Sandbox 2000 — top best games in the Sandbox genre

Action, Racing, Third-person view, Sandbox, Arcade, Online

Game released: Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, PC → 13 July 2000

Players: 8.4/10

Steam: 90/100

This arcade racing game follows remote-control cars that have come to life and escaped into the world, causing chaos. In Re-Volt, the player controls one of 28 cars...

Unreal Tournament

Action, Shooter, Online, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Sandbox, Cyberpunk

Game released: Dreamcast, Linux, Mac, PlayStation 2, PC → 13 March 2001

Players: 8.3/10

Steam: 96/100

Metacritic: 86/100

This multiplayer first-person shooter centers on combat between players and bots. Unreal Tournament includes Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Domination, and Assault...

Force 21

Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Top-down view, Helicopters, Sandbox, Tanks

Game released: Game Boy Color, PC → 6 December 2000

Force 21 is a third-person strategy game with a mixture of helicopter simulator, sandbox and tank simulator from developers from the studio Red Storm Entertainment...

Top Gear Hyper-Bike

Sports game, Sandbox, Motorcycle racing

Game released: Nintendo 64 → 27 March 2000

Top Gear Hyper-Bike is a sports game with a mixture of sandbox and motorcycle simulator from the masters at Snowblind Studios, Inc.. The game is published by Kemco...

Sacrifice

Role-playing game, Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox, Third-person view

Game released: Mac, PC → December 2001

Players: 9.5/10

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 89/100

This fantasy real-time strategy game focuses on combat rather than resource gathering. Mana and souls are the two resources used to summon units; capturing enemy...

Triple Play 2001

Baseball, Sports game, Sandbox

Game released: Game Boy Color, PlayStation, PC → 8 May 2000

Triple Play 2001 is a baseball simulator with a touch of sports game and sandbox from developers from Treyarch Invention, LLC. The game is published by Electronic...

Sim Theme Park

Simulation, Business / Management, First-person view, Top-down view, Sandbox

Game released: Mac, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC → December 2000

Players: 8.3/10

Metacritic: 82/100

A theme park management simulator in which players build attractions and design roller coasters. The park can be set in one of four themed areas: Space Zone, Lost...

Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire

Strategy, DLC, Business / Management, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Sandbox

Game released: Mac, PC → 15 February 2000

Players: 1/10

Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire is an isometric strategy game with a touch of business simulator and sandbox from the masters from the studio Firaxis Games East, Inc...

Heroes of Might and Magic 3: The Shadow of Death

Role-playing game, Strategy, DLC, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 10 May 2000

Players: 8.5/10

Heroes of Might and Magic 3: The Shadow of Death is an isometric role-playing game with strategy, fantasy and sandbox elements from New World Computing, Inc.. The...

Lode Runner (1989)

Platformer, Puzzle, Sandbox, Side view

Game released: Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, FM-7, J2ME, Mac, MSX, NES, PC-88, PC Booter, Sharp X1, SG-1000, VIC-20, Wii, Windows Phone, WonderSwan, ZX Spectrum → 1989

Players: 5.5/10

Lode Runner (1989) is a classic side-scrolling puzzle platformer. You will find many different levels with complex riddles. In addition, you can create your own...

Jagdverband 44: Screaming Eagles

Simulation, Action, Flight Simulator, First-person view, Historical, Sandbox

Game released: PC → August 2000

Jagdverband 44: Screaming Eagles is a first-person simulator with a mixture of action, flight simulator, historical game and sandbox from the masters from the...

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2000 (2000)

Third-person view, Sports game, Sandbox

Game released: PlayStation, PC → 30 January 2000

Players: 1/10

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2000 (2000) is a third-person sports game with a sandbox twist from the masters at Electronic Arts, Inc.. The main publisher of the game is...

Turnabout

Strategy, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: PlayStation → 7 November 2003

Turnabout is a strategy game with a mixture of puzzle and sandbox from developers from the studio Artdink Corporation. The game is published by Artdink Corporation...

Ground Control

Action, Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Sandbox, Tanks, Post-apocalyptic

Game released: PC → 21 October 2005

Metacritic: 86/100

Ground Control — The main goal of the game is to destroy enemy troops and buildings using the terrain features and the strengths of your own army. Combat...

Sno-Cross Championship Racing

First-person view, Third-person view, Sports game, Sandbox, Motorcycle racing

Game released: Dreamcast, PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PSP, PC → 30 November 2000

Metacritic: 64/100

A snowmobile racing game in which players choose a sled and tackle courses in changing conditions. Races take place by day and night, in sun, rain, or snow, across...

Kakuge Yarō: Fighting Game Creator

Action, Fighting, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Sandbox

Game released: PlayStation → 17 February 2000

Players: 3/10

Kakuge Yarō: Fighting Game Creator is a third-person action game with a mixture of fighting, anime or manga games and sandbox from developers from the studios...

Warcraft 2: Battle.net Edition

Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Collection, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

Game released: Mac, PC → May 2003

Players: 10/10

Warcraft 2: Battle.net Edition is a top-down strategy game with a touch of fantasy and sandbox from the developers of Blizzard Entertainment Inc.. The main...

RollerCoaster Tycoon: Gold Edition

Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Top-down view, Collection, Simulation, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 7 July 2011

Steam: 94/100

A theme park management simulator in which the player builds attractions and aims to run a profitable business. RollerCoaster Tycoon lets players design roller...

3-D Ultra Lionel Train Town Deluxe

Simulation, Business / Management, Third-person view, Puzzle, Sandbox, Trains

Game released: PC → November 2000

Players: 10/10

3-D Ultra Lionel Train Town Deluxe is a third-person simulator with elements of a business simulator, puzzle, sandbox and railway simulator from the masters at...

