- #1 Project Chemistry
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 215 reviews2021
Dev: Ata TürkoğluPub: Espale Studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Interact with elements and molecules in a way that you have never before! Observe them and make them react with each other in the sandbox mode. Synthesize every molecule in the quest mode. Discover countless macromolecules and the elegancy of chemistry.
Why similar: Science 28.7%, Education 14.7%, Experimental 11.8%, Sandbox 10.1%, Logic 10%
- #2 Sand in a Box
96% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Tiliasoft.com
Windows · Linux
Sand in a Box is a 'falling sand' game that simulates thermal flow, electricity, radioactive decay, and gravity. Create art, experiment with physics, and craft your own simulation rules with user-friendly mod support!
Why similar: Science 23.5%, God Game 13.5% ★, Education 12%, Sandbox 11.2%, Physics 9.7%
- #3 Momentum Mayhem
96% 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 28.2%, Education 16.2%, Sandbox 15%, Building 13.2%, Physics 11.2%
- #4 Sand:box
95% matchVery Positive94% of 1,594 reviews2023
Dev: smellymoo
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
"Falling sand" style particle sandbox, now with circuits and stickmen!
Why similar: Science 17.6%, God Game 15.3% ★, Sandbox 12.9%, Education 11.6%, Physics 9.1%
- #5 Sandboxels
94% matchVery Positive95% of 954 reviews2025
Dev: R74n
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Falling-sand sandbox game with 500+ elements, chemistry, fire, life, food, and anything you can imagine.
Why similar: Science 27.4%, God Game 16.7% ★, Sandbox 14.4%, Education 14.2%, Nature 11.6%
- #6 Terra Firma 2
94% matchVery Positive92% of 142 reviews2025
Dev: Working as Intended
Windows
Shape breathtaking worlds in Terra Firma 2, a vast simulation where your creations evolve through the forces of nature. Sculpt the land, then watch as weather, erosion, and life itself transform your world into a dynamic, living ecosystem- right down to every plant and creature.
Why similar: Science 20%, God Game 19.6% ★, Sandbox 16.1%, Physics 12.5%, Nature 11.8%
- #7 pan·gaia
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alex Laing
Windows · Linux
pan·gaia is a whole-Earth sandbox fresh outta 1999. Sculpt your planet's climate, balance its ecology, design the perfect species for a niche, and maybe, lead them to sapience. Or... hurl meteors at them.
Why similar: Science 24.7%, Sandbox 23.6%, Nature 20.8%, God Game 16.9% ★, Simulation 8%
- #8 Jingjie: Signals
92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: JK Studio
Windows
Jingjie is a strategy-simulation sandbox where you write laws, shape probability clouds, and guide a living world with embedded local AI. Observe, experiment, and watch complex life emerge from logic, tension, and chaos.
Why similar: God Game 19% ★, Science 16.6%, Sandbox 12.7%, Automation 12.1%, Logic 11.6%
- #9 Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution
91% 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: Science 29.6%, Sandbox 20.3%, God Game 18.6% ★, Experimental 15.6%, Simulation 9.2%
- #10 Rela
91% 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 33.3%, Education 19.3%, Physics 16.3%, Simulation 7.8%, Sandbox 7.7%
- #11 Alchemy Laboratory: Simulator
90% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Afk Pixel Studio
Windows
Dive into a world of creation and discovery, where each element combines to form new ones. Experiment freely in this interactive sandbox. But be careful: every combination has its consequences..
Why similar: Science 30.2%, Sandbox 17.3%, God Game 16.6% ★, Education 14.1%, Physics 13.4%
- #12 Bloks
89% matchMixed59% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
bloks is a small god-game with a tetris-like mechanic!
Why similar: Experimental 30.3%, God Game 15.7% ★, Science 14.8%, Building 12.2%, Simulation 9%
- #13 Among Ripples: Shallow Waters
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Eat Create Sleep
Windows · Mac · Linux
Among Ripples: Shallow Waters is an eco tycoon sim. Work with your team of scientists to build, repair and maintain the delicate ecosystem of your lakes. Experiment with flora and fauna - everything from vicious pikes to peaceful puddle ducks.
