Sandbox 2001 — top best games in the Sandbox genre

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

November 23, 1999

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...

Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura

Role-playing game, In real time, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Sandbox, Steampunk

August 21, 2001

Players: 9.2/10

Steam: 89/100

Metacritic: 81/100

Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura is a fantasy role-playing sandbox. A wonderful place awaits you, where magic and technology coexist in an uneasy balance...

Microsoft Train Simulator

Simulation, First-person view, Third-person view, Sandbox, Trains

May 31, 2001

Players: 7.8/10

Metacritic: 84/100

This train simulator lets players operate trains on real-world routes in Japan, the United States and Europe. The three locomotive types are the electric Acela...

Empire Earth

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

November 12, 2001

Players: 8/10

Steam: 90/100

Metacritic: 81/100

Empire Earth — the fate of a newborn civilization will remain in your hands for half a million years of human history. Start collecting natural resources bit...

FireFly Studios' Stronghold

Strategy, Simulation, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox, City Building, Construction

October 21, 2001

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 81/100

A real-time strategy game about building castles, managing settlements and waging medieval siege warfare. Players gather resources, develop the economy, produce...

Cossacks: The Art of War

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Isometric, Historical, Sandbox, Grand strategy

November 15, 2001

Players: 7.6/10

Steam: 83/100

Metacritic: 74/100

Cossacks: The Art of War is a historical real-time strategy game with sandbox elements. This game continues the story of the great battles of the 17th and 18th...

Crimson Fields

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

March 1, 2001

Crimson Fields is a third-person strategy game with sandbox...

Ground Control Anthology

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

July 9, 2009

Steam: 84/100

Set in 2419, this science-fiction real-time strategy game with 3D action elements follows a war between corporations over colonised planets. The player commands...

Chasm: The Rift

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

September 30, 1997

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 81/100

Chasm: The Rift is an old-school first-person shooter set in a dark fantasy and science fiction setting. In the game you will take on the role of a nameless marine...

Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns

Strategy, In real time, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

March 14, 2001

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 87/100

This fantasy strategy game combines real-time combat with turn-based planning. Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns moves away from micromanaging individual units and focuses...

Return to Chaos

Role-playing game, Action, In real time, First-person view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

January 6, 2001

Return to Chaos is a first-person role-playing game with action, puzzle, fantasy and sandbox...

A.I. Wars: The Insect Mind

Strategy, Fighting, Educational game (Education), Futurism (Future), Sandbox

September 4, 2001

A.I. Wars: The Insect Mind is a strategy with a mixture of fighting game, educational game and sandbox from the masters from the Tactical Neuronics studio. The game...

Settlers 4: Trojans and the Elixir of Power

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

December 13, 2001

Settlers 4: Trojans and the Elixir of Power is an isometric simulator with strategy, fantasy and sandbox elements from the masters at Blue Byte Studio GmbH. The...

Earth 2150: The Moon Project

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

May 22, 2000

Players: 7.7/10

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...

Green Berets

Action, Strategy, DLC, In real time, Third-person view, Sandbox

July 30, 2001

Metacritic: 59/100

Green Berets is a third-person action game with a touch of strategy and sandbox. The game is published by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.. Zielone Berety and...

RollerCoaster Tycoon: Gold Edition

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

December 6, 2000

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...

Monopoly (2000)

Simulation, Strategy, Third-person view, Top-down view, Board / Group Game, Sandbox

October 12, 2001

Monopoly (2000) is a third-person simulator with strategy and sandbox elements from the masters of Artech Studios Ltd.. The game is published by...

Empire Earth (Limited Collector's Edition)

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Fantasy / Medieval, Historical, Sandbox

November 21, 2001

Empire Earth (Limited Collector's Edition) is an isometric strategy game with fantasy, historical and sandbox elements from Stainless Steel Studios Inc.. The game...

LEGO Stunt Rally

Racing, Educational game (Education), Isometric, Sandbox

март 2001

LEGO Stunt Rally — Includes slot machine-style car controls; the player controls acceleration and braking, but the steering is controlled automatically...

Shogun: Total War (Warlord Edition)

Strategy, In real time, Third-person view, Collection, Historical, Sandbox

August 13, 2001

Metacritic: 87/100

A historical strategy game set during the Mongol invasion of Japan, led by Kublai Khan. Shogun: Total War (Warlord Edition) includes the complete original game and...

Disciples: Sacred Lands (Gold Edition)

Strategy, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox, Turn-based

October 4, 1999

Steam: 86/100

Set in the fantasy world of the Sacred Lands, this turn-based strategy game with role-playing elements follows four races fighting for survival and dominance. The...

