- #1 Buildanauts
97% matchMostly Negative21% of 61 reviews2017
Dev: TouchTilt GamesPub: Octopus Tree
Windows
In BUILDANAUTS, you’re the foreman, the city planner, and the mayor of the town of your dreams. Build a town that your townsfolk, the Buildanites, will be proud to call home!
Why similar: Simulation 31.8%, Sandbox 29.5%, Building 27.5%, Casual 8.1%, Indie 3.1%
- #2 Metaverse Construction Kit
96% matchMixed67% of 227 reviews2015
Dev: Metaware
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%
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 38.1%, Building 32.3%, Simulation 16%, Casual 5.7%, Crafting 5.5%
- #3 Magnetic Structures
96% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Parham
Windows · Mac
Colourful magnetic rods and balls are at your command, Well, everything is ready, so it's time to build. Beautiful 3D magnetic structures will be made by your hands.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.5%, Building 20.7%, Crafting 17.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, Simulation 10%
- #4 Phantasos
95% 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 28.6%, Simulation 22.6%, Building 12.6%, Casual 10.5%, Crafting 9.8%
- #5 Graveyard Warden
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Clockwork Origins
Windows · Mac · Linux
Inherit a neglected graveyard, prepare graves, craft coffins and tombstones, and manage daily burials. Restore your cemetery, explore the surrounding area, and uncover the secrets behind your inheritance.
Why similar: Sandbox 25.4%, Simulation 24.3%, Building 24.2%, Crafting 17.7%, 3D 3.5%
- #6 Limits of intelligence
94% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: MATTGRV
Windows
Create your own machine. Engineer it!
Why similar: Sandbox 31.7%, Simulation 21.6%, Crafting 21.1%, Building 15.7%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #7 Domino Effect: Build and Topple
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: nilio
Windows · Linux
Domino Effect is a sandbox simulation for domino toppling. You have infinite dominoes in your hand to build whatever you want.
Why similar: Sandbox 29.5%, Simulation 26.6%, Building 21.4%, Crafting 16.8%, 3D 3.6%
- #8 Gravity
92% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Tiny Castle Games
Windows
Test your problem solving skills and creativity in over 80 physics-based puzzles. Hours of fun for the completionist with challenges for every level and over 30 unlockables!
Why similar: Sandbox 23.4%, Building 21.9%, Simulation 15.4%, Crafting 13.5%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #9 Steampunk Genius
91% matchVery Positive90% of 79 reviews2020
Dev: PS Games
Windows · Mac
Create futuristic designs in the fantastic world of Steampunk.
Why similar: Steampunk 42% ★, Sandbox 28.1%, Simulation 26.5%, Indie 3.5%
- #10 Autocraft
91% matchMixed56% of 298 reviews2017
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Create, Collect, and Crash in Autocraft, a physics destruction sandbox. Create your own cars, rockets, tanks, planes, boats, and more.
Why similar: Sandbox 35.5%, Building 25.3%, Simulation 19.3%, Crafting 11.7%, Casual 5.4%
- #11 Guitar Maker
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devilnest Productions Sp. z o.o.
Windows
In the game "GuitarMaker" you play the role of a guitar craftsman. Build unique electric guitars. Develop your skills, choose the best wood and components, body shapes, varnish them and select electronics, to create perfect instruments. Gain recognition from customers and open your own music store.
Why similar: Sandbox 33%, Simulation 29.5%, Crafting 16.7%, Casual 12.7%, 3D 5.9%
- #12 Automate It: Factory Puzzle
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: South Blue MoonPub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
Automate It is a factory-building puzzle game that challenges players to find clever solutions within size, power, and time constraints. Design, build, and share your own puzzles with other players. If you want to build it - choose Automate It.
Why similar: Sandbox 27.4%, Simulation 17.9%, Building 17.6%, Crafting 11.7%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #13 Haunted House Builder
89% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: echomune
Windows
Build a haunted house and scare some guests.