Why similar: Underwater 22.8% ★, Science 22.3%, Nature 17.1%, Sandbox 13.9%, Simulation 7.8%
- #14 Ocean Protector
88% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Outreach Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ocean Protector is a free online educational game that teaches students about the impacts of ocean acidification and how they can take action to prevent it.
Why similar: Science 32.9%, Underwater 25.8% ★, Education 20.9%, Nature 15%, Stylized 2.3%
- #15 Project Biosphere
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nine Hostages GamesPub: Factory30
Windows
Project Biosphere is a real-time ecosystem sandbox built on a falling-sand simulation. Water flows, heat spreads, fire consumes, plants take root. Ecosystems rise and fall.
Why similar: God Game 21.4% ★, Physics 15.5%, Sandbox 15.3%, Science 14.1%, Simulation 10.9%
- #16 World of Contraptions
86% matchVery Positive87% of 97 reviews2022
Dev: JCP Games Studio
Windows
World of Contraptions is a physics-based building game in which you build the most varied contraptions to solve the most diverse types of puzzles. Win dozens of levels with different types of obstacles. Design the best contraption for each challenge using a giant collection of blocks.
Why similar: Science 21.8%, Sandbox 11.8%, Building 11.1%, Physics 10.5%, Education 10.3%
- #17 Creatura
86% matchMixed67% of 230 reviews2021
Dev: Koksny.com
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Seed, Breed, Create. From single cell organisms to complex ecosystems. Evolve every part of your own unique aquarium / terrarium by applying scientifically accurate principles of natural and artificial selection, in Creatura - ultimate Virtual Evolution Vivarium Simulator.
Why similar: Science 26.3%, Underwater 20.4% ★, God Game 12.6% ★, Sandbox 12.2%, Nature 9.7%
- #18 Eureka! Superconductor Lab
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GomulGames
Windows
Eureka! Superconductor Lab is a crafting+simulation game where you synthesize materials and witness the astonishing scientific phenomena. Work alongside scholars, science geeks, and your girlfriend to synthesize the Holy Grail of modern physics: a room-temperature superconductor!
Why similar: Science 31.2%, God Game 15.9% ★, Education 12.4%, Logic 9.6%, Physics 9.2%
- #19 Geareo
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WITWELD
Windows
Real gears that don’t slip in a physics sandbox. Build freely with resizable parts and shapes, solve physics-based puzzles, fuse structures with Super Glue into stable mechanisms, and engineer intricate contraptions, precision machines, and complex mechanical systems.
Why similar: Science 23.5%, Sandbox 13.1%, Physics 11.9%, Education 11.6%, Building 11.3%
- #20 Tiny Bubbles
84% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Pine Street Codeworks LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play with squishy clusters of soap bubbles in this mesmerizing physics puzzle game. Winner of over a dozen indie gaming awards!
Why similar: Underwater 21% ★, Science 17.5%, Experimental 17.2%, Nature 12.3%, Physics 11.6%
- #21 Reactonix Sandbox
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dark Games DGG
Windows · Linux
Reactonix is a flexible and enjoyable simulation sandbox where every force is at your command. Create ecosystems alone or with friends, experiment with physics and watch life evolve—or start an apocalypse for the sake of science. Complete freedom to create and destroy is in your hands.
Why similar: Science 29.7%, God Game 17.5% ★, Sandbox 17.1%, Physics 13.4%, Building 7.4%
- #22 Treeplanter: Plant real trees🌲
81% matchPositive97% of 36 reviews2026
Dev: Henry DriverPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac
🌲 Treeplanter helps plant trees! For every copy sold, we plant a real tree! 🌲 Create and enjoy a peaceful, interactive woodland throughout the changing seasons.
