- #1 Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure
97% matchVery Positive81% of 2,460 reviews2013
Dev: 5th Cell MediaPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
In Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure, Maxwell unites with Batman™, Superman™ and the rest of The Justice League™ to restore order to the DC Comics Universe. Challenge your imagination as you battle the mightiest villains in an exciting, action-filled adventure through GOTHAM CITY™, METROPOLIS™, ATLANTIS™ and other iconic...
Why similar: Sandbox 24%, Family Friendly 14.5%, Puzzle 13.5%, Adventure 9.7%, Funny 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This direct follow-up retains the core word-based summoning mechanic while adding a rich DC Comics setting.
- #2 Little Inferno
96% matchVery Positive95% of 13,616 reviews2012
Dev: Tomorrow Corporation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Throw your toys into your fire, and play with them as they burn. An adventure that takes place almost entirely in front of a fireplace - about looking up up up out of the chimney, and the cold world just on the other side of the wall. From the creators of World of Goo and Human Resource Machine.
Why similar: Puzzle 25.7%, Sandbox 19.4%, Casual 15.9%, Funny 12.9%, Comedy 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: It shares a quirky, artistic, and slightly surreal sense of humor while focusing on creative puzzle-solving.
- #3 Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2
96% matchVery Positive88% of 1,119 reviews2015
Dev: Hitcents
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Imagination is the key, as you enter a magical storybook full of mystery and wonder, unusual creatures, and enigmatic puzzles! Create your own original Stickman and then watch it come to life in DRAW A STICKMAN: EPIC 2! Jump in to this action-packed adventure that allows for endless creativity!
Why similar: Adventure 37.3%, Casual 31.1%, Puzzle 27.9%, Indie 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar mechanic where drawing your own tools and creatures is central to overcoming obstacles.
- #4 Baba Is You
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 24,029 reviews2019
Dev: Hempuli Oy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Why similar: Puzzle 69%, Cute 9.4%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 6.4%, Casual 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: Like Scribblenauts, this game challenges you to rewrite the rules of the world to solve creative puzzles.
- #5 Human Fall Flat
94% matchVery Positive95% of 224,340 reviews2016
Dev: No Brakes GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.
Why similar: Sandbox 30%, Puzzle 21.5%, Funny 14.1%, Open World 13.8%, Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This physics-based sandbox game encourages hilarious, unconventional solutions to environmental puzzles.
- #6 Crayon Physics Deluxe
94% matchVery Positive86% of 1,155 reviews2009
Dev: Kloonigames
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics.
Why similar: Puzzle 38.5%, Family Friendly 23%, Casual 13.7%, Sandbox 9.6%, Cute 5%
Why You'll Like It: It pioneered the concept of drawing objects into existence to interact with a physics-based world.
- #7 Untitled Goose Game
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 24,353 reviews2020
Dev: House HousePub: Panic
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose.
Why similar: Puzzle 18.8%, Funny 16.8%, Family Friendly 16.5%, Sandbox 16.2%, Comedy 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same spirit of mischievous sandbox play and creative problem-solving in a charming environment.
- #8 World of Goo
93% matchVery Positive94% of 6,512 reviews2008
Dev: 2D BOYPub: 2D BOY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.
Why similar: Puzzle 53.2%, Casual 8.6%, Comedy 8.2%, 2D 6.7%, Singleplayer 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This physics-based puzzle game shares a whimsical art style and a focus on creative construction.
- #9 Goat Simulator
91% matchVery Positive91% of 69,905 reviews2014
Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Goat Simulator is the latest in high-tech Goat Simulation technology.
Why similar: Sandbox 32.6%, Funny 20.1%, Comedy 17.7%, Open World 17.1%, Casual 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It embraces chaotic, physics-driven sandbox gameplay that prioritizes humor over strict objectives.
- #10 Besiege
91% 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: Sandbox 39.6%, Moddable 26.6% ★, Puzzle 23.7%, Strategy 5.8%, Multiplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep sandbox experience where you build custom machines to solve physics-based challenges.
- #11 McPixel
90% matchVery Positive84% of 3,942 reviews2012
Dev: Sos Sosowski
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
McPixel is a save-the-day guy that you guide through 100 short challenges to prevent stuff from blowing up. You have only 20 seconds to save the day! Think quick!
