Sandbox 2006 — top best games in the Sandbox genre

Action, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Sandbox, Post-apocalyptic, Cooperative (co-op)

November 7, 2006

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 91/100

Gears of War is an action game with a third-person view in a fantastic post-apocalyptic setting. The game's plot revolves around Delta Force soldiers defending...

Garry's Mod

First-person view, Sandbox, Online, Construction

November 29, 2006

Players: 7.4/10

Steam: 97/100

Garry's Mod is a game editor with a first-person view. Using Garry's Mod, you can perform any actions with objects and characters from games on the Source engine...

Star Wars: Empire at War

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

February 15, 2006

Players: 8.2/10

Metacritic: 79/100

This real-time strategy game is set in the Star Wars universe a few years before the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, and covers the creation of the Rebel Alliance...

Neverwinter Nights 2

Role-playing game, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

October 31, 2006

Players: 9.5/10

Metacritic: 82/100

Neverwinter Nights 2 is the long-awaited continuation of the popular role-playing game in a fantasy setting, created according to the rules of Dungeons & Dragons in...

Shadowgrounds

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Horror, Third-person view, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Sandbox, Science fiction

November 17, 2005

Players: 8.8/10

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 74/100

This top-down science-fiction action game follows a fight against an alien threat in the colony of New Atlantis. The protagonist battles monsters and large bosses...

Crashday

Shooter, Racing, Third-person view, Sandbox

February 23, 2006

Players: 9.6/10

Steam: 89/100

Metacritic: 63/100

Crashday — the game consists of several stages. First, the player must win a crash match using The Judge 5000 SV. Afterwards, you have to go through 3 leagues...

Disciples 2 (Gold Edition)

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

February 3, 2005

Players: 9.5/10

Disciples 2 (Gold Edition) is an isometric strategy game with a touch of fantasy and sandbox from the developers of Strategy First, Inc.. The game is published by...

FireFly Studios' Stronghold 2

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

April 18, 2005

Players: 8.1/10

Steam: 90/100

A medieval city-building simulator and real-time strategy game about castle life and a struggle for power in a kingdom divided by rival barons. In Stronghold 2, the...

Settlers 2: 10th Anniversary

Simulation, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Third-person view, Isometric, Sandbox

September 7, 2006

Players: 10/10

Settlers 2: 10th Anniversary is a third-person simulation with a mixture of strategy, business simulation and sandbox from the developers of Blue Byte Software GmbH...

Stronghold Legends

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

October 13, 2006

Players: 8/10

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 57/100

A real-time fantasy strategy game about castle building and warfare, drawing on medieval myths and legends. Its three campaigns span 24 missions, with players...

FIFA Manager 07

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

November 3, 2006

Players: 9.5/10

FIFA Manager 07 - unlike the previous games of the series, the mode of “free” camera appeared. It allows you to change the viewing angle at the request of the...

CivCity: Rome

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

July 24, 2006

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 71/100

Metacritic: 67/100

A city-building simulation about the great cities of the Roman Empire, from its early beginnings to its height and the city of Rome itself. Across a series of...

Micro Machines V4

Arcade, Action, Racing, Third-person view, Top-down view, Sandbox

June 27, 2006

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 61/100

Micro Machines V4 is an arcade racing action game. The player controls a toy car and drives it along the track. As with most games, the goal is to beat other racers...

Sacrifice

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

November 24, 2000

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...

Heroes of Might and Magic 5: Hammers of Fate

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

November 14, 2006

Players: 9.9/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 66/100

Heroes of Might and Magic 5: Hammers of Fate — clans of dwarves living north of the Griffin Empire. Dwarves are strong warriors with increased defense. In...

Empire Earth 2 (Platinum Edition)

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

June 20, 2006

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 89/100

This real-time strategy game follows the rise of an empire across more than 10,000 years of human history, from the age of the pharaohs to the reign of Napoleon...

LocoRoco

Action, Strategy, Platformer, Third-person view, Puzzle, Sandbox

June 9, 2006

Players: 9.6/10

Metacritic: 81/100

This 2D platform action game is set in the peaceful world of the LocoRoco, which has come under attack by the alien Moja Corps. The player guides the LocoRoco away...

ArmA: Armed Assault

Simulation, Shooter, First-person view, Sandbox, Open world, Action, Strategy

November 10, 2006

Players: 9.5/10

Steam: 68/100

Metacritic: 74/100

This first-person tactical military shooter with simulation elements takes place on the island of Sahrani, where large-scale conflicts unfold alongside...

Disciples 2: Rise of the Elves

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

November 25, 2003

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 80/100

This turn-based fantasy strategy game follows the elves as they seek to reclaim the forests of Nevendaar from the world’s four main powers. Driven to battle by the...