Why similar: Education 21%, Sandbox 19.8%, Nature 19.7%, Building 12.3%, Simulation 8.4%
- #23 SPACE TOW TRUCK - ISAAC NEWTON's Favorite Puzzle Game
82% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Eric Laflamme
Windows
Control gravity, orbit around black holes, and have fun mastering physics with your car in space! With this educational puzzle game, only your genius and your analytical skills can get you out of trouble after a painful car crash on the Moon!
Why similar: Science 38.7%, Education 22.1%, Physics 15.8%, Puzzle 8.9%, Sandbox 6.5%
- #24 Futuclass Education
81% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2021
Dev: Futuclass
Windows
** 10 Chemistry and 1 Physics VR Modules – Available for $7.99 Each! ** Learn STEM through gamified experiences in VR! Co-created with award-winning science teachers, tested with students in classroom and at home.
Why similar: Science 28.4%, Education 16.5%, Sandbox 14.7%, Physics 13.9%, Logic 10.3%
- #25 Virtual Chemistry Lab
80% 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 33.8%, Education 24%, Sandbox 17.2%, Physics 12.8%, Simulation 10.6%
- #26 Logic Arrows
79% 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: Science 17.7%, Automation 17.5%, Sandbox 16.4%, Education 14.9%, Building 10.4%
- #27 Electric Alps
79% 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: Science 25.1%, Education 20.6%, Automation 14.4%, Logic 13%, Physics 10%
- #28 Crafty Marbles
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Peterclark
Windows · Mac
Craft the most epic marble runs you can imagine! Use tons of interactive gadgets or create your own. Then choose your marbles and watch them race!
Why similar: God Game 18.2% ★, Sandbox 14.7%, Physics 12.5%, Building 11.6%, Logic 11.2%
- #29 FireStarter 2
77% matchPositive92% 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 35.6%, Sandbox 20.2%, Nature 18.1%, Simulation 12.8%, Colorful 4.2%
- #30 Virtual Circuit Board
77% 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: Science 24.9%, Education 15.5%, Sandbox 13.5%, Building 11.4%, Automation 11%
- #31 Equilibrium
78% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Ayrshire Interactive
Windows
Equilibrium combines god-game, resource management, and planetary simulation. Minimise atmospheric pollutants, and keep global temperatures hospitable for human life. Or let dirty industry run rampant and produce a blazing hot tomb world. We're not your boss, it's up to you.
Why similar: Nature 19.3%, Education 18.4%, God Game 17.7% ★, Sandbox 13.2%, Simulation 9.9%
- #32 Crispy Circuits
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Turing Studio
Windows · Mac
Discover the world of electronics by fixing your hamster’s RC plane. Connect, test, assemble and fail in spectacular ways. This cozy simulator lets you electrocute your hamster without authorities getting involved!
Why similar: Science 23.7%, Education 15.1%, Sandbox 12.2%, Automation 10.4%, Building 8.7%
- #33 PHYSARUM: Slime Mold Simulator
76% matchPositive90% of 20 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 34.5%, Sandbox 20.7%, Education 17.7%, God Game 15.5% ★, Simulation 10.2%
- #34 Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2
75% matchVery Positive98% of 96 reviews2020
Dev: Northway Games
Windows
The original physics building game is now on PC! Use minimal tools to build an infinite variety of puzzle-solving machines. Featuring over 70 THOUSAND user-generated levels, and includes the sequel Fantastic Contraption Classic 2!
Why similar: Physics 20.9%, Building 18.7%, Education 14.3%, Sandbox 13.4%, Simulation 10.1%
- #35 Aggi's Tiny Friends
73% 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 47.3%, Education 22.8%, Sandbox 15.6%, Simulation 8.7%, Colorful 3.7%
- #36 Water Box: Sandbox Playground
73% matchMixed64% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Gaming-Apps.com
Windows
This water physics sandbox lets you experiment with realistic fluid behavior, sink ships by using bomb explosions, and enjoy a ragdoll people playground built to simulate destruction.