Why similar: Comedy 32%, Puzzle 29.2%, Funny 14.3%, Adventure 9.3%, Singleplayer 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on quick, funny, and unconventional puzzle solutions in a pixelated, chaotic style.
- #12 Stacking
89% matchVery Positive89% of 1,835 reviews2012
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie’s family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the 'Baron.'
Why similar: Puzzle 44.8%, Adventure 18.4%, Comedy 17%, Family Friendly 6.9%, Funny 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features creative puzzle-solving through a unique 'stacking' mechanic in a charming, stylized world.
- #13 Superliminal
87% matchVery Positive95% of 33,072 reviews2020
Dev: Pillow Castle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.
Why similar: Puzzle 59.2%, Funny 20.2%, Adventure 12.6%, Singleplayer 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on perspective-based creative thinking to solve puzzles in a surreal, dream-like environment.
- #14 Katamari Damacy REROLL
88% matchVery Positive93% of 6,581 reviews2018
Dev: MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!
Why similar: Family Friendly 22.5%, Funny 16.7%, Casual 16.3%, Puzzle 15%, Comedy 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, colorful, and highly creative sandbox experience that is both funny and satisfying.
- #15 LEGO® Worlds
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 15,583 reviews2017
Dev: TT GamesPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience a galaxy of Worlds made entirely from LEGO bricks. EXPLORE gigantic landscapes, DISCOVER countless surprises, and CREATE anything you can imagine by building with LEGO bricks.
Why similar: Sandbox 35.5%, Open World 17.3%, Family Friendly 17.1%, Adventure 8.3%, Funny 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an expansive open-world sandbox where you can build and modify almost anything you encounter.
- #16 WHAT THE GOLF?
86% matchVery Positive94% of 4,707 reviews2020
Dev: Triband
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A silly physics-based golf parody where every golf course is a new surprising type of golf, some brilliant or hilarious, others so absurd you will ask yourself: WHAT THE GOLF?
Why similar: Comedy 25.2%, Funny 23.4%, Casual 14.1%, Adventure 13.5%, Cute 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game subverts expectations with physics-based humor and constantly changing mechanics that feel very similar to Scribblenauts' unpredictability.
- #17 SPORE™
86% matchVery Positive93% of 71,309 reviews2008
Dev: Maxis™Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
Why similar: Sandbox 30.7%, Family Friendly 14.9%, Open World 14.6%, Funny 11.9%, Comedy 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the creative spirit of building and evolving unique creatures in a vast, sandbox-style universe.
- #18 Donut County
85% matchVery Positive92% of 11,689 reviews2018
Dev: Ben EspositoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.
Why similar: Puzzle 24.3%, Funny 17.8%, Family Friendly 15.7%, Casual 13%, Cute 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It combines physics-based puzzle mechanics with a funny, lighthearted story about a hole in the ground.
- #19 Garry's Mod
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,237,980 reviews2006
Dev: Facepunch StudiosPub: Valve
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 25.5 hrsMean: 286.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Why similar: Sandbox 39%, Moddable 21% ★, Comedy 12%, Funny 11.6%, Casual 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: As the ultimate sandbox, it provides the same freedom to spawn objects and experiment with physics as Scribblenauts.
- #20 Surgeon Simulator
84% matchVery Positive82% of 16,822 reviews2013
Dev: Bossa StudiosPub: Infogrames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Surgeon Simulator is an over-the-top operation sim, stitching together pitch-black humour with life-saving surgery. Become Dr. Burke, a would-be surgeon with a less than conventional toolkit, as he performs procedures on patients including the Heavy from TF2! ...is that a hammer?
Why similar: Puzzle 35.5%, Comedy 24.2%, Funny 23.2%, Casual 9%, Singleplayer 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: It uses intentionally difficult physics to create a hilarious and chaotic simulation experience.
- #21 Poly Bridge 2
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 8,160 reviews2020
Dev: Dry Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The acclaimed bridge-building indie-hit is back! More levels, more features, more physics fun!
Why similar: Sandbox 30.4%, Puzzle 24.5%, Education 13.9%, Family Friendly 13.4%, Funny 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game challenges your engineering creativity with physics-based bridge building puzzles.
