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

Dino Age: The First Fracture - a game in the Sandbox genre

Role-playing game, Top-down view, Sandbox, Indie, Free game, Survival, Crafting

Game released: Linux → 19 February 2026

An adventure with survival elements, telling the story of Owen, the hero of the Dino Age novel series. You need to gather resources, explore the wild terrain, and...

SpaceChem

Strategy, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 1 January 2011

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 84/100

SpaceChem is an unusual puzzle game with strategy elements and a top-down view. In the game you will try on the role of a SpaceChem reactor compartment engineer...

UFO: Alien Invasion

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

Game released: Linux → 15 November 2006

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

Bunny Mahjo

Simulation, Indie, Strategy, Tactics, Online, Board / Group Game, Third-person view, Sandbox, Cooperative (co-op)

Game released: Linux → 10 October 2018

Bunny Mahjo is an online simulator of a strategic tactical board game. This is classic mahjong with the ability to create your own levels and play or do them with...

Jelly Brawl

Online, Action, Cooperative (co-op), Indie, Top-down view, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 27 October 2020

Jelly Brawl is a top-down cooperative indie action game. This is a game with simple controls that are easy to learn. Without quick reactions and timely taps, it's...

KYORA

Action, Adventure, Sandbox, Indie, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Survival, Open world, Procedural generation

Game in development: Linux → 2026

Anticipation Rating: 10/10

Multiplayer adventure from the creators of Core Keeper takes you to a procedurally generated world where matter itself can be changed. The ruined lands hide...

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 2: The Ascension Wars

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

Game released: Linux → 14 November 2003

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pixel Horizons

First-person view, Action, Survival, Crafting, Construction, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 7 February 2025

The main character finds himself on the mysterious island and tries to survive. It is necessary to explore locations and fight with monsters. In this case, it is...

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...

OpenClonk

Action, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 7 December 2010

OpenClonk is an action game with sandbox...

Deadly Rooms of Death: Architect's Edition

Strategy, Top-down view, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 21 October 2003

Players: 10/10

Deadly Rooms of Death: Architect's Edition is a top-down strategy game with a mixture of puzzle and sandbox from the developers of Caravel Games. DROD: AE is an...

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...

No Time To Explain: Season 2

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

Game released: Linux → 15 December 2011

Players: 8.5/10

Unreal Tournament 2003

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

Game released: Linux → 4 November 2002

Players: 9.2/10

Metacritic: 86/100

Unreal Tournament 2003 — the campaign begins with a kind of preparation for the tournament. There are four rounds of different game modes to play, each...

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...

Lux Alliance

Indie, Strategy, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Top-down view, In real time, Board / Group Game, Card game, Sandbox, Historical, Tactics, Logic

Game released: Linux → 8 June 2017

Lux Alliance is an indie top-down game with a mixture of strategy, online gaming, co-op, card game, sandbox, historical game and tactical game from Sillysoft Games...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Neverwinter Nights (2002)

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

Game released: Linux → 20 June 2003

Players: 9.6/10

Metacritic: 91/100

Neverwinter Nights (2002) — original script — this is a campaign. It includes about 60 hours of gameplay. Gameplay focuses on developing the player's...

Widelands

Simulation, Strategy, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 27 August 2002

Widelands is an isometric simulation game with strategy, business simulator and sandbox...

Mountaincore

Strategy, Construction, Simulation, City Building, Sandbox, Top-down view, Fantasy

Game released: Linux → 22 April 2025

The player controls a colony of gnomes in a fantasy world. Each settler has their own needs and desires that must be satisfied. The weather and seasons change...

Bitburner

Role-playing game, Educational game (Education), Sandbox, Free game, Text quest

Game released: Linux → 10 December 2021

An unusual role-playing game with elements of programming and automation, set in a cyberpunk world. Instead of the usual battles and quests, the foundation of...

Mondrian

Strategy, First-person view, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 20 April 2008

Mondrian is a first-person strategy game with a mixture of puzzle and...

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...

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...

Postal 2: Share the Pain

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

Game released: Linux → 4 February 2005

Players: 9.3/10

Metacritic: 59/100

Postal 2: Share the Pain is a first-person action game with a touch of shooter and sandbox from the masters from the studio RWS, Inc.. The game is published by RWS...

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...

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...

Dynamite Jack

Action, Top-down view, Sandbox

Game released: Linux → 10 May 2012

Dynamite Jack is a top-down action game with a sandbox twist from the developers of Hassey Enterprises, Inc.. The main publisher of the game is Hassey Enterprises...

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...

Sandbox

Best Games in the Sandbox genre for Linux