Why similar: Sandbox 27.9%, Simulation 26.7%, Building 26.4%, Crafting 10.6%, Atmospheric 3.4%
- #14 Pixel Mall
88% 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 28.9%, Simulation 25.3%, Building 16.5%, Crafting 12.1%, Casual 10.6%
- #15 House Craft Voyage
87% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: CDG Probably
Windows
In House Craft Voyage, spawn blocks and devices, snap-weld and paint them into vehicles and contraptions, then explore with physics—or build your own space for fun. A single-player adventure sandbox of building, physics, and puzzles. Create, then set out.
Why similar: Building 27.2%, Sandbox 24.3%, Simulation 17.6%, Crafting 15.1%, Puzzle 11.1%
- #16 Mine Digger
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mine Digger
Windows
Mine Digger is a minimalist mining game where you dig deeper, uncover hidden riches, upgrade your tools, and turn a simple hole in the ground into a profitable underground empire.
Why similar: Sandbox 30.2%, Simulation 27.3%, Building 20.7%, Crafting 14.5%, 3D 5.5%
- #17 Cairn Stone Balancing
86% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Ammonite Design Studios Ltd
Windows
Cairn is the most relaxing game you'll ever play.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.2%, Simulation 23.7%, Building 13.4%, Crafting 10.6%, Puzzle 10.1%
- #18 Modularity
84% matchPositive80% of 45 reviews2025
Dev: William Skou Heidemann - Tech LeadPub: Root Cause Games
Windows
Modularity is a resource management builder game where the player stitches together flesh and metal in creative ways to construct bigger and greater amalgamations.
Why similar: Sandbox 24.5%, Simulation 19.2%, Steampunk 18.8% ★, Building 15.4%, Crafting 12.2%
- #19 Farlight Explorers
85% matchMixed55% of 205 reviews2019
Dev: Farlight Games Industry
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Extract and gather resources from different planets. Manage the supply of electricity, water, food and oxygen of your base in order to survive. Automate the creation of new products. Build a spaceship to transport your products to other places...
Why similar: Sandbox 36.4%, Building 33.1%, Simulation 17.4%, Crafting 9.6%, Indie 3.4%
- #20 3d Engineers
84% matchMixed40% of 25 reviews2015
Dev: Robert DahlenburgPub: Dahlenburg
Windows
3d Engineers is a sandbox game/tool in engineering and construction.
Why similar: Simulation 32%, Building 27.5%, Sandbox 21.4%, Crafting 17.5%, Indie 1.5%
- #21 Infinite Gravity
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Gravity Wave Interactive
Windows
This is a build sandbox game We have hundreds of elements for your choice We offer a variety of materials in building their ideal architectural works for you We will also open survival mode in the future
Why similar: Sandbox 41.7%, Building 35.2%, Simulation 20.3%, Indie 2.8%
- #22 Physics Cake
82% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Merriman Games
Windows
Physics Cake is a 2-D physics simulation game where you can draw containers, objects, or anything you want really and put whatever chosen physical object you want inside of it.
Why similar: Sandbox 30.1%, Simulation 28%, Building 27.9%, Casual 11.8%, Indie 1.4%
- #23 DearCraft
82% matchMostly Negative38% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: Fairy Studio
Windows
DearCraft is a game that allows players to create a world with imagination and creativity unboundedly and play their own 3D sandbox game spontaneously.
Why similar: Simulation 42.7%, Sandbox 27.3%, Building 24%, Indie 6%
- #24 Clod & Desire
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Clio Universe Studio
Windows
A landscape park simulator. Dirt. Plants. And way too much emotion.
Why similar: Sandbox 32%, Simulation 28.5%, Building 14.1%, Casual 11.5%, 3D 5.8%
- #25 Construcubes
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Maxime Schadkowski
Windows
Grab, move, rotate and connect bricks to build many cute objects ! Follow instructions to build things such as a flower, a robot or a well-known building, or make your own models and share them with others ! Available for PC, and for VR with Oculus Quest 2 and 3.
Why similar: Sandbox 30.8%, Simulation 27.4%, Building 21.4%, Crafting 14.2%, 3D 5.6%
- #26 KAIWorld
81% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: kjkjkAIStudio
Windows
KAIWorld is a simple world that you can place or remove object to build your own world. You can scavenge some stuff and craft with machine in order to reach higher tier.