- #22 World of Goo 2
79% matchVery Positive88% of 832 reviews2025
Dev: 2D BOY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Build bridges, grow towers, terraform terrain, and fuel flying machines in the stunning followup to the multi-award winning World of Goo. The world is beautiful, dangerous, and evolving.
Why similar: Puzzle 27.8%, Family Friendly 22.8%, Comedy 12.1%, Casual 10.2%, Cute 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel expands on the physics-based building mechanics of the original with even more creative challenges.
- #23 Fantastic Contraption Classic 1 & 2
82% 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: Sandbox 31.9%, Puzzle 31.3%, Education 18.7%, Strategy 9.8%, 2D 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on building complex, physics-based machines to solve open-ended puzzles.
- #24 Reus
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,905 reviews2013
Dev: Abbey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.
Why similar: Sandbox 40.3%, Puzzle 18.4%, Strategy 12.2%, Casual 8.1%, 2D 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This god-game allows you to shape the world and influence nature, providing a creative sandbox experience.
- #25 Doodle God
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,515 reviews2015
Dev: JoyBits Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Doodle God is an addicting puzzle & world building game where players use logic and ingenuity to create the entire universe. Starting with the basic elements of earth, wind, fire and air players can build a world filled with locomotives, Dragons, skyscrapers, Aliens and more.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.3%, Sandbox 25.5%, Casual 10.5%, Funny 9.1%, Open World 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It centers on the creative combination of elements to build a world, mirroring the 'summoning' logic of Scribblenauts.
- #26 Thomas Was Alone
81% matchVery Positive94% of 9,361 reviews2012
Dev: Bithell Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Guide a group of rectangles through 120 levels, using their different skills together to overcome a series of obstacles in each environment. Discover the human-made story of the first sentient artificial intelligences with Danny Wallace’s BAFTA-winning narration.
Why similar: Family Friendly 36.9%, 2D 14.1%, Platformer 14%, Casual 13.3%, Adventure 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: It uses simple shapes and physics to tell a charming story, focusing on character-based puzzle solving.
- #27 Portal 2
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 459,758 reviews2011
Dev: Valve
Windows · Linux
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Why similar: Puzzle 38.9%, Funny 22.9%, Comedy 17%, Platformer 11.1%, Singleplayer 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for physics-based puzzle solving, featuring a witty script that matches the humor of Scribblenauts.
- #28 Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
78% matchVery Positive94% of 21,749 reviews2019
Dev: Toys for BobPub: Activision
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Why similar: Family Friendly 38.5%, Adventure 15.8%, Cute 8.2%, Funny 8%, Platformer 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic, family-friendly 3D platforming adventure with a focus on exploration.
- #29 Costume Quest
80% matchVery Positive94% of 4,069 reviews2011
Dev: Double Fine Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.
Why similar: Family Friendly 28.1%, Comedy 20.3%, Adventure 15.1%, Casual 10.6%, Cute 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It shares a whimsical, family-friendly adventure tone with a focus on imaginative role-playing.
- #30 Goat Simulator: Remastered
76% matchVery Positive87% of 1,019 reviews2024
Dev: Coffee Stain StudiosPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Goat Simulator Remastered is the latest in goat simulation technology. Your favorite chaotic sandbox is back and more beautiful than ever, with updated graphics, every DLC, and more bugs that you can shake a goat at. WASD to rewrite history.
Why similar: Sandbox 31.7%, Adventure 12.8%, Comedy 12.2%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Casual 11.9%
- #31 Disney Infinity 1.0: Gold Edition
77% matchVery Positive90% of 621 reviews2016
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Disney
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Enjoy Disney Infinity with a Full Toy Box! Disney Infinity 1.0: Gold Edition gives you the freedom to create stories and play experiences with all Disney Infinity 1.0 Characters and Playsets Unlocked and ready for you to mix, match and mash up to invent just about any adventure you can imagine.
Why similar: Sandbox 41.1%, Family Friendly 21.6%, Adventure 21.4%, Open World 12.1%, Action 3.8%
- #32 Eets Munchies
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 776 reviews2014
Dev: Klei Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A beautiful puzzle game for the whole family!Eets Munchies is a reimagining of the award-winning puzzle game by Klei Entertainment. Featuring gorgeous animation and ridiculous creatures, players help an adorable hungry creature devour cake in increasingly devious puzzles.
