Best Sandbox Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,142 Sandbox games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Sandbox game rankings were last updated on 11/15/2024.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Sandbox game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 778,220 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 765,246 positive reviews and 12,974 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
People Playground has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Sandbox games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 264,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 260,375 positive reviews and 3,684 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2019 |
| Developer | mestiez |
| Publisher | Studio Minus |
| Steam App Id | 1118200 |
3. Wallpaper Engine
Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop!
Wallpaper Engine has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Sandbox games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 837,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 821,082 positive reviews and 16,380 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Wallpaper Engine on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2018 |
| Developer | Wallpaper Engine Team |
| Publisher | Wallpaper Engine Team |
| Steam App Id | 431960 |
4. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Sandbox games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,345,704 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,312,344 positive reviews and 33,360 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Sandbox games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 196,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,535 positive reviews and 3,962 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
6. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Sandbox games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,867 positive reviews and 2,608 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
7. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Sandbox games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,536 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,830 positive reviews and 3,706 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
8. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Sandbox games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 126,474 positive reviews and 2,808 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 508440 |
9. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
BeamNG.drive has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Sandbox games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 281,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 274,064 positive reviews and 7,410 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BeamNG.drive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Bloons TD 6
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Bloons TD 6 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Sandbox games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 332,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 323,859 positive reviews and 9,014 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloons TD 6 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 12/18/2018 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 960090 |
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| 63,768 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,541 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 87,209 | 11/16/2018 | 97 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,093 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20,929 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 832 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,758 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,208 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16,249 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,003 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,717 | 1/21/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22,865 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 50,969 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15,692 | 5/18/2015 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25,207 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,984 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,828 | 10/11/2024 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26,981 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 152 | 8/3/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,902 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Wallpaper Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.