- #1 Lonely House
97% matchVery Positive84% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: BAROV INTERACTIVE
Windows
Lonely House is a cozy little game about home decorating. It's just you, pleasant music, and a solitary building at a crossroads. Decorate it to your liking and forget about your troubles.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.5%, Building 19.2%, Modern 15.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Relaxing 9.6%
- #2 Coffee Shop Simulator
96% matchNegative0% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Virtual World Interactive LLC
Windows
Wake up and smell the coffee in Coffee Shop Simulator. Manage, and personalize your very own coffee shop. Craft the perfect coffee, serve up delicious pastries, and create a cozy place for coffee lovers from all walks of life.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.5%, Economy 21.5%, Building 20.4%, Base Building 11.6%, Casual 6.2%
- #3 Scampr
95% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Pandora Machine
Windows
Play a squirrel in an open-world game where you experience a peaceful yet surreal environment.
Why similar: Sandbox 42.4%, Casual 15.5%, 3D 12.2%, Open World 11.2%, Relaxing 9.8%
- #4 Pocket City 2
94% matchVery Positive94% of 130 reviews2025
Dev: Codebrew Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
A city-building game with a unique twist—step inside and experience your city firsthand! Plan roads, zones, and infrastructure while growing your economy, managing resources, and unlocking special buildings. Host events, build mega projects, and watch your city thrive in a dynamic world.
Why similar: Sandbox 23.6%, Economy 20.1%, Base Building 12.1%, Building 11%, Casual 10.4%
- #5 Candy Machine
94% matchMostly Negative34% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Colossal Wreck
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 211.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Run a candy factory. Place machines and conveyors and feed them different mixtures of ingredients to create candy
Why similar: Sandbox 23%, Economy 20.7%, Building 19.4%, Base Building 12.5%, Casual 6.3%
- #6 Tiny Terrariums
93% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Argent Realms
Windows
Build terrariums for forest gnomes to live in, and play around in your creations as any one of the gnomes.
Why similar: Sandbox 26.7%, Building 22.2%, Level Editor 15.1%, Casual 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #7 Hotel Magnate
92% matchMixed59% of 486 reviews2025
Dev: Arcade Oven
Windows · Mac · Linux
Have you ever wanted to design and manage your own hotel, rundown motel, or elegant resort? With a ridiculous amount of customization tools to wield, a host of facilities to build, and a wide variety of guests to impress, Hotel Magnate has it all. Let your inner hotel manager shine!
Why similar: Sandbox 21.4%, Building 18.9%, Economy 17.7%, Base Building 9.9%, Resource Management 8.1%
- #8 TinkerTech
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dylanpdx
Windows
TinkerTech is a game that allows players to design, construct and showcase their unique builds made of customizable blocks. Race, battle or socialize with your creations in multiplayer rooms.
Why similar: Sandbox 30.4%, Building 29.9%, Casual 15.8%, Level Editor 15.1%, 3D 8.4%
- #9 Bunker Builder Simulator
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Plan your work, dig a hole and build a bunker, that will survive anything! Manage safety, needs and moods of your clients, so you can become the best architect and earn a fortune. Will you be able to meet the expectations?
Why similar: Building 21.3%, Sandbox 19%, Economy 18.8%, Base Building 14.9%, 3D 6%
- #10 Mansion Restorator
90% matchPositive83% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: Nepix
Windows
Become a one-person house flipper. Buy, repair, and renovate neglected mansions. Restore these grand estates to their former glory and sell them for a profit
Why similar: Sandbox 28.3%, Building 21.5%, Economy 14.1%, Base Building 14.1%, Family Friendly 8.4%
- #11 Pixel Mall
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: 方润强
Windows
Create your favorite pixel mall at will, gradually expanding the scale, trying to make the most money as you can, but also beware of those who want to trouble the mall coming. Enjoy the simplest fun in the well crafted pixel game filled with pixel customers
Why similar: Sandbox 31.3%, Casual 20.1%, Building 17.5%, Base Building 9.9%, 3D 8.8%
- #12 Cubical World
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ullizoz
Windows
This is a cube-based survival sandbox. You place cubes break cubes ad experience a procedurally generated world. Do whatever YOU wish to do. Build a house or a statue. Fight ants sheep zombies and survive through the night. Play regular world generation or try islands or flat. There is lots to do...
