Sandbox 2001 — top best games in the Sandbox genre

Arcanum: Of Steamworks & Magick Obscura - a game in the Sandbox genre

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

Game released: PC → 28 January 2010

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

Game released: PC → 22 August 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...

Chasm: The Rift

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

Game released: DOS, PC → August 2001

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...

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...

FireFly Studios' Stronghold

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

Game released: PC → 27 October 2009

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

Game released: PC → 31 March 2002

Players: 7.8/10

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...

Disciples: Sacred Lands (Gold Edition)

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

Game released: PC → 4 October 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...

Creatures Docking Station

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

Game released: Linux, PC → 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...

Top Gear GT Championship

Racing, Third-person view, Sandbox

Game released: Game Boy Advance → 21 March 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...

Championship Manager: Season 01/02

Simulation, Strategy, Business / Management, Sports game, Sandbox

Game released: Mac, PC, Xbox → November 2001

Players: 9/10

Championship Manager: Season 01/02 is a simulator with a mixture of strategy, business simulator, sports game and sandbox from the Sports Interactive Limited...

Crimson Fields

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

Game released: Dreamcast, Linux, Mac, Palm OS, Symbian, PC, Windows Mobile → 13 August 2009

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

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...

Empire Earth

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

Game released: PC → November 2006

Players: 8/10

Steam: 91/100

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...

Return to Chaos

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

Game released: PC → 6 January 2001

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

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...

Trainz: Virtual Railroading on your PC

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

Game released: PC → 4 December 2002

Players: 5.5/10

Journey's End

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

Game released: PC → 25 January 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...

Moderngroove: Ministry of Sound Edition

Simulation, Third-person view, Sandbox

Game released: PlayStation 2 → 13 July 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...

NightStone

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

Game released: PC → 11 June 2004

NightStone is a role-playing game with an isometric view mixed with action, fantasy games and sandbox from the developers from New Horizon Studios S.L.. The game is...

Settlers 4: Trojans and the Elixir of Power

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

Game released: PC → 13 December 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...

Divided Ground: Middle East Conflict 1948-1973

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

Game released: PC → 1 August 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...

Totally Unreal

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

Game released: PC → 30 May 2003

Totally Unreal is a first-person action game with a touch of shooter and sandbox from developers from the studios Digital Extremes, Inc., Epic Games and Inc.. The...

MTV: Music Generator

Simulation, Music game, Sandbox

Game released: PlayStation, PC → 12 April 2001

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...

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...

Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns

Strategy, In real time, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

Game released: Linux, PC → 24 August 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...

Rings of the Magi v2.0

Strategy, Top-down view, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 7 June 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...

Settlers 4 Mission CD

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

Game released: PC → 2 August 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...

A.I. Wars: The Insect Mind

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

Game released: PC → 4 September 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...

LEGO Stunt Rally

Racing, Educational game (Education), Isometric, Sandbox

Game released: Game Boy Color, PC → January 2001

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

Aargon Deluxe

Strategy, Top-down view, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: Mac, PC → 18 April 2003

Players: 8.5/10

Aargon Deluxe is a top-down strategy game with puzzle and sandbox elements from the masters at Twilight Games. The game is published by Twilight...

Fussball Manager 2002

Simulation, Business / Management, First-person view, Sports game, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 11 October 2001

Fussball Manager 2002 is a first-person simulator with elements of a business simulator, sports game and sandbox from the studio Electronic Arts Deutschland GmbH...

War Engine

Strategy, Top-down view, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 23 October 2001

War Engine is a top-down strategy game with sandbox elements from the developers at Boku Strategy Games. The game is published by Shrapnel Games...

Age of Sail 2: Privateer's Bounty

Strategy, Warships / Submarines, Third-person view, Isometric, Historical, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 1 August 2002

Metacritic: 69/100

A historical naval strategy game about battles between sailing fleets during the Age of Sail. Players command the ships of maritime powers, manage their crews and...

Sudden Strike: Forever

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Historical, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 22 August 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...

Poseidon: Zeus Official Expansion

Strategy, DLC, Business / Management, Isometric, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 31 August 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

Game released: PC → 23 September 2007

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...

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...

Rails Across America

Strategy, Sandbox, Simulation, Trains

Game released: PC → 11 June 2003

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 72/100

Metacritic: 81/100

A real-time strategy game about railroad empires in North America, spanning the period from 1830 to the near future. Players lay routes, build stations, and...

Empire Earth (Limited Collector's Edition)

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

Game released: PC → 21 November 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...

Bait

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

Game released: PC → 2002

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

Sandbox

Best Games in the Sandbox genre of 2001 (Game released)