, Sandbox 16%, Management 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing an ecosystem where you influence the evolution of creatures to survive in a harsh environment.
- #8 Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game
92% matchVery Positive94% of 17,301 reviews2015
Dev: Camshaft Software Ltd
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 53.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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?
Why similar: Automobile Sim 21.1%, Sandbox 19.1%, Education 16.9%, Management 15.4%, Racing 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly detailed sandbox for designing engines and car bodies from the ground up.
- #9 Dream Car Builder
91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,068 reviews2018
Dev: RoKo0 (Roman Konyukhov)
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Design your car from scratch: from the frame to the suspension and race it!
Why similar: Automobile Sim 26.6%, Racing 21.9%, Sandbox 21.6%, Driving 19%, Simulation 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the mechanical engineering and physics of car design, allowing you to test your creations on various tracks.
- #10 Virtual Circuit Board
91% matchVery Positive93% of 305 reviews2023
Dev: Reverie Foundry
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 20.7 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 34.9% ★, Hacking 22.5% ★, Education 19.9%, Sandbox 14.3%, Simulation 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox simulation that lets you build and experiment with complex electronic circuits and logic systems.
- #11 Autonauts
90% matchVery Positive90% of 4,933 reviews2019
Dev: DenkiPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In Autonauts you must build, create, and automate. Start by establishing a colony, crafting bots and teaching them via Scratch-style programming to build an ever evolving autonomous paradise of agriculture, industry and enlightenment.
Why similar: Programming 64.2% ★, Sandbox 14.5%, Simulation 11.9%, Management 6.8%, Indie 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines programming and automation as you teach robots to perform repetitive tasks to build a thriving colony.
- #12 ABI-DOS
89% matchVery Positive93% of 416 reviews2024
Dev: ABI.DOS.SOFTWARE
Windows
Build the most advanced operating system ever created! Can you master the fictional simulation language of this mind-bending machine? Design circuits, automate UBITS (coloured mobile data blocks), and optimize your system. The Admin is always watching, and he’s not what he seems.
Why similar: Programming 36.4% ★, Hacking 24.4% ★, Education 16.5%, Sandbox 12.2%, Simulation 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging programming game that focuses on automation and logic puzzles within a simulated computing environment.
- #13 Main Assembly
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,338 reviews2021
Dev: Bad Yolk GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 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 32.3% ★, Artificial Intelligence 26%, Sandbox 14.6%, Education 11.7%, Management 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A robotics building game that features a powerful logic system for controlling your creations through custom programming.
- #14 Retro Gadgets
88% matchVery Positive90% of 509 reviews2022
Dev: Licorice ehf
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 61.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Retro Gadgets is a sandbox where you build, code, and customize gadgets inspired by old-school electronics.
Why similar: Programming 27.9% ★, Education 26.2%, Hacking 20.1% ★, Sandbox 13.8%, Simulation 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Allows you to build and program your own interactive gadgets using a visual programming interface.
- #15 Besiege
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 52,398 reviews2020
Dev: Spiderling Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Besiege is a physics building game about constructing medieval machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!
Why similar: Level Editor 50.7%, Sandbox 34.6%, Simulation 14.8%
Why You'll Like It: Uses physics-based building and logic blocks to create machines that must solve complex challenges through trial and error.
- #16 ANLIFE: Motion-Learning Life Evolution
86% matchVery Positive88% of 150 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: God Game 29.1% ★, Artificial Intelligence 24.4%, Idler 19.8%, Sandbox 14.5%, Management 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the evolution of movement and behavior in simulated life forms through neural network training.
- #17 Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,907 reviews2023
Dev: JoySpark Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
Why similar: God Game 22.3% ★, Artificial Intelligence 20.4%, Level Editor 18.8%, Idler 15.4%, Sandbox 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox simulation that allows you to observe how autonomous nations interact and evolve through conflict.
- #18 Screeps: World
85% matchVery Positive87% of 2,073 reviews2016
Dev: Screeps, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 52.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Screeps: World is an open source MMO strategy sandbox game for programming enthusiasts. You control your colony by writing JavaScript code that operates 24/7 in the huge persistent online open world.