Why similar: Sandbox 29.3%, Casual 18%, Building 17.1%, Base Building 9.7%, 3D 9%
- #13 Earthscaper
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Thoughtfish GmbH
Windows
Discover and shape the real world in this new multiplayer sandbox game! Reimagine famous landmarks, explore cities, create your own minigames, build and challenge the community of fellow builders and explorers. Let's reshape the world together!
Why similar: Sandbox 28.9%, Casual 18%, Modern 16.5%, Building 15.7%, Base Building 8.9%
- #14 Hometopia
87% matchMixed57% of 830 reviews2025
Dev: Hometopia Inc.
Windows
Hometopia is a sandbox home-building game featuring thousands of assets and customization options. Choose from a variety of environments where you can design your dream homes—solo or with friends. Bring your architectural visions to life exactly as you imagine, with no budget limitations.
Why similar: Sandbox 18.4%, Building 15.8%, Modern 15.7%, Level Editor 14%, Base Building 10.9%
- #15 Fantasy Shop Simulator ⚔️
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: One More Time
Windows
Shop Titans meets Supermarket Simulator! Manage your own fantasy shop. Play solo or with friends to grow your business. Stock your store with magical weapons, enchanted armor, and rare artifacts in this immersive first-person game. From the creators of Tavern Manager Simulator! ⚔️🏰💰
Why similar: Economy 25.7%, Sandbox 20.5%, Building 19.8%, Casual 11.7%, Family Friendly 8.3%
- #16 A Game About Building A Tower
86% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: AVE Team
Windows
Brick by brick build a tower that reaches Heaven. Be beware of natural disasters, collect feathers and various brick styles! Play through Story or build anything you want in Creative mode. Or become the fastest to reach the Heavens and get to the top of Leaderboard!
Why similar: Building 23.5%, Sandbox 18.6%, Casual 14.4%, Economy 13.5%, Atmospheric 13.2%
- #17 Lake Resort Simulator
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gameparic
Windows
Buy, renew and start earning! Lake Resort Flipper gives you a unique chance of becoming a lake resort owner. Buy an abandoned resort that used to be full of tourists. Renew it, invest in new attractions and start your own business!
Why similar: Sandbox 19.7%, Building 17.3%, Economy 15.7%, Base Building 12.1%, Family Friendly 8.7%
- #18 Making Waves
85% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Unexpected Developments Ltd
Windows
A small cosy game about building model buildings.
Why similar: Sandbox 45%, Casual 20.9%, Building 20.3%, 3D 12.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #19 WorldWasGray
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Gray Corp
Windows
A relaxing game about painting a gray world back to life.
Why similar: Sandbox 38.4%, Casual 23.4%, 3D 10.8%, Family Friendly 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.5%
- #20 Vape Shop Simulator
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WAKA WAKA
Windows
Take on the challenge of running your own vape shop. Stock the shelves, hire employees, and operate the checkout to earn bigger and bigger profits. Make sure your customers always leave satisfied, and your profits will grow.
Why similar: Sandbox 30.7%, Casual 19.7%, Building 15.9%, Economy 14.5%, 3D 8.9%
- #21 Planet Coaster
82% matchVery Positive91% of 71,745 reviews2016
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.
Why similar: Building 27.9%, Sandbox 25.3%, Economy 15.8%, Family Friendly 11.7%, Atmospheric 6.3%
- #22 simpliCity
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: altaf-creatorPub: Vixenia Game
Windows
A sandbox game about building a city without all those hassle from complicated systems.
Why similar: Sandbox 30.5%, Building 23.6%, Modern 20.4%, Base Building 16.1%, Casual 8.5%
- #23 SimCasino
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 751 reviews2021
Dev: LVGameDev LLC
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Modern Casino Tycoon Simulation in full 3D glory. Build the casino. Set the odds. Expand into a luxury hotel/casino or go cheap & extract max profits. Keep the vault secure at all times, and beware of criminals & cheaters!!
Why similar: Sandbox 21.3%, Building 17.9%, Economy 17.5%, Base Building 11.3%, Level Editor 10.7%
- #24 Pacific Life
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rokyte Studio
Windows
Start a new life and see where it leads you! Build your house or work hard to buy one. Become a leader or just live by your own, the choice is yours! Gather, build, craft and improve!