Why similar: Puzzle 47.1%, Casual 18.2%, Family Friendly 12.9%, Platformer 6.5%, Strategy 5.5%
- #33 Game Dev Tycoon
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,810 reviews2013
Dev: Greenheart Games 💚
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Why similar: Sandbox 21.1%, Moddable 18.6% ★, Casual 17.6%, Strategy 12.2%, 2D 7.8%
- #34 Draw a Stickman: EPIC
76% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,304 reviews2013
Dev: Hitcents
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Draw a stickman, then guide him through a fantastic world of adventure! Using an assortment of pencils, draw elements, tools, and weapons to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles.
Why similar: Adventure 30%, Casual 26.4%, Puzzle 23.5%, Comedy 10.6%, 2D 4.9%
- #35 Miscrits: World of Creatures
69% matchVery Positive92% of 2,674 reviews2025
Dev: Lightning Ball Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
After years of absence, Miscrits is back and better than ever! Return to the world of Miscria and capture hundreds of iconic Miscrits. Train your Miscrits to their strongest forms and put a stop to the Magicites, who threaten to eliminate all Miscrit life from the world!
Why similar: Adventure 21.4%, Casual 19.9%, 2D 14.4%, Cute 14.3%, Strategy 12.6%
- #36 BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
74% matchVery Positive92% of 3,068 reviews2013
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!
Why similar: Comedy 33.5%, Platformer 25.6%, Casual 14.2%, Singleplayer 11%, 2D 8.1%
- #37 Guacamelee! Gold Edition
73% matchVery Positive93% of 5,988 reviews2013
Dev: Drinkbox Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Guacamelee! is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.
Why similar: Platformer 24.2%, Comedy 22.3%, Adventure 16.2%, 2D 14.4%, Funny 13.6%
- #38 DLC Quest
73% matchVery Positive88% of 6,240 reviews2013
Dev: Going Loud Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
What happens when DLC practices go too far? An indie developer makes a game that mocks the industry and its foibles, that's what! Defeat the bad guy, save the world and get the girl! But first you'll need to find coins to buy DLC to enable animation, sound and even pausing.
Why similar: Comedy 32.2%, Platformer 21.2%, Funny 17.6%, 2D 10%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #39 Poly Bridge
71% matchVery Positive91% of 18,529 reviews2016
Dev: Dry Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles!
Why similar: Puzzle 25.8%, Sandbox 24.4%, Family Friendly 16.2%, Education 12.7%, Funny 9.1%
- #40 Doodle Kingdom
75% matchMixed46% of 229 reviews2016
Dev: JoyBits Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
It's time to get MEDIEVAL! From the creators of the award winning puzzle games Doodle God & Doodle Devil, comes a new fantasy brain-teaser where you can create your own Kingdom with Castles, Knights, Warlocks and Dragons! Great for gamers of ALL ages.
Why similar: Casual 34.8%, Sandbox 16.1%, Puzzle 15.8%, Education 10%, Funny 6.9%
- #41 Botanicula
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,611 reviews2012
Dev: Amanita Design
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Humor-filled indie adventure game created by the makers of Machinarium and Samorost.
Why similar: Family Friendly 22.9%, Puzzle 19.3%, Funny 14.1%, Comedy 11.4%, Casual 8.8%
- #42 Cities in Motion 2
74% matchMixed58% of 2,499 reviews2013
Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Cities in Motion 2 is the sequel to the popular mass transit simulation game Cities in Motion. Build, manage and lead your transportation network to provide cities with their ever changing needs. CIM2 introduces new features including multiplayer game modes, day and night cycles, timetables and dynamic cities.
Why similar: Sandbox 70.3%, Strategy 21.2%, Singleplayer 4.6%, Multiplayer 3.9%
- #43 The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles
73% matchVery Positive84% of 466 reviews2012
Dev: KING ArtPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Enjoy a thrilling and hilarious point-and-click adventure in the fantasy world of Aventasia
Why similar: Adventure 41.9%, Comedy 33.9%, Fantasy 18.3%, Singleplayer 3.6%, Indie 2.3%
- #44 Worms Revolution
70% matchVery Positive87% of 9,044 reviews2012
Dev: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Worms™ Revolution is the latest game in the classic turn-based strategy series to come to the PC.