Why similar: God Game 20.8% ★, Sandbox 19.7%, Physics 16.2%, Underwater 16% ★, Simulation 11.8%
- #37 Falling Cubes
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DavePub: noanim
Windows
3D falling sands simulation where cubes fall, flow, react, oxidize, ignite, and explode. Experiment freely, discover new reactions, and unlock all 200+ cube types.
Why similar: Science 35.4%, Experimental 19.9%, Sandbox 18.6%, Physics 14.4%, Simulation 6.1%
- #38 Chimp Memory
73% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Windmill's Light
Windows
Chimp Memory is a logical puzzle game and memory challenge. Take on the same tests faced by lab monkeys and prove your memory skills are sharper than theirs. Can you outperform the primates? Test yourself and find out!
Why similar: Science 44%, Education 28.1%, Logic 16.3%, Simulation 9.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #39 Planetary Life
71% 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: Science 28.8%, God Game 20.4% ★, Sandbox 14.9%, Nature 13%, Education 9.6%
- #40 Function Ball(関数球)
74% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: yachi
Windows
You input any function to guide the red ball on the xy-plane to the goal.
Why similar: Science 24%, Education 22.3%, Physics 19.9%, Building 13.3%, Puzzle 10.3%
- #41 Osy Osmosis
75% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Cogent Education
Windows · Mac · Linux
Osy Osmosis is a fun game for all ages where you must help Osy stay safe as she navigates through her world collecting stars. To help Osy, you will use osmosis to keep her in balance with the world around her.
Why similar: Science 44.7%, Education 24.7%, Underwater 24.2% ★, Simulation 5.1%, Indie 1.3%
- #42 Parametric Creature: Lab
72% matchPositive97% of 32 reviews2021
Dev: Ni Hao
Windows · Mac
Explore and create parametric creatures
Why similar: Science 24%, Sandbox 16.6%, Physics 14.1%, Education 10.3%, Automation 10.2%
- #43 Logic World
71% 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: Science 22.5%, Education 14.4%, Sandbox 11.6%, Building 11.6%, Automation 11.4%
- #44 Ecocoru : Euclidean Constructions -- Compass & Ruler
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Sergey Krasnikov
Windows
Ecocoru is a puzzle game where you have to solve compass and ruler construction problems.
Why similar: Science 43.7%, Logic 18.9%, Education 15%, Puzzle 10.5%, Simulation 9.1%
- #45 Meco Rocket Simulator
70% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Loren Aerospace LtdPub: Open Space Launch Ltd
Windows · Mac
Meco Rocket Simulator is a realistic physics game where you play as an underpaid rocket scientist working for Mecodyne to design and test rocket engines without regard for your safety.
Why similar: Science 28.1%, Automation 14.2%, Education 13.8%, Sandbox 12.9%, Physics 12.3%
- #46 Over Engineered
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sharper
Windows
Design elaborate contraptions, where the longer a ball takes, the better. Inspired by Rube Goldberg machines, you’ll soon craft sprawling machines where complexity is your goal. Get ready to overtake your screen with over-engineered chaos.
Why similar: Sandbox 18.5%, Building 13.3%, Logic 11.8%, Automation 11.7%, Physics 11.2%
- #47 Marble World
69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,293 reviews2022
Dev: Vector Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Marble World is a physics sandbox simulator with marbles. Create your own marble races, runs and machines. Customize a variety of tracks, decorations and marbles to create a beautiful world.
Why similar: God Game 21.1% ★, Sandbox 18.4%, Physics 16%, Building 12.1%, Logic 11.8%
- #48 Substrate: Emergence
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Petri Dish Games LLC
Windows
Grow fluorescent cells that create mesmerizing emergent chaos. Simple mechanics hide deep complexity as cells evolve survival strategies through synergistic interactions. Catalogue successful lines and culture them to develop your own unique biology.