Journey's End

Role-playing game, Action, First-person view, Sandbox

January 25, 2001

Journey's End is a first-person role-playing game with a touch of action and sandbox from developers from Bright Light Productions. The main publisher of the game...

Creatures Docking Station

Simulation, DLC, Educational game (Education), Casual game, Sandbox

March 27, 2001

Steam: 94/100

Creatures Docking Station is a simulator with elements of an educational game from the Creature Labs Ltd. studio. The game is published by Creature Labs...

MTV: Music Generator

Simulation, Music game, Sandbox

November 26, 1999

Players: 10/10

MTV: Music Generator is a simulator with a mixture of music game and sandbox from the Jester Interactive Publishing studio. The game is published by Codemasters...

Bomberman Online

Action, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Sandbox

October 30, 2001

Metacritic: 80/100

This action game with puzzle elements has players clear levels by destroying opponents with bombs. Progress depends on placing bombs effectively and knowing when to...

Top Gear GT Championship

Racing, Third-person view, Sandbox

March 21, 2001

Top Gear GT Championship is a third-person racing game with a sandbox twist from the developers at Vision Works. The main publisher of the game is Kemco. Top Gear...

Pharaoh Gold

Simulation, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Collection, Sandbox, City Building

March 23, 2001

Steam: 91/100

Pharaoh Gold is an isometric simulator with a mixture of strategy, business simulator and sandbox from developers from BreakAway Games Ltd studios. and Impressions...

Poseidon: Zeus Official Expansion

Strategy, DLC, Business / Management, Isometric, Sandbox

August 31, 2001

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 84/100

Poseidon: Zeus Official Expansion is an isometric strategy game with a touch of business simulator and sandbox from Impressions Games. The game is published by...

Plasmaworm

Arcade, Action, Top-down view, Sandbox

July 17, 2001

Plasmaworm is a top-down arcade game with a touch of action and sandbox from developers from the Digital Eel studio. The game is published by Cheapass...

Settlers 4 Mission CD

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

August 2, 2001

Settlers 4 Mission CD is an isometric simulator with strategy, fantasy and sandbox elements from the masters at Blue Byte Studio GmbH. The main publisher of the...

Advanced Strategic Command

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

October 19, 1998

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

Bait

Strategy, Third-person view, Top-down view, Puzzle, Sandbox

January 15, 2001

Bait is a third-person strategy game with a mixture of puzzle and sandbox. The game is published by Crystal Interactive...

Sudden Strike: Forever

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Historical, Sandbox

April 6, 2001

Players: 5.5/10

Sudden Strike: Forever is a strategy game with historical and sandbox elements from the Fireglow Games studio. The game is published by CDV Software Entertainment...

Air Command 3.0

Simulation, First-person view, Top-down view, Sandbox

May 14, 2001

Air Command 3.0 is a first-person simulator with sandbox elements from the masters at Joe's Games. The game is published by Shrapnel Games, Inc.. Overall, the...

Harpoon 3 Pro

Simulation, Strategy, Warships / Submarines, In real time, Business / Management, Educational game (Education), Top-down view, Historical, Sandbox

June 1, 2001

Harpoon 3 Pro is a top-down simulator with elements of strategy, warship simulator, business simulator, educational game, historical game and sandbox from Advanced...

Rings of the Magi v2.0

Strategy, Top-down view, Puzzle, Sandbox

June 7, 2001

Players: 10/10

Rings of the Magi v2.0 is a top-down strategy game with puzzle and sandbox elements. The game is published by MVP...

Runesword 2

Role-playing game, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

October 3, 2001

Runesword 2 is an isometric role-playing game with a touch of fantasy and sandbox from developers from the CrossCut Games studio. The game is published by Shrapnel...

Moderngroove: Ministry of Sound Edition

Simulation, Third-person view, Sandbox

July 13, 2001

Moderngroove: Ministry of Sound Edition is a third-person simulation with a sandbox twist from the masters at ModernGroove Entertainment, Inc.. The main publisher...

Divided Ground: Middle East Conflict 1948-1973

Strategy, Third-person view, Isometric, Historical, Turn-based, Sandbox

August 1, 2001

Divided Ground: Middle East Conflict 1948-1973 is a third-person strategy game with a mixture of history and sandbox from TalonSoft. The game is published by...

Shogun: Total War - The Mongol Invasion

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Third-person view, Historical, Sandbox

August 8, 2001

Shogun: Total War — The Mongol Invasion is a third-person strategy game with a mixture of history and sandbox from developers from Creative Assembly Ltd., The...

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Best Games in the Sandbox genre of 2001