Why similar: Funny 29.4%, Strategy 19.1%, Comedy 17.5%, Family Friendly 15.2%, Multiplayer 10.7%
- #45 Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 84,013 reviews2010
Dev: Rocksteady StudiosPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Why similar: Open World 35.7%, Adventure 28.3%, Puzzle 15.3%, Singleplayer 12.8%, Action 7.9%
- #46 The Sims™ 3
69% matchVery Positive86% of 34,077 reviews2011
Dev: The Sims StudioPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 88.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Sims 3: Create the perfect world with full customization at your fingertips. Refine personalities and help fulfill destinies.
Why similar: Sandbox 39.7%, Moddable 14.2% ★, Family Friendly 11.8%, Funny 8.9%, Casual 7.8%
- #47 Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 75,845 reviews2012
Dev: Rocksteady StudiosPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!
Why similar: Open World 53%, Adventure 22.9%, Sandbox 9.6%, Singleplayer 8.7%, Action 5.9%
- #48 Sackboy™: A Big Adventure
66% matchVery Positive84% of 4,294 reviews2022
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
PERFECTLY CRAFTED FOR PC. PlayStation® icon Sackboy bursts into action on PC in a huge 3D multiplayer platforming adventure. An epic journey stuffed with platforming challenges. Deeply immersive controls. Collaborative, chaotic and joyful multiplayer fun.
Why similar: Family Friendly 44.3%, Adventure 22.2%, Platformer 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Cute 5%
- #49 Puzzler World 2
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 235 reviews2011
Dev: Ideas PadPub: Puzzler
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
The highly anticipated sequel to last year’s PC hit, Puzzler World 2 brings more puzzles, new games, fun rewards and an all new Master Mode.
Why similar: Puzzle 43.6%, Casual 35.8%, Strategy 16.9%, Indie 3.6%
- #50 BattleBlock Theater®
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 72,594 reviews2014
Dev: The Behemoth
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Welcome to BattleBlock Theater! You’ve got no where to go but up...on stage. Play single player or co-op to free your friends and save Hatty Hattington! Jump, solve and battle your way through a mysterious theater inhabited by highly technological felines.
Why similar: Comedy 21.7%, Funny 21%, Puzzle 17.7%, Platformer 9.4%, Casual 7.1%
- #51 Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic
65% matchVery Positive86% of 368 reviews2023
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! Search for hidden objects scattered around hand-drawn worlds, and unlock more as you go. With both a single player campaign and an online mode where you can create your own dreamworld, the adventure never ends!
Why similar: Sandbox 37.7%, Puzzle 26.2%, Family Friendly 12.6%, Cute 7.5%, Casual 7.1%
- #52 Contraption Maker
68% matchVery Positive91% of 1,304 reviews2014
Dev: Kevin RyanPub: Top Meadow
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The spiritual successor to The Incredible Machine from its original designer and programmer. Play 100s of puzzles. Build and share elaborate contraptions with an huge variety of parts and critters.
Why similar: Sandbox 26.7%, Puzzle 19.7%, Family Friendly 18%, Moddable 18% ★, 2D 6.4%
- #53 Disney Infinity 3.0: Gold Edition
67% matchVery Positive88% of 1,392 reviews2016
Dev: Avalanche SoftwarePub: Disney
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Enjoy Disney Infinity with a Full Toy Box! Disney Infinity 3.0: Gold Edition includes Star Wars with the existing collection of Marvel and Disney characters and worlds, and NOW with all Characters and Playsets Unlocked. Embark on adventures as big as your imagination in the 3.0 Toy Box!
Why similar: Sandbox 38.8%, Family Friendly 24.8%, Adventure 20.5%, Open World 10.8%, Action 2.9%
- #54 Sandboxels
61% 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: Sandbox 53.2%, Education 28.8%, Casual 9.1%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #55 Wobbly Life
59% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 34,136 reviews2025
Dev: RubberBandGames
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Wobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox. Play with your friends online or in local co-op, with exciting jobs, mini games and wacky story missions. Earn cash to spend in the world on clothes, vehicles and houses. There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!
Why similar: Sandbox 30.8%, Family Friendly 16.4%, Open World 14.6%, Funny 12%, Adventure 9.3%