Why similar: Sandbox 35.4%, Simulation 30.8%, Building 19.4%, Casual 13.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #27 Galactic Shipwright
79% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2018
Dev: NanoidGames
Windows
Build the best or the funniest ships to transfer passengers, destroy enemies or navigate minefields. Beat every level and compete with your friends on the game's leaderboard, and share your best creations on the workshop.
Why similar: Simulation 32.5%, Building 31.9%, Sandbox 30.7%, Indie 4.8%
- #28 3d Bridges
79% matchMostly Negative36% of 28 reviews2015
Dev: Robert DahlenburgPub: Dahlenburg
Windows
Build your very unique bridges and other constructions in a physics based 3d environment
Why similar: Simulation 34.5%, Building 31.9%, Sandbox 31.1%, Indie 2.4%
- #29 Alchemy Mastery
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Jakub Chmiel
Windows · Linux
A game where you take part in an immersive chemical laboratory simulation. Produce various mixtures using equipment and substances. Use mostly mouse controls to pour chemicals from vessel to vessel.
Why similar: Simulation 32%, Sandbox 32%, Crafting 20.2%, Puzzle 13.4%, Indie 1.5%
- #30 Firework Simulator
78% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: echomune
Windows
Play with a variety of fireworks and even make custom ones yourself using different containers, powders and colors.
Why similar: Sandbox 42%, Simulation 21.3%, Crafting 19.3%, Puzzle 6.2%, Logic 5.4%
- #31 Domino Chillbox
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: SOLOFORGE WORKS
Windows
Welcome to my first game! Enjoy total freedom in this sandbox domino builder. Play with physics, test out unique special dominoes to spice things up, or use the image-to-domino generator for instant fun. Build, experiment, and have fun knocking them down!
Why similar: Sandbox 35.6%, Simulation 33.2%, Building 23.9%, 3D 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #32 Theme Park Studio
78% matchMixed40% of 466 reviews2016
Dev: Pantera Entertainment
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Theme Park Studio is a powerful suite of tools that allows players to design, build, and experience stunning amusement parks of their own design. Players can build whatever they can imagine, and then share it online for others to experience. Theme Park Studio includes Steam Workshop integration.
Why similar: Simulation 44.6%, Sandbox 30.9%, Building 19.9%, Indie 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #33 Text Factory: Automation
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: hy_studio
Windows
Text Factory: Automation is an offline, text-based factory simulation game. Build production lines, set up transportation between maps, upgrade technologies, craft weapons and armor, and defeat enemies to gather more resources and expand your factory.
Why similar: Sandbox 32.5%, Simulation 30.1%, Crafting 19%, Building 17.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #34 Coaster Crash Course
75% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Pianova Games
Windows
Roller coaster design puzzle meets physics sandbox. In a series of increasingly challenging levels your task is to get creative and build all kinds of crazy coasters. Don't get too crazy, though, or physics will turn your coaster into a rocket.
Why similar: Sandbox 31.7%, Building 25.5%, Simulation 25.4%, Puzzle 13%, 3D 3.7%
- #35 Purplis Sandbox
76% matchMixed66% of 211 reviews2021
Dev: DRAGOLITEPub: DRAGOLITE STUDIO
Windows
Create your own worlds, build interesting mechanisms and just beautiful buildings, everything depends on your imagination.
Why similar: Sandbox 40.5%, Simulation 31.4%, Building 25.6%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #36 Let Them Fall
75% 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 28.9%, Simulation 25.3%, Building 20.4%, Logic 8%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #37 Brick by Brick
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Budder Technology LLC
Windows
Sort thousands of colorful bricks, organize them onto shelves, build whatever you can imagine, and unleash the occasional earthquake. Play at your own pace alone or invite friends to join you online in this relaxing first-person brick sorting and building sandbox.
Why similar: Sandbox 30.4%, Simulation 28.4%, Puzzle 12.7%, Casual 11.9%, Building 9.2%
- #38 Furniture : Build & Repair
74% matchMixed41% of 39 reviews2024
Dev: Paltypus
Windows
Build, repair, and clean a variety of furniture at your own pace in a relaxing and cozy atmosphere...
