Sandbox 2006 for PC — top best games in the Sandbox genre

Garry's Mod - a game in the Sandbox genre

First-person view, Sandbox, Online, Construction

Game released: PC → 29 November 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...

Neverwinter Nights 2

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

Game released: PC → 8 December 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...

Star Wars: Empire at War

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

Game released: PC → 23 March 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...

Shadowgrounds

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

Game released: PC → 3 March 2011

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 (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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sacrifice

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

Game released: PC → 19 August 2009

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...

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: 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...

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...

UFO: Alien Invasion

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

Game released: PC → 20 August 2008

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

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...

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...

Micro Machines V4

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

Game released: PC → 8 February 2007

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

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...

ProStroke Golf: World Tour 2007

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

Game released: PC → 29 August 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...

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...

Combat Mission: Beyond Overlord

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

Game released: PC → 8 December 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...

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...

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...

Heroes of Might and Magic 5 (Silver Edition)

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

Game released: PC → 1 December 2009

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...

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...

Eets

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

Game released: PC → 24 May 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2007 (2006)

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

Game released: PC → 13 October 2006

Players: 5.5/10

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2007 (2006) is a first-person simulator with a mixture of sandbox and railway simulator from the masters from the studio Auran Games Pty...

netKAR PRO

Simulation, Racing, First-person view, Sandbox

Game released: PC → 10 April 2006

netKAR PRO is a first-person simulator with a dash of racing and sandbox from the developers at Kunos Simulazioni. The main publisher of the game is Kunos...

Theatre of War

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

Game released: PC → 25 October 2007

Players: 7.7/10

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...

Trainz Railroad Simulator 2006

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

Game released: PC → August 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...

911 First Responders

Strategy, In real time, Isometric, Sandbox, Simulation, Online

Game released: PC → 25 August 2006

Steam: 94/100

911 First Responders is an isometric strategy game with sandbox elements from developers from the studio Sixteen Tons Entertainment. The game is published by Game...

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2: Triple Thrill Pack

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

Game released: PC → 16 August 2011

Steam: 90/100

This strategy and park-management simulation centers on building an amusement park and attracting visitors. RollerCoaster Tycoon 2: Triple Thrill Pack includes the...

Hearts of Iron 2: Doomsday

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

Game released: PC → 1 September 2009

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...

Mahjong Towers Eternity

Strategy, Top-down view, Puzzle, Sandbox

Game released: PC → August 2006

Players: 10/10

Mahjong Towers Eternity is a top-down strategy game with a mix of puzzle and sandbox from the developers of Big Fish Games, Inc. The game is published by...

Disciples 2: Rise of the Elves (Gold)

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

Game released: PC → 28 January 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...

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Best Games in the Sandbox genre of 2006 for PC