Why similar: Programming 31.3% ★, Hacking 26.7% ★, Artificial Intelligence 23.8%, Sandbox 13.3%, Simulation 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: An MMO strategy game where you must write real JavaScript code to control your units and automate your empire.
- #19 Logic World
84% matchVery Positive94% of 353 reviews2021
Dev: Mouse Hat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Invent a new computer! Logic World is a first-person sandbox simulation game that's all about digital logic. Play alone or with friends, design unique machines, build up layers of complexity, and experience the joy of circuits!
Why similar: Programming 34.1% ★, Hacking 26.8% ★, Education 20%, Sandbox 13.2%, Simulation 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox game centered on building functional digital logic circuits that can perform complex computations.
- #20 Space Simulation Toolkit
84% matchVery Positive81% of 484 reviews2020
Dev: Pavel Kudinov
Windows
Physics sandbox game that uses a graphics card as a supercomputer. Change the laws of physics, design mechanisms, create A-Life worlds and inhabit them with living beings, experiment with evolution and AI.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 31.8%, Sandbox 26.5%, Education 20.3%, Simulation 15%, 2D 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a sandbox for testing physics and orbital mechanics, allowing for complex automated flight paths.
- #21 TIS-100
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,067 reviews2015
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
TIS-100 is an open-ended programming game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infinifactory, in which you rewrite corrupted code segments to repair the TIS-100 and unlock its secrets. It’s the assembly language programming game you never asked for!
Why similar: Programming 68.4% ★, Hacking 18.7% ★, Education 6.5%, Simulation 4.7%, Indie 1%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore programming puzzle game that forces you to write assembly code to repair a corrupted computer system.
- #22 EXAPUNKS
82% matchVery Positive95% of 1,867 reviews2018
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life.
Why similar: Programming 52.8% ★, Hacking 35.3% ★, Simulation 5.1%, Sandbox 5%, Indie 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Challenges you to write programs to hack systems and manipulate data in a gritty, cyberpunk setting.
- #23 The Sapling
82% matchVery Positive90% of 1,887 reviews2019
Dev: Wessel Stoop
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: God Game 31.3% ★, Artificial Intelligence 27.7%, Sandbox 18%, Education 15.6%, Simulation 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A life simulation game where you design an ecosystem and watch how your creatures evolve over millions of years.
- #24 Human Resource Machine
81% matchVery Positive94% of 4,642 reviews2015
Dev: Tomorrow Corporation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Program little office workers to solve puzzles. Be a good employee! The machines are coming... for your job. From the creators of World of Goo and Little Inferno.
Why similar: Programming 68.9% ★, Education 20%, Simulation 5.5%, Sandbox 2.8%, Indie 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: A visual programming game that teaches the basics of logic and flow control through office-themed puzzles.
- #25 Bitburner
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,237 reviews2021
Dev: Fulcrum Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.
Why similar: Programming 43.9% ★, Hacking 25.7% ★, Idler 16.7%, Education 5.6%, Sandbox 4%
Why You'll Like It: A text-based programming game where you write scripts to automate hacking and resource management.
- #26 7 Billion Humans
81% matchVery Positive94% of 2,104 reviews2018
Dev: Tomorrow Corporation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. A thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans!
Why similar: Programming 73.7% ★, Education 16.2%, Simulation 7.4%, Indie 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on logic-based programming by having you control multiple workers simultaneously to solve complex tasks.
- #27 SHENZHEN I/O
80% matchVery Positive95% of 4,452 reviews2016
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
BUILD CIRCUITS. WRITE CODE. RTFM.
Why similar: Programming 71.4% ★, Education 12.5%, Simulation 5.5%, Hacking 4.5% ★, Sandbox 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A technical simulation that tasks you with building circuits and writing code to meet specific hardware requirements.
- #28 Poly Bridge 3
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,038 reviews2023
Dev: Dry Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The best just got better! Rediscover your engineering creativity in this genre-defining bridge engineering and puzzle solving masterpiece.