Why similar: Building 30.8%, Crafting 24.1%, Simulation 21.7%, Puzzle 15.5%, 3D 5.7%
- #39 Pick Playground
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Nathan Young
Windows · Linux
Plan crane lifts like the pros. Pick your crane, configure the boom, rig the load, and judge every pick against real manufacturer load charts. A 3D rigging simulation sandbox from a rigger with 18 years in the field. Build it, rig it, lift it, land it.
Why similar: Sandbox 32.5%, Simulation 29.2%, Building 24.5%, Puzzle 9.9%, 3D 3.2%
- #40 Parkdens
73% matchNo user reviews2028
Dev: HidingDev Games
Windows
Parkdens is a minimalistic and relaxing nature park building game where you can place tiles and choose variety of objects ranging from statues, sitting areas, shelters to bushes, playgrounds, trees etc. to populate the placed tiles.
Why similar: Simulation 30.6%, Sandbox 30%, Building 18.7%, Casual 13%, 3D 5.3%
- #41 TinkerTech
72% 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: Building 31.5%, Sandbox 31.5%, Simulation 21.9%, Casual 9.3%, 3D 5.2%
- #42 Machinery 3
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Markovskyi Hennadii
Windows
Develop your engineering skills in an engaging way! By solving a variety of puzzles, you will learn to create complex mechanisms and understand the principles behind their operation. Each level is a new lesson that will help you become a true master of engineering.
Why similar: Sandbox 28.8%, Simulation 15.9%, Logic 14.2%, Puzzle 12%, Building 11.8%
- #43 Float Night
73% matchMixed70% of 60 reviews2018
Dev: Meng Games
Windows
Float Night is a small sandbox game that is easy to collect resources, simple to build, no craft, and sustainable.
Why similar: Sandbox 59.7%, Simulation 16.8%, Building 16.3%, Indie 2.4%, Casual 2.3%
- #44 Junkman101
70% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: MaryIsHere
Windows · Mac
在一个程序化生成的 2D 像素沙盒世界中探索、挖掘和建造。收集矿物并熔炼,合成物品,升级标签。挑战怪物、发现遗迹,体验自由的冒险与创造之旅。
Why similar: Sandbox 34%, Simulation 31.2%, Building 18.8%, Casual 13.8%, Indie 1.5%
- #45 ArkSeed Terraformery
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MindWroughtGames
Windows
You are the last chance for humanity, Terraform, Build, Save Humanity one pixel at a time.
Why similar: Sandbox 35.1%, Simulation 31.8%, Building 18.1%, Crafting 14.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #46 RealmCraft
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Tellurion Mobile
Windows
RealmCraft is the original Sandbox Game. Build Cubes & Explore 30+ Blueprint Worlds in 3D. Try to Survive & Use 100+ Types of Blocks to Build Your Unique Town.
Why similar: Sandbox 28.2%, Building 19.7%, Simulation 16.5%, Crafting 15.8%, Puzzle 7.4%
- #47 MachineCraft
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 889 reviews2016
Dev: G2CREW
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 34%
The main purpose of this game is showing and watching machines made out of blocks. Some of the game-modes allow you to battle or race against other players. (testing phase) You can create your original machine with ease by reassembling those machines that are distributed, or by using the automatic control block.
Why similar: Sandbox 41.5%, Building 38.5%, Simulation 18%, Indie 2%
- #48 MasonsHaven
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 해길46
Windows
MasonsHaven is a 3D building sandbox where you build anything by hand, like a master mason. Snap blocks together like magnets, then carve, bend, and reshape basic forms into whatever you imagine. Apply materials, then save, share, and show off your creations with the community.
Why similar: Sandbox 31.6%, Simulation 30.9%, Building 19%, Casual 10.8%, 3D 5.7%
- #49 My Universe - Interior Designer
70% matchMostly Negative33% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Magic PocketsPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Set up your own agency and become the best in town. Listen to your clients' needs and begin to renovate and refurbish their homes by selecting the style most suited to their personalities. Gradually, your reputation will grow and you'll be able to land more and more prestigious projects!
