Sandbox for Linux — top best games in the Sandbox genre / Page 2

Fourmiworld - a game in the Sandbox genre

Platformer, Puzzle, Sandbox, Side view, Exploration, Open world

Game released: Linux → 8 August 2025

A game about an explorer of a strange world revolving around a dying star. Along the way, the girl finds the remains of a lost civilization, meets strange creatures...

Open Sonic

Action, Platformer, Anime / Manga, Sandbox, Side view

Game released: Linux → 7 February 2009

Players: 10/10

Open Sonic is a shareware fan editor for the open source version of the Sonic game. The main feature is that it is free and has a cooperative mode with the ability...

Vintage Story

Action, Adventure, First-person view, Sandbox, Indie, Survival, Fantasy

Game released: Linux → 27 September 2016

A hardcore sandbox survival game inspired by the ideas of classic voxel games in the spirit of Minecraft, but reimagined through the lens of realism and...

X-Plane 9

Simulation, Flight Simulator, First-person view, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 6 June 2008

Players: 6.6/10

X-Plane 9 — this is one of the most detailed simulators of air technology, from helicopters to dozens of aircraft, be it a small glider or a huge airbus...

LandTraveller

Role-playing game, Action, Top-down view, Sandbox, Indie, Free game, Exploration, Fantasy

Game released: Linux → 9 June 2017

Players: 10/10

A hybrid of classic RPG and modern indie sandbox, combining a randomized environment and a hand-built...

Ruins To Fortress

Online, Sandbox, Post-apocalyptic, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Survival, Open world, Construction, Crafting

Early Access: Linux → 13 December 2024; Game in development: Linux → 2026

Players: 7.5/10

A pixel game with multiplayer support in which gamers explore a post-apocalyptic island. You need to collect resources to build shelters and craft equipment. You...

DROD: Journey to Rooted Hold

Strategy, Third-person view, Top-down view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 1 April 2005

DROD: Journey to Rooted Hold is a third-person strategy game with puzzle, fantasy and sandbox elements from Caravel Games. The game is published by Caravel Games...

Heavy Gear 2

Simulation, Action, First-person view, Third-person view, Top-down view, Sandbox, Combat robots

Game released: Linux → 5 April 2000

Players: 9/10

Heavy Gear 2 is a first-person simulator with action, sandbox and robot simulator elements from developers at Activision studio. The game is published by...

Jewel Twist

Strategy, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 2009

Jewel Twist is a strategy game with puzzle and sandbox elements from the masters at Kristanix Studios ANS. The game is published by Kristanix Studios...

OpenTTD

Simulation, Strategy, Business / Management, Isometric, Sandbox, Trains

Game released: Linux → 26 March 2004

Players: 9.3/10

Steam: 96/100

Wings 2

Arcade, Action, Shooter, In real time, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 2006

Players: 10/10

Wings 2 is a third-person arcade game with action, shooter and sandbox...

Haven & Hearth

MMO, Role-playing game, Construction, Crafting, Sandbox, Top-down view

Early Access: Linux → 2 November 2024

Players: 5.5/10

A multiplayer game set in a fictional world inspired by Slavic and Germanic myths. Locations change due to actions taken by gamers. You can complete tasks, obtain...

A Webbing Journey

Platformer, Third-person view, Sandbox, Exploration, Open world

Early Access: Linux → 19 May 2025

A bright adventure about a little spider who helps the homeowners solve problems. There are different rooms and many items to interact with. For example, you can...

Besiege: The Broken Beyond

Action, Strategy, Simulation, Sandbox, Logic, Science fiction, Medieval era

Game in development: Linux → 2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

A space expansion that enhances the game with interstellar travel and new physical challenges. Flights in gravitational conditions, dodging asteroids, and...

Abuse

Action, Shooter, Futurism (Future), Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 1996

Abuse is an action game with a touch of shooter and sandbox from the developers from the Crack dot Com studio. The game is published by RedHat. Sometimes the game...

Alex the Allegator 4

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Third-person view, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 2004

Alex the Allegator 4 is a third-person arcade game with a mixture of action, platformer and sandbox from developers from the Free Lunch Design studio. The game is...

Dominions 3: The Awakening

Role-playing game, Strategy, Business / Management, Third-person view, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 29 September 2006

Metacritic: 82/100

Dominions 3: The Awakening is a third-person role-playing game with elements of strategy, business simulator, fantasy game and sandbox from developers from...

