Sandbox 2006 — top best games in the Sandbox genre

Gears of War - a game in the Sandbox genre

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

Game released: PC, Xbox 360 → 12 December 2008

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

Game released: Mac, PC, Linux → 23 September 2010

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

Game released: Mac, PC → 19 April 2007

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

Game released: Mac, PC → 28 June 2008

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

Game released: Linux, Mac, PC → 16 September 2009

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

Game released: PC → 20 December 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...

FireFly Studios' Stronghold 2

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

Game released: PC → 18 August 2006

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...

Disciples 2 (Gold Edition)

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

Game released: PC → 6 July 2006

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...

CivCity: Rome

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

Game released: PC → 29 July 2009

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...

FIFA Manager 07

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

Game released: PC → 23 August 2007

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...

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Gold!

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

Game released: PC → April 2008

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

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: 83/100

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...

Disciples 2: Gallean's Return

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

Game released: PC → 6 July 2006

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...

Disciples 2: Rise of the Elves

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

Game released: PC → 6 July 2006

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...

LocoRoco

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

Game released: PSP, PlayStation 4 → 5 September 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...

Empire Earth 2 (Platinum Edition)

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

Game released: PC → 20 June 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...

Micro Machines V4

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

Game released: PlayStation 2, PSP, PC, Nintendo DS → 30 June 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...

Settlers 2: 10th Anniversary

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

Game released: PC → 23 November 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...

Heroes of Might and Magic 5: Hammers of Fate

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

Game released: PC → 10 October 2008

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...

Far Cry: Instincts - Evolution

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

Game released: Xbox → 31 March 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...

TrackMania Original

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

Game released: PC → 28 July 2006

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...

Stronghold Legends

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

Game released: PC → 23 October 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...

ArmA: Armed Assault

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

Game released: PC → 11 July 2008

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...

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...

Eets

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

Game released: Mac, PC, Linux, Xbox 360 → 7 December 2010

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...

Essential Sudoku DS

Strategy, First-person view, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: Nintendo DS → 27 October 2007

Essential Sudoku DS is a first-person strategy game with puzzle and sandbox elements from the developers of Digitalware, Inc.. The game is published by D3Publisher...

Field Commander

Strategy, Third-person view, Sandbox

Game released: PSP → 27 July 2006

Players: 9/10

Metacritic: 77/100

This turn-based military strategy game is set in a realistic world where a field commander faces covert organizations threatening global security. The protagonist...

ProStroke Golf: World Tour 2007

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

Game released: PlayStation 2, PSP, PC, Xbox → 1 September 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

Game released: PC → 2007

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...

Alien Hominid (2004)

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

Game released: GameCube, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360 → 23 November 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...

UFO: Alien Invasion

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

Game released: Android, Linux, Mac, PC → 20 May 2011

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

City Life

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

Game released: PC → 19 March 2008

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...

TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme

Racing, First-person view, Third-person view, Top-down view, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 20 November 2009

TrackMania Sunrise eXtreme is a first-person race with a mixture of puzzle and sandbox from the developers of the Nadeo SAS studio. The game is published by Deep...

Line Rider

Simulation, Sports game, Sandbox

Game released: Browser, J2ME, Symbian → 23 September 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...

Postal 2: Share the Pain

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

Game released: Linux, Mac, PC → 4 February 2005

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...

Empire Earth 2: The Art of Supremacy

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

Game released: PC → 26 July 2007

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...

Fallen Lords: Condemnation

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

Game released: PC → 3 June 2008

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...

Mega Man Powered Up

Action, Shooter, Sandbox

Game released: PSP → 24 March 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...

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...

Frozen Bubble

Action, Strategy, Third-person view, Sandbox

Game released: Android, Browser, J2ME, Linux, Mac, Symbian → 16 November 2009

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...

Sandbox

Best Games in the Sandbox genre of 2006 (Game released)