Why similar: Building 35.1%, Sandbox 28.4%, Simulation 26.6%, 3D 4.6%, Casual 4.3%
- #50 FlatPackers
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chunky GamesPub: Self-Published
Windows · Mac · Linux
CHAOTIC CO-OP BUILDING - Mistakes will be Made! Build flatpack furniture alone or with friends from simply a picture of the final piece so you must work out how everything fits together, which tools to use and with no object snapping, players need skill and practice to perfect their building skills.
Why similar: Building 27.4%, Crafting 21.3%, Sandbox 18.4%, Simulation 14.2%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #51 Firefly Forge: Autumn Bastion
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alchemist
Windows
"Firefly Forge: Autumn Bastion" is a survival adventure game that allows for free exploration, construction, and interaction. Witnessing the transformation of the Shangri La by hand gradually forming a unique ecological cycle, allowing players to find their own rhythm of life in this breathing land.
Why similar: Sandbox 30.5%, Simulation 27.5%, Crafting 12.5%, Casual 12.1%, Building 11.6%
- #52 INvent
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Xuanyu LuPub: StuffyBells
Windows · Mac
Build creative marble runs, solve physics-based puzzles, and compete against friends in a colorful sandbox adventure where every track is a new challenge. Design paths, experiment with mechanics, and master the physics of your own marble creations.
Why similar: Sandbox 32.6%, Building 26.7%, Puzzle 15.3%, Simulation 12.2%, Logic 6.9%
- #53 N.a.N Industry VR
69% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2019
Dev: Armin RigoPub: Baroque Software
Windows
N⸱a⸱N Industry is a VR puzzle game where you build a "factory" by placing action blocks in space, arranged so that the inputs move towards the expected output location—their blocks possibly modified, split or combined along the way.
Why similar: Simulation 42.2%, Building 35%, Puzzle 16.8%, Indie 5.9%
- #54 Cairn. Stone Towers
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ildar Alimov
Windows
Build balance, one stone at a time. Stack stones into tranquil cairns in this meditative physics-based puzzle game. Explore serene landscapes, master gravity and patience, and create harmony through careful placement. No timers. No stress. Just you and the stones.
Why similar: Simulation 28.9%, Sandbox 24.1%, Building 14.1%, Casual 12.1%, Puzzle 11.2%
- #55 What Goes Up
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bossa GamesPub: Team17
Windows
A chaotic co-op physics-building game where you stack, balance and jury rig gigantic junk towers to ridiculous heights for collection using the power of grav guns and friendship before the clock runs out
Why similar: Sandbox 42%, Building 27.9%, Casual 15.2%, Puzzle 14.9%
- #56 Mechanic Miner
67% matchMixed58% of 210 reviews2020
Dev: Hello John
Windows
Put your mechanical skills to the test in a physics-based sandbox where ingenuity and creativity are the ultimate key to survival. Construct fantastical machines, gather resources, acquire new technologies to battle dangerous enemies and use your imagination to shape your world.
Why similar: Steampunk 28.6% ★, Sandbox 22.5%, Building 20.7%, Crafting 17.5%, Simulation 7.9%
- #57 Bridge Constructor Medieval
67% matchVery Positive82% of 610 reviews2014
Dev: ClockStonePub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Bridge Constructor Medieval turns back the clock a few centuries to the time of knights and castles. Build sturdy bridges to supply your city with provisions - or cunningly constructed bridges that collapse under the weight of attacking troops, sending the horde of enemies into the abyss below.
Why similar: Simulation 38.9%, Building 34.2%, Casual 13.9%, Puzzle 8.4%, Indie 4.5%
- #58 Homia
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Young Monkeys Studio
Windows
Unleash your inner designer in Homia! Build dream rooms from scratch, customize every piece of furniture, assemble powerful PCs, and enjoy a cozy atmosphere. From rainy nights to sunny mornings — create the perfect space to relax.
Why similar: Sandbox 36.9%, Simulation 33.8%, Building 17%, 3D 6.1%, Atmospheric 4%