Freeciv

Strategy, Business / Management, Isometric, Top-down view, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 5 January 1996

Players: 9.6/10

Freeciv is an isometric strategy game with a mix of business simulator and...

FreeCol

Strategy, Business / Management, Isometric, Top-down view, Historical, Turn-based, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 2 January 2003

Players: 7/10

FreeCol is an isometric strategy game with a mixture of business simulator, historical game and sandbox. FreeCol: The Colonization of America is an alternate title...

Unreal Gold Edition

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

Game released: Linux → 30 June 2004

Unreal Gold Edition is a first-person action game with shooter and sandbox elements from the studios Digital Extremes, Inc., Epic Games, Inc. and Legend...

Advanced Strategic Command

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

Game released: Linux → 1 April 2000

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

Booster Logic

Arcade, Action, Strategy, In real time, Platformer, Third-person view, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 24 August 2007

Booster Logic is a third-person arcade game with elements of action, strategy, platformer, puzzle and sandbox from the masters from the Strongbox Entertainment...

Galcon (2006)

Action, Strategy, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 2006

Galcon (2006) is a top-down action game with strategy and sandbox elements from the studio Imitation Pickles. The game is published by Imitation Pickles. Galcon...

Iron Roads

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

Early Access: Linux → 21 January 2025

The gamer develops their iron roads to create an efficient network that provides comfort and punctuality for passengers. The main mechanics are inspired by board...

Tiny Life

Simulation, Isometric, Sandbox, Casual game, Old school

Early Access: Linux → 3 May 2023; Game in development: Linux → 2027

Isometric life simulator with a pronounced retro aesthetic reminiscent of the early parts of The Sims. The action is centered around one large house, where the...

AssaultCube

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 11 April 2006

Players: 8.7/10

Cube (2008)

Action, Shooter, First-person view, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → январь 2002

Cube (2008) is a first-person action game with a touch of shooter and...

Mutant Storm

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 19 May 2003

Mutant Storm is a top-down arcade game with a mixture of action, shooter and sandbox from the developers from the PomPom studio. The main publisher of the game is...

SimCity 3000 Unlimited

Simulation, Strategy, Business / Management, Isometric, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → декабрь 2001

Metacritic: 77/100

SimCity 3000 Unlimited is an isometric simulator with a mixture of strategy, business simulator and sandbox from developers from the studio Maxis Software Inc.. The...

OpenClonk

Action, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 7 December 2010

OpenClonk is an action game with sandbox...

Cube 2: Sauerbraten

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

Game released: Linux → 6 May 2004

Players: 8.1/10

Cube 2: Sauerbraten is a first-person action game with shooter and sandbox elements from the Dot3 labs LLC studio. The main publisher of the game is Dot3 labs...

Frozen Bubble

Action, Strategy, Third-person view, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 6 February 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...

Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery

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

Game released: Linux → июнь 2007

Players: 10/10

Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery is a third-person action game with strategy, platformer, puzzle and sandbox elements from the Grubby Games studio. The...

Animal world

Adventure, Top-down view, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 14 July 2022

Players: 1/10

Animal world is an old-school sandbox in which you take on the role of a researcher exploring the world in search of rare...

Don't get lost

Simulation, Online, Procedural generation, Open world, Sandbox, Construction, Strategy, In real time, Crafting

Game released: Linux → 2 February 2023

Players: 4.8/10

A colony simulator with a procedurally generated world and co-op support. The player manages the settlement and creates production chains to distribute goods. Built...

Exciting Adventures of Master Chef Ogro

Role-playing game, Action, First-person view, Third-person view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 21 April 2009

Exciting Adventures of Master Chef Ogro is a first-person role-playing game with action, puzzle, fantasy and sandbox elements from Platinum Arts. The main publisher...

Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns

Strategy, In real time, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 24 August 2001

Metacritic: 87/100

Kohan: Immortal Sovereigns is a strategy game with a mixture of fantasy and sandbox from TimeGate Studios, Inc.. The game is published by Ubisoft. In some circles...

No Time To Explain: Season 2

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

Game released: Linux → 15 December 2011

Players: 8.5/10

SubTerra

Action, In real time, Top-down view, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 18 September 2017

SubTerra is a top-down action game with puzzle and sandbox elements from Warfare Studios. The game is published by Epic Quest...

Chuck's Challenge 3D

Puzzle, Isometric, Indie, Sandbox, Arcade

Game released: Linux → 8 November 2013

Chuck's Challenge 3D is an isometric puzzle game with indie, sandbox and arcade elements from developers from Niffler studio. The game is published by Niffler...

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