Why similar: Sandbox 26.4%, Building 23.3%, Base Building 11.6%, Open World 10%, Relaxing 9.8%
- #25 Before We Leave
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,706 reviews2021
Dev: Balancing Monkey GamesPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Before We Leave is a city building game set in a cozy corner of the universe. Nurture your Peeps and their surroundings while rebuilding and rediscovering civilisation. Settle new lands and planets while avoiding hungry Space Whales.
Why similar: Economy 18.4%, Building 15.3%, Sandbox 15%, Family Friendly 9%, Base Building 7.6%
- #26 Retailer
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: slimer37Pub: Stupid Dino Studios
Windows
RETAILER is a simulation game where you work a growing store of your very own, without the hassle of helping hands. It's stressful, but at least you're self-employed.
Why similar: Sandbox 30%, Economy 24.4%, Building 24.1%, Base Building 15%, 3D 6%
- #27 Hotel Renovation 2
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SupaGames
Windows
This Hotel remembers better times. But thanks to you, they can come back. Renew the rooms. Plan the furniture. Upgrade rooms. Now is the time to reopen and count your profits.
Why similar: Building 20.7%, Economy 16%, Sandbox 14.8%, Base Building 11.9%, Family Friendly 10%
- #28 Lost Skies: Island Creator
77% matchVery Positive84% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Bossa StudiosPub: Humble Games
Windows
Sculpt your island, design places for other players to explore, and even set traps or create puzzles in the Lost Skies: Island Creator! Each island tells its own story; are you ready to craft yours?
Why similar: Level Editor 31.9%, Sandbox 30%, Building 28%, Open World 9.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #29 Global City
78% matchMixed70% of 1,392 reviews2021
Dev: Red Brix WallPub: MY.GAMES
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Become the mayor and build the city of your dreams! In this game, anything is possible. Whatever you can imagine in a city-building and development simulator, you can do. Start from the very beginning and unlock new possibilities for developing your city in Global City!
Why similar: Sandbox 18.5%, Economy 18%, Modern 15.3%, Building 14.8%, Base Building 12%
- #30 Toy Tinker Simulator: BETA
78% matchVery Positive82% of 378 reviews2021
Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Have you ever wanted to be a toy tinker? Here you can take the first step to become one! This is a tiny portion of Toy Tinker Simulator, which includes only ten toys.
Why similar: Economy 21.8%, Building 20.6%, Casual 12%, Sandbox 11.1%, Family Friendly 10.7%
- #31 Brick Layer
76% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Zombieguy
Windows
BrickLayer is an atmospheric brick building game designed to allow players to be fully immersed while creating their wildest dreams.
Why similar: Building 41.9%, Casual 21.6%, 3D 16.8%, Atmospheric 9%, Sandbox 8.8%
- #32 Superstore Simulator
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Codebusters StudioPub: DRAGO entertainment
Windows
Develop your store, order goods, and sell, sell, sell. Hire employees and take care of customers. Enjoy a rather humorous approach to trading and running a store where you can look forward to hours upon hours of great entertainment.
Why similar: Sandbox 26.4%, Building 17%, Modern 14.8%, Casual 10.2%, Family Friendly 8.8%
- #33 Adult Shop Simulator
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: SquareDT Games
Windows
Manage your own adult supermarket! Hire staff, stock shelves with 70+ unique adult products, set prices, expand your store, and satisfy your customers’ desires. Unlock new items and create the ultimate shopping experience for adults!
Why similar: Economy 25.5%, Sandbox 21%, Building 14.1%, Resource Management 9.6%, Base Building 9.3%
- #34 The Architect: Paris
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 234 reviews2021
Dev: Enodo GamesPub: 5PM Studio
Windows
The Architect: Paris is a construction game that allows you to shape the city of Paris into what you want. Destroy, draw, build your own architectural projects, customizing each building carefully or entire districts at once.
Why similar: Sandbox 32.4%, Building 29.1%, Casual 19%, 3D 7.3%, Relaxing 6.4%
- #35 Stallion Squad
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Peekio
Windows
Stallion Squad has exciting and vibrant worlds for you to explore. Gather resources, battle powerful creatures and build your own campsite. Group up with friends or go solo, it's up to you!