Airfix: Dogfighter

Arcade, Action, Flight Simulator, Third-person view, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 2001

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 75/100

Airfix: Dogfighter is an arcade flight simulator with a third-person view. In the game you will take control of toy planes from the Second World War. The...

Beat Planet Music

Action, Music game, Sandbox

Game released: PlayStation → 20 January 2000

Players: 6/10

Beat Planet Music is an action game with a mixture of music game and sandbox from the studio Opus Corp.. The main publisher of the game is Sony Computer...

Europe in Flames

Simulation, Strategy, Top-down view, Collection, Historical, Turn-based, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 26 April 2000

Europe in Flames is a top-down simulator with a mixture of strategy, history and sandbox from developers TalonSoft. The main publisher of the game is...

SimCity 3000 Unlimited

Simulation, Strategy, Business / Management, Isometric, Sandbox, City Building

Game released: Linux, PC → December 2001

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 77/100

A city-building simulator with a sandbox mode in which the player creates and develops a city. SimCity 3000 Unlimited adds Asian- and European-style building sets...

MozPong DX

Action, Strategy, Sandbox, Arkanoid, Side view

Game released: PC → February 2000

MozPong DX is an improved and expanded version of a fascinating arkanoid with a side...

Zelda Classic

Action, Top-down view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox, Legend of Zelda

Game released: PC → June 2000

Players: 5.5/10

Zelda Classic is a top-down action game with puzzle, fantasy and sandbox elements from developers Armageddon Games. The main publisher of the game is Armageddon...

Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord

Strategy, Simulation, Third-person view, Historical, Sandbox, Tanks, Tactics

Game released: Mac, PC → 18 June 2009

Steam: 96/100

Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord takes you from Normandy in 1944 to Germany in 1945—the Western Front. You can side with the Allies or the Axis. The choice is wide...

Alchemist

Strategy, Third-person view, Isometric, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 2 March 2000

Alchemist is a third-person strategy game with a mixture of puzzle and sandbox from developers from the Computer Systems Odessa Corp. studio. The game is published...

Final Lap 2000

Racing, Third-person view, Sandbox

Game released: WonderSwan → 23 March 2000

Final Lap 2000 is a third-person racing game with a sandbox twist from the developers at Namco Limited. The game is published by Bandai Co., Ltd.. But Final Lap...

LEGO Land

Simulation, Action, Strategy, Educational game (Education), First-person view, Isometric, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 18 April 2000

LEGO Land is a first-person simulator with a mixture of action, strategy, educational game, puzzle and sandbox from developers from the studio Krisalis Software...

Earth 2150: The Moon Project

Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Sandbox

Game released: PC → 12 March 2001

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 75/100

Set in 2150, this futuristic real-time strategy game takes place as the Lunar Corporation, the Eurasian Dynasty, and the United Civilized States wage war on Earth...

RPG Maker

Role-playing game, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Sandbox, Japanese role-playing game

Game released: PlayStation → 19 September 2000

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 66/100

RPG Maker — A universal program for developing your own RPG. You can upload your own models, graphics and textures, music into the program, create events, and...

1602 A.D.

Strategy, Simulation, Business / Management, Isometric, Collection, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 1 December 1999

Players: 1/10

Advanced Strategic Command

Strategy, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Sandbox

Game released: DOS, Linux, Mac, PC → 19 October 1998

Advanced Strategic Command is a top-down strategy game with sandbox elements. Advanced Strategic Command is also known as...

Heavy Gear 2

Simulation, Action, First-person view, Third-person view, Top-down view, Sandbox, Combat robots

Game released: Linux, PC → 5 April 2000

Players: 9/10

Heavy Gear 2 is a first-person simulator with action, sandbox and robot simulator elements from developers at Activision studio. The game is published by...

FA Premier League Football Manager 2001

Simulation, Strategy, Third-person view, Sports game, Sandbox

Game released: PlayStation, PC → 2000

Players: 10/10

FA Premier League Football Manager 2001 is a third-person simulator with strategy, sports and sandbox elements from developers from the studio Electronic Arts UK...

TimeSplitters

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Sandbox

Game released: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 → 6 December 2002

Metacritic: 81/100

This first-person shooter follows heroes and villains whose stories unfold across different eras between 1935 and 2035. Their actions draw the attention of the...

Tzar: The Burden of the Crown

Strategy, In real time, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

Game released: PC → September 2003

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 90/100

This real-time fantasy strategy game is set in the kingdom of Keanor, where armies of evil have invaded the land. The player must gather forces to oppose the...

Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile

Strategy, DLC, Business / Management, Isometric, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 2000

Metacritic: 77/100

An expansion for Pharaoh featuring four new campaigns and a separate storyline that begins in the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The campaigns also span the era of...

MahjonggTiles

Strategy, Top-down view, Puzzle, Board / Group Game, Sandbox

Game released: Amiga → 1 August 2000

MahjonggTiles is a top-down strategy game with a mix of puzzle and sandbox. But MahjonggTiles has not yet been released on PC. But it is likely that the game will...

Settlers 2 (Gold Edition)

Simulation, Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Collection, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

Game released: DOS, PC → 18 October 2000

Players: 10/10

Settlers 2 (Gold Edition) is an isometric simulator with strategy, fantasy and sandbox elements from developers from Blue Byte Software GmbH. The main publisher of...

Sandbox

Best Games in the Sandbox genre of 2000 (Game released)