Why similar: Level Editor 60%, Simulation 37.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on engineering and physics-based problem solving to create structures that can withstand specific loads.
- #29 Hacknet
79% matchVery Positive94% of 25,910 reviews2015
Dev: Team Fractal AlligatorPub: Fellow Traveller
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports.
Why similar: Hacking 79.2% ★, Programming 11.3% ★, Education 5.5%, Simulation 2.5%, 2D 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: Uses terminal-based commands to simulate realistic hacking, requiring logic and sequence management.
- #30 WorldBox - God Simulator
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 54,299 reviews2021
Dev: Maxim Karpenko
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 29.3 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: God Game 36.6% ★, Sandbox 21.4%, Artificial Intelligence 19.4%, Idler 9.9%, Simulation 7%
- #31 Fantasy Map Simulator
75% matchVery Positive89% of 4,008 reviews2024
Dev: The Stranger
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.
Why similar: God Game 25.6% ★, Artificial Intelligence 20.4%, Level Editor 18.7%, Idler 16.2%, Sandbox 14.1%
- #32 MHRD
78% matchVery Positive89% of 439 reviews2017
Dev: Funghisoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
MHRD is a hardware design game, in which you design various hardware circuits in a hardware description language. The hardware circuits you design get more complex as you go until you create a fully functional CPU design.
Why similar: Programming 58.7% ★, Education 23.7%, Simulation 14.8%, Indie 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A hardware design simulator that tasks you with building a functional computer from basic logic gates.
- #33 BeamNG.drive
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 395,129 reviews2015
Dev: BeamNG
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 94.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
Why similar: Driving 31%, Automobile Sim 22.4%, Racing 17.9%, Sandbox 17.9%, Simulation 9.7%
- #34 Gridworld
77% 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: Artificial Intelligence 22%, God Game 19.3% ★, Level Editor 17.2%, Sandbox 12%, Education 11.6%
- #35 CAR TUNE: Project
76% matchVery Positive84% of 609 reviews2020
Dev: Vertices Software
Windows
CAR TUNE: Project is a detailed car tuning simulator where every bolt, screw, and gear matters. Build your dream machine, fine-tune every parameter, and test it on the track.
Why similar: Driving 29.9%, Automobile Sim 23.9%, Racing 20.8%, Sandbox 18.8%, Simulation 6.6%
- #36 Assetto Corsa EVO
73% matchMixed59% of 19,994 reviews2025
Dev: KUNOS SimulazioniPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Assetto Corsa EVO redefines the realism and features of one of the most popular multiplatform driving simulations ever developed. Featuring cars and tracks from different classes spanning across years of motoring history.
Why similar: Racing 24.4%, Driving 23.3%, Artificial Intelligence 21.7%, Automobile Sim 20.7%, Simulation 9.1%
- #37 Apex Rush
71% matchVery Positive84% of 255 reviews2026
Dev: Thunderboom Studios
Windows
A physics-driven arcade racer where racing, drifting, and stunting come together. Compete on global leaderboards, build and share your own tracks, customize your cars & more!
Why similar: Racing 39.4%, Level Editor 33.6%, Driving 20.5%, Simulation 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #38 The Farmer Was Replaced
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 8,430 reviews2025
Dev: Timon HerzogPub: Metaroot
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Program and optimize a drone to automate a farm and watch it do the work for you. Collect resources to unlock better technology and become the most efficient farmer in the world. Improve your problem solving and coding skills.
Why similar: Programming 41% ★, Artificial Intelligence 16.2%, Education 16.2%, Idler 15.4%, Sandbox 7%
- #39 RaceLeague
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 295 reviews2022
Dev: Oversteer Studios
Windows
Car racing game with soft-body damage, race track builder, track database and multiplayer
Why similar: Level Editor 27.3%, Driving 18.8%, Racing 18.1%, Automobile Sim 16.5%, Sandbox 13%
- #40 Production Line : Car factory simulation
73% matchVery Positive82% of 3,473 reviews2019
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Production line is the new car factory management/simulation/tycoon game that pushes your organisational and entrepreneurship skills to the limit. Can you build the ultimate optimised, free-flowing car production line whilst beating the competition and still turn a profit?