Why similar: Sandbox 24.3%, Building 22.2%, Level Editor 13.4%, Base Building 11.9%, Casual 11%
- #36 Tavern Manager Simulator: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive91% of 171 reviews2024
Dev: One More Time
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Restore your fantasy tavern to its full glory. Repair, improve and expand the establishment. Try running a tavern for a day in Prologue.
Why similar: Economy 24.3%, Building 17.4%, Base Building 15.5%, Sandbox 10.7%, Casual 9.7%
- #37 Master Builder
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Ali A.
Windows
Master builder is a minimalist structural integrity based building game that players can make many kind of structure.
Why similar: Building 26.4%, Sandbox 19%, Base Building 18.1%, Casual 14.9%, Relaxing 6.1%
- #38 Mad Smartphone Tycoon
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 594 reviews2024
Dev: MiradilPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Build Your smartphone Empire in Mad Smartphone Tycoon, your main goal in this game is to create the ultimate smartphone that combines both performance and aesthetics. Expand your company, dominate the global market, become a tycoon in the world of mobile phones!
Why similar: Sandbox 21.8%, Building 20.4%, Modern 13.5%, Economy 13%, Casual 10.5%
- #39 Model Railway Easily 2
74% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2021
Dev: Redbrick Studios Ltd
Windows
Model railway builder with true 3D graphics. Form and paint the terrain, build the tracks with easy action, and place all the highly detailed objects to create exciting model railway layouts! Start your trains by simply pushing them and enjoy this fully functional model railway simulator!
Why similar: Modern 21.4%, Sandbox 19.7%, Building 12.3%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Casual 10.6%
- #40 Townspeople
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Friendly Mountain AB
Windows
Help the people to build their town in this upcoming casual bite-sized game. Watch the population, income and town grow as you manage the economy and decide what to do next. Train people in different professions as needed. Build houses, shops and more.
Why similar: Building 25.2%, Casual 19.6%, Economy 18.6%, Relaxing 10.8%, 3D 7.5%
- #41 SUMMERHOUSE
70% matchVery Positive93% of 3,260 reviews2024
Dev: FriedemannPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%
A tiny building game about beautiful lived-in houses. No rules or restrictions, just pure creativity.
Why similar: Sandbox 35.6%, Building 24.7%, Relaxing 12.2%, Casual 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #42 Phantasos
73% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Jan Švec
Windows
Phantasos is an innovative logical sandbox building game that opens the door to a world with no limits on creativity.
Why similar: Sandbox 34.3%, Casual 22%, Building 14.8%, 3D 12.2%, Family Friendly 9%
- #43 Real Estate Tycoon!
70% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Real Estate Tycoon lets you buy, sell, and upgrade properties to maximize profits. Play through Career Mode, Time Trial, or Endless Mode as you navigate a dynamic market. Build your empire, strategize investments, and dominate the property market!
Why similar: Economy 20.9%, Building 20.2%, Modern 18.9%, Sandbox 11%, Resource Management 7.8%
- #44 Evergreen - Mountain Life Simulator
71% matchMixed62% of 108 reviews2023
Dev: Somnambulist Games
Windows
Evergreen is a simulation game about leaving the stress of the city behind and starting a new life in a mountain valley.
Why similar: Sandbox 23.1%, Building 22.1%, Economy 13.2%, Base Building 10.1%, Family Friendly 9%
- #45 Park Studio
71% matchMixed70% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: Creye Games
Windows
Create the parks of your dreams in Park Studio! Build amazing structures, design thrilling rides and decorate your park with an unprecedented level of detail and unmatched realism! What are you waiting for? Make something creative now!
Why similar: Sandbox 34.6%, Building 26.8%, Modern 15.5%, Casual 9.2%, 3D 9.1%
- #46 Metaverse Construction Kit
73% matchMixed67% of 227 reviews2015
Dev: Metaware
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 32%
The Metaverse Construction Kit is a virtual environment to construct your own 3D creations. Use the twenty-four structural elements to define your structures and then style your creations with sixty-four material types like organics, metals, minerals, and composites. Then Publish!
Why similar: Sandbox 47.5%, Building 39.5%, Casual 12.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #47 SOUL PARK
69% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: CLEDU
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build an infernal park, judge your customers' sins and give them what they deserve: a HELL of an entertainment!