Why similar: God Game 23.3% ★, Science 17.4%, Sandbox 16.5%, Education 11.7%, Simulation 11.1%
- #49 RoboCo
67% matchVery Positive88% of 206 reviews2026
Dev: Filament Games
Windows
RoboCo is a sandbox game about designing and building robots to serve the needs of squishy, hapless humans in the world of tomorrow!
Why similar: Sandbox 19.9%, Education 18.7%, Building 18.4%, Physics 16.6%, Funny 7.2%
- #50 Wijita: City of Makers
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wijita
Windows
Tinker with circuits or program a robot in your dream workshop. Open up the door of your workshop and meet your community in Wijita: City of Makers.
Why similar: Science 24.9%, Sandbox 15.3%, Education 15%, Building 13.9%, Physics 12%
- #51 GENIUS AT WORK!
70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: Lucas Fernandez
Windows
Test your intelligence and creativity! With Genius At Work you will have your construction area where you can let your imagination fly and carry out your technical projects.
Why similar: Science 28.2%, Experimental 20.7%, Education 14.4%, Physics 9.7%, Automation 9%
- #52 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 35.4%, Sandbox 21.1%, Physics 16.5%, God Game 15.9% ★, Simulation 9.6%
- #53 Terraform Inc
70% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: FuzzyCube
Windows · Linux
Terraform Inc is a game to build a reliable physics-based delivery network. You will get new planets, add enhancements in transit, then deliver to buyers. Construct elaborate designs to prove your ingenuity. Choose your friends wisely, working to earn respect and unlock even further opportunities.
Why similar: Building 20.7%, Automation 18.8%, Physics 18.2%, Sandbox 16.1%, Logic 14.5%
- #54 Laser Attraction
68% matchVery Positive90% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Vectmatica
Windows
Play with lasers and solve puzzles in Laser Attraction. Use reflection, refraction, dispersion and filtration to direct the laser beams, mix and separate colours, open doors, hit targets and complete puzzles.
Why similar: Science 36.2%, Physics 19.5%, Education 12.2%, Logic 10.5%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #55 Zombiology
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Double Z Games
Windows
Discover the fun of zombie genetics in this physics based puzzle game. Explore dozens of levels in the micro-cosmos, as you combine simple shapes into complex molecules to help mend broken bones, ward off nasty viruses, and revive cells.
Why similar: Science 31.1%, Sandbox 15.4%, Physics 13%, Building 12.9%, Funny 6.3%
- #56 Colorgrid
68% matchVery Positive92% of 155 reviews2019
Dev: Minimol Games
Windows · Mac
Colorgrid is a puzzle game about mixing colors in a Lab. Find the correct positions for your lasers and mirrors to get the right mix of colors in each material.
Why similar: Science 26.9%, Physics 15.2%, Education 13.6%, Logic 11.4%, Building 11.4%
- #57 Lifecraft
66% matchVery Positive81% of 147 reviews2024
Dev: Pixbits
Windows · Mac
Survive and evolve as an organism with this simulation game in which you will literally start as a single cell and manage and organize all its functions to a fully fledged system! Assemble, breathe, eat, fight threats, produce energy, grow, anything is possible!
Why similar: Science 28.6%, Sandbox 16.4%, Automation 16.1%, God Game 15.9% ★, Building 14%
- #58 The Story Of
66% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Mårten JonssonPub: JMJ Interactive
Windows
A collection of 3 relaxing simulators, never before released on PC. Grow the worlds, find all the endings.
Why similar: God Game 27.5% ★, Sandbox 18.3%, Simulation 13%, Building 11.8%, Logic 10.1%
- #59 Let Them Fall
67% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Marcin Kubala
Windows
Let Them Fall is a dynamic puzzle-strategy game. Transport objects using conveyor belts to the target zone. With each level, the game gets tougher with diverse shapes, colors, and limited space on procedurally generated maps. Will you take up the challenge?
Why similar: Sandbox 21.3%, Automation 18.8%, Building 15.3%, Simulation 13.1%, Logic 10.2%