Why similar: Sandbox 26.6%, Management 26%, Education 22.5%, Simulation 15.6%, 2D 5.1%
- #41 Screw Drivers
70% matchVery Positive85% of 5,994 reviews2024
Dev: CreactstudiosPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Crazy physics and high-speed races! Craft vehicles cleverly by combining building blocks and mechanical parts to create powerful drivetrains. Unlock new parts, race for the gold, and challenge your friends in multiplayer.
Why similar: Driving 30.7%, Automobile Sim 28.6%, Racing 28%, Simulation 9.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #42 RC Simulation 2.0
74% matchMixed64% of 253 reviews2018
Dev: devotidPub: devotid Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Drive all kinds of RC Cars, Boats, Rock Crawlers, Planes or Quadcopters on any of the 250+ Workshop Tracks. The game includes an in-game Track Editor and Vehicle Painter to create tons of scenarios and Paint schemes. RC Sim is made by a solo developer and still is in development.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 24.9%, Racing 22.2%, Level Editor 16.5%, Driving 15.6%, Sandbox 10.6%
- #43 Thrive
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,645 reviews2021
Dev: Revolutionary Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.1 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: Artificial Intelligence 29.3%, Education 27.7%, Sandbox 21.9%, Simulation 10.8%, Top-Down 3.7%
- #44 Homebrew - Patent Unknown
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 974 reviews2014
Dev: Copybugpaste
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Unleash your creativity and craft anything from flying cars to jet-powered toilets.Fair warning: there's a learning curve. But once you've got it, the sky's the limit for your creations!While active development is paused, we focus preserving the game and keeping it accessible.
Why similar: Programming 23.1% ★, Driving 15.1%, Transportation 14.3% ★, Automobile Sim 12.8%, Racing 12.1%
- #45 Constracktion
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Lapioware
Windows
Drive a track laying train up and down steep hills and canyons to connect industries. Navigate your network carefully as AI-trains begin to use it. Help industries level up by optimizing tracks, signals and speed limits for efficient flow of traffic.
Why similar: Transportation 29.6% ★, Artificial Intelligence 23.2%, Driving 21.6%, Management 12.7%, Simulation 10.1%
- #46 Car Factory Empire
70% matchMixed59% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: RDS Games
Windows
Create a car company from scratch! Go from the first mechanical carriages to luxurious racing cars! Design cars, sell them, participate in races, expand your company and lead it to market dominance!
Why similar: Automobile Sim 30%, Driving 24.3%, Racing 24.3%, Simulation 12.3%, Management 9.2%
- #47 Chinese Driving Test Simulator
72% matchMixed62% of 642 reviews2021
Dev: Lawliet
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 22%
Are you ready to take on the challenge of the Chinese driving test? For which it will test your skill of driving, knowledge of vehicle and traffic rules. The Chinese Driving Test Simulator will show you a complete, realistic Chinese driving test experience.
Why similar: Racing 34.2%, Automobile Sim 19.8%, Driving 15.9%, Education 15.4%, Simulation 13.1%
- #48 DRIFT ISLAND
70% matchMixed62% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: ECC GAMES
Windows
Rise as a drift master and missile car mechanic! DRIFT ISLAND is an open-world drift build-and-drive game. Create unique 'missile cars,' tune them, shred sideways, and test your skills! Earn cash, upgrade parts, and become a true drifting legend!
Why similar: Automobile Sim 25.4%, Driving 25.4%, Racing 24.5%, Sandbox 16.5%, Simulation 6.6%
- #49 Brick Rigs
67% matchVery Positive95% of 57,227 reviews2023
Dev: Fluppisoft GmbH
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 77.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Build your own vehicles or download one of the more than 200,000 creations already uploaded to the Workshop and experience the dynamic driving and destruction physics of Brick Rigs!
