Best Sandbox Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,345 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 7/22/2025.
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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 909,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 895,037 positive reviews and 14,240 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 286,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 282,478 positive reviews and 4,133 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| 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 908,401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 890,549 positive reviews and 17,852 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| 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 1,424,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,388,302 positive reviews and 36,049 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 216,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 211,950 positive reviews and 4,495 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 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 | $27.99 |
| 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 140,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 137,280 positive reviews and 2,849 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Sandbox games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 137,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134,445 positive reviews and 2,992 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Sandbox games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163,323 positive reviews and 3,800 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 |
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 331,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 322,871 positive reviews and 8,703 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 360,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 350,409 positive reviews and 9,959 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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| 49,733 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,940 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 50,108 | 11/16/2018 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23,861 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 60,750 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,013 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,312 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,277 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,430 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,552 | 12/18/2018 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,788 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 641 | 10/11/2024 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24,043 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,130 | 1/21/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25,573 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25,612 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,764 | 5/18/2015 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,630 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 262 | 8/3/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 522 | 11/2/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 19). Wallpaper Engine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 14). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Bloons TD 6 on Steam. Steam Store.