Disciples 2: Gallean's Return

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

May 27, 2005

Steam: 83/100

An expansion for Disciples 2: Dark Prophecy, this compilation includes the base game and two standalone expansions: Disciples II: Guardians of the Light and...

Empire Earth

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

November 12, 2001

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...

Far Cry: Instincts - Evolution

Action, Shooter, Stealth, First-person view, Sandbox

March 28, 2006

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 78/100

Far Cry: Instincts — Evolution is a continuation of the adventure shooter with a first-person view Far Cry: Instincts. Jack managed to survive the end of...

Frozen Bubble

Action, Strategy, Third-person view, Sandbox

February 6, 2002

Frozen Bubble is an arcade puzzle game in which a penguin clears the playfield by shooting colored bubbles. The player aims a cannon and matches bubbles into groups...

Line Rider

Simulation, Sports game, Sandbox

September 23, 2006

This sandbox with simulation elements lets players draw tracks for a boy on a sled to ride, with the journey governed by simulated physics. Line Rider has no set...

TrackMania Original

Racing, First-person view, Third-person view, Collection, Puzzle, Sandbox

October 12, 2005

Players: 5.5/10

TrackMania Original is a first-person racing game with puzzle and sandbox elements from the masters at Nadeo SAS studio. The game is published by Focus Home...

UFO: Alien Invasion

Strategy, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Sandbox

November 15, 2006

UFO: Alien Invasion is an isometric strategy game with sandbox...

Empire Earth 2: The Art of Supremacy

Strategy, DLC, In real time, Isometric, Top-down view, Historical, Sandbox

February 14, 2006

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 57/100

An expansion for Empire Earth 2 that adds campaigns spanning historical eras, along with new civilizations, units, and wonders. The campaigns range from the time of...

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Gold!

Simulation, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, First-person view, Third-person view, Collection, Sandbox

October 25, 2005

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Gold! is a first-person simulator with strategy, business simulator and sandbox elements from the studio Frontier Developments Ltd.. The game...

Theatre of War

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

October 20, 2006

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 61/100

Metacritic: 66/100

A real-time tactical strategy game, Theatre of War covers battles fought in Europe during 1939–1945. The player commands military units from several nations...

Alien Hominid (2004)

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

November 21, 2004

Steam: 95/100

Metacritic: 78/100

This 2D side-scrolling action game follows an alien travelling across the globe in search of its UFO. Along the way, the protagonist battles armed enemies, advances...

City Life

Simulation, Business / Management, First-person view, Third-person view, Sandbox

April 14, 2006

Players: 6.5/10

Metacritic: 76/100

City Life — there are 6 socio-cultural groups. Being in a certain “stratum” directly depends on a resident’s income and lifestyle. Thus, the Intelligentsia...

Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord

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

June 14, 2000

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...

Postal 2: Share the Pain

Action, Shooter, DLC, First-person view, Sandbox

December 17, 2003

Players: 9.3/10

Metacritic: 59/100

An expansion for Postal 2, combining the POSTAL 2 single-player game with the Share The Pain multiplayer mode. The game takes place in open 3D environments where...

Heroes of Might and Magic 5 (Silver Edition)

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

November 17, 2006

Heroes of Might and Magic 5 (Silver Edition) is an isometric role-playing game with strategy, fantasy and sandbox elements from the masters at Nival, Inc.. The game...

Mega Man Powered Up

Action, Shooter, Sandbox

March 2, 2006

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 82/100

This action platformer follows Mega Man as he tries to restore peace after Dr. Wily takes control of several robots in an attempt to rule the planet. The levels...

Disciples 2: Rise of the Elves (Gold)

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

January 28, 2006

Players: 10/10

Steam: 87/100

Disciples 2: Rise of the Elves (Gold) is an isometric strategy game with elements of a fantasy game and sandbox from developers from the Strategy First, Inc...

ProStroke Golf: World Tour 2007

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

August 29, 2006

Metacritic: 61/100

ProStroke Golf: World Tour 2007 is a golf simulation focused on competing against professional players and refining swing technique. It features licensed golfers...

Reaxxion

Action, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Sandbox, Arkanoid

December 1, 2006

Players: 5.5/10

Reaxxion is a third-person action game with sandbox and arkanoid elements from the masters from the Hot Lava Games studio. The game's primary publisher is...

AssaultCube

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Sandbox

April 11, 2006

Players: 8.3/10

Eets

Arcade, Action, Strategy, Platformer, Third-person view, Puzzle, Sandbox, Indie, Casual game

March 27, 2006

Steam: 78/100

Metacritic: 79/100

This puzzle platformer combines character movement with physics-based challenges. The player helps Eets overcome obstacles by using objects and interactions in the...

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Best Games in the Sandbox genre of 2006