Why similar: Sandbox 22.2%, Economy 19.4%, Building 18.8%, Base Building 11.3%, Resource Management 8.9%
- #48 Office Manager
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jan Štěpánek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build and manage your own office empire. Design buildings, find tenants, negotiate contracts, and keep them happy. Research new technologies, expand your business, and handle unexpected events in a living office world.
Why similar: Sandbox 23.6%, Building 22.3%, Economy 20.3%, Modern 14%, Resource Management 8%
- #49 Bunker Renovator
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gameparic
Windows
Find and buy abandoned bunkers and underground shelters to turn them into an estate of your dreams - a shop, a modern flat, a warehouse or maybe even an underground club!
Why similar: Sandbox 22.3%, Base Building 19.7%, Building 18.1%, Economy 15.9%, Casual 9.3%
- #50 My Low Poly City
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Nevsram
Windows
Build your own colorful mini city, and take a ride in it.
Why similar: Building 39.7%, Sandbox 26.4%, Casual 12.7%, Relaxing 10.5%, Family Friendly 9.8%
- #51 Aquapark Tycoon
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Boxelware
Windows
Build the ultimate waterpark paradise in this cozy simulation game! Design & customize water slides, pools, and saunas to fulfill your guests' needs. Combine creativity, strategy, and management to make a splash in the world of water parks and become the ultimate Aquapark Tycoon!
Why similar: Sandbox 21.8%, Building 19.1%, Economy 18.8%, Level Editor 11.9%, Family Friendly 10.1%
- #52 Trader Traveler
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Numan Karaaslan
Windows
Trader Traveler is a sandbox game. You will roam around the world to buy and sell stuff in cities. There will be prices fluctuations, material losses, thefts and disasters. In all this mayhem, you will try to maximize your profit.
Why similar: Sandbox 37.6%, Economy 30%, Casual 23.3%, Resource Management 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #53 Interstellar Inn
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kunaya
Windows
Interstellar Inn is a 2D hotel building and management sim in space.
Why similar: Sandbox 33%, Economy 25.6%, Building 25.1%, Base Building 12.1%, Resource Management 3.8%
- #54 Life of Delivery
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aimcalcy
Windows
Open-world delivery simulator where you bring orders to customers, upgrade vehicles, and encounter slice-of-life events. Meet people, help them, and enjoy unexpected conversations and opportunities on your journey.
Why similar: Sandbox 22.4%, Economy 20.3%, Modern 19.8%, Family Friendly 9.8%, Casual 7.8%
- #55 Ball Maze
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 新鲜李四 (FreshLi4 Studio)
Windows
A physics-based ball-rolling puzzle game. Tilt the 3D maze to guide the ball through complex structures using gravity and inertia, reaching the goal to experience unique physics-based control.
Why similar: Sandbox 50.6%, Casual 33.4%, 3D 14.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #56 Pirate's Den Renovator
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space Boat StudiosPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Help a devastated harbor bay get back on its feet just after being attacked and burned down. Rebuild, renovate and expand your new stationary business. Attract as many customers as possible, take care of the supply chain and micromanage workshops to become the greatest retired pirate ever!
Why similar: Economy 22%, Building 19.6%, Sandbox 18.6%, Base Building 14%, Casual 7.9%
- #57 Library Simulator
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dusty Shelf Studio
Windows
Build your own library from scratch; place shelves, organize books, welcome visitors, and register new members. Manage subscription plans, customize your layout, and turn this quiet space into a book-filled success story!
Why similar: Economy 23.5%, Building 19.2%, Casual 13.5%, Family Friendly 12.3%, Base Building 12.2%
- #58 Space Station Designer
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Polar MotionPub: Slitherine Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Space Station Designer is a construction and management game that puts you in charge of creating and expanding a network of space stations in Earth and Lunar orbits.
Why similar: Building 25.2%, Sandbox 22.8%, Economy 19.1%, Resource Management 9.9%, Family Friendly 8.1%
- #59 Clod & Desire
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Clio Universe Studio
Windows
A landscape park simulator. Dirt. Plants. And way too much emotion.
Why similar: Sandbox 36%, Casual 22.6%, Building 15.5%, 3D 10.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%