Why similar: Sandbox 37.4%, Driving 32.9%, Racing 16.5%, Simulation 8.6%, Automobile Sim 3.6%
- #50 Motor Town: Behind The Wheel
69% matchVery Positive94% of 9,052 reviews2021
Dev: P3 Games
Windows
Median: 12.8 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Enjoy realistic driving in the open world. Relaxing cargo deliveries or driving buses and taxis will give you enough money to buy new cars and parts. You can test your driving skills at the race track. It's all about pure driving pleasure!
Why similar: Driving 26.4%, Transportation 24.1% ★, Automobile Sim 19.4%, Racing 14.4%, Simulation 7.5%
- #51 Planetary Life
67% matchVery Positive94% of 821 reviews2025
Dev: Sotenbox
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Manipulate climate, add plants and evolve creatures in this planet and life sandbox simulation game. From cells to civilizations, spread life throughout the whole planet. Or just enjoy watching your creation burn!
Why similar: God Game 41.8% ★, Sandbox 22%, Education 17.2%, Management 9.9%, Simulation 9%
- #52 Wreckreation
67% matchMixed66% of 458 reviews2025
Dev: Three Fields EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Wreckreation is an evolving open-world driving playground built around choice. Play solo, explore on- and off road, create your own races and challenges, hang out online with friends using full cross-play. With fast updates shaped by players, this world keeps evolving.
Why similar: Level Editor 34%, Driving 26.2%, Racing 24.2%, Automobile Sim 7.4%, Sandbox 7.3%
- #53 IT Specialist Simulator
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 368 reviews2025
Dev: Pixel Team RED
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Step into the world of IT! Diagnose network issues, manage servers, and repair devices while handling tasks under strict SLAs. Choose your career path, from HelpDesk to IT Project Manager. Develop real IT knowledge and climb the ranks in this realistic IT simulation!
Why similar: Programming 33.9% ★, Hacking 21.8% ★, Education 21.6%, Sandbox 13.6%, Simulation 6.8%
- #54 Diesel Railcar Simulator
68% matchVery Positive94% of 340 reviews2018
Dev: Lapioware
Windows
Drive vintage diesel trains, shifting gears manually and trying to reach a perfect score. Create new routes, trains and timetables. Share your creations and download new content from the Workshop.
Why similar: Driving 25%, Level Editor 24.6%, Transportation 22.6% ★, Sandbox 17.5%, Simulation 8.2%
- #55 Car Constructor
69% matchMixed60% of 97 reviews2021
Dev: Guilty Pleasure Games
Windows
Car Constructor will allow you to build, repair and paint your own car, then check it out on the race track!
Why similar: Racing 29.8%, Automobile Sim 20.9%, Sandbox 16.4%, Driving 15.9%, Simulation 10.5%
- #56 Kselebox
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 68 reviews2021
Dev: KseLeroNPub: ONRI Studio
Windows
Kselebox is a sandbox game, which means you can do whatever you want in it! You can build a rocket and go to explore the vastness of space. Or maybe you want to build a huge car? No problem! Players can save their buildings and then publish them to the Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Artificial Intelligence 32.6%, God Game 30.9% ★, Sandbox 20.4%, Simulation 8.9%, 2D 4.5%
- #57 ReCharge RC: High Voltage
64% matchVery Positive96% of 357 reviews2025
Dev: Hondune Games
Windows
ReCharge RC: High Voltage is the long awaited sequel to ReCharge RC, an RC racing title loved by millions! Customize your vehicle, Create your very own race tracks, Share them online and race your friends on multiplayer and global online leaderboards! Created by an RC enthusiast, for RC enthusiasts!
Why similar: Level Editor 25.8%, Racing 18.6%, Driving 18.2%, Automobile Sim 14.1%, Sandbox 12.9%
- #58 My Summer Car
62% matchVery Positive95% of 113,843 reviews2025
Dev: Amistech Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
My Summer Car is the ultimate car owning, building, fixing, tuning, maintenance AND permadeath life survival simulator. You start the game with hundreds of loose parts and assemble both car and engine.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 31%, Driving 30.8%, Racing 15.1%, Sandbox 11.1%, Simulation 9.9%