Sandbox 2006 — top best games in the Sandbox genre

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...

Gears of War

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Line Rider

Simulation, Sports game, Sandbox

September 23, 2006

Line Rider is a simulator with a mixture of sports game and sandbox from developers from the studio Boštjan Čadež. Line Rider Mobile is an...

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...

Frozen Bubble

Action, Strategy, Third-person view, Sandbox

February 6, 2002

Frozen Bubble is a third-person action game with a touch of strategy and sandbox. In some circles, Frozen Bubble is also called Micro FB. There has still been no...

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...

Operational Art of War 3

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

June 5, 2006

Players: 7.3/10

Operational Art of War 3 is a top-down strategy game with historical and sandbox elements from the masters at Matrix Games, Ltd. and TalonSoft. The game is...

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...

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: 85/100

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...

Far Cry: Instincts - Predator

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

March 28, 2006

Players: 6.6/10

Metacritic: 78/100

Far Cry: Instincts — Predator — an improved edition of the first-person shooter Far Cry: Instincts — Evolution. The game features improved...

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...

Fallen Lords: Condemnation

Action, Strategy, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

November 11, 2005

Players: 8.3/10

Fallen Lords: Condemnation — The game begins with the main character dying and facing a choice of which otherworldly group to join. You can support angels or...

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...

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...

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...

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2006

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

February 2, 2006

Players: 6.4/10

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2006 — train control simulator, including over 150 different locomotives, authentically presented by the developers, based on their...

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...

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...

UFO: Alien Invasion

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

November 15, 2006

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

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...

Settlers 2: 10th Anniversary (Limited Edition)

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

September 7, 2006

Settlers 2: 10th Anniversary (Limited Edition) is a third-person simulator with strategy, business simulator and sandbox elements from the developers of Blue Byte...

John Deere: North American Farmer

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

November 15, 2006

John Deere: North American Farmer is a third-person simulator with business simulator and sandbox elements from Gabriel Entertainment. The main publisher of the...

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...

Delta Force: Task Force Dagger

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

June 27, 2002

Steam: 77/100

Metacritic: 51/100

An expansion for Delta Force: Land Warrior, featuring special forces missions in Afghanistan and near the Pakistani border. Objectives include taking Kandahar...

Hearts of Iron 2: Doomsday

Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Top-down view, Historical, Sandbox

April 7, 2006

Metacritic: 80/100

This grand strategy game spans World War II and a possible new conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union, with the player ruling one of 175 countries...

SpellForce (Gold Edition)

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

March 11, 2005

Players: 10/10

Steam: 82/100

A fantasy role-playing game with real-time strategy elements, set in a world devastated by magical rituals. After the catastrophe, only islands linked by portals...

Settlers: Heritage of Kings - Legends Expansion Disc

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

September 1, 2005

Players: 8.9/10

Settlers: Heritage of Kings — Legends Expansion Disc is an isometric simulator with strategy, fantasy and sandbox elements from the developers of Blue Byte...

Xpand Rally

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

September 16, 2004

Players: 7/10

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 82/100

This rally driving simulator combines rally and rallycross racing on tracks affected by changing weather and time of day. In career mode, the player takes part in...

Alien Hominid (2004)

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

November 21, 2004

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 78/100

Alien Hominid (2004) is a third-person action game with a touch of shooter and sandbox from developers from the studios Behemoth, The and The Behemoth. The game is...

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Best Games in the Sandbox genre of 2006