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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Clean The Sea! down to the 17 that fit the “Sandbox” category. SpaceEngine, From Dust and Kerbal Space Program top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Clean The Sea!.

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Within the “Sandbox” category, the closest game to Clean The Sea! is SpaceEngine — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. From Dust and Kerbal Space Program follow close behind.

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The best sandbox games like Clean The Sea!

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Clean The Sea!. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1SpaceEngineClosest overall match

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SpaceEngine

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualRelaxingOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36

Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

SpaceEngine is a 1:1 scale science-based Universe simulator, featuring billions upon billions of galaxies, nebulae, stars, and planets, all shown at their full real-world scale.

Genre100Game mode100World82Tone71Visuals71Progression64

#2From DustClosest on world

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From Dust

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 67%· 2.9KIGDB80· 5

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and combat magic, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Clean The Sea!.

It predates Clean The Sea! by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Kerbal Space ProgramClosest on progression

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Kerbal Space Program

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 140KRAWG👍 84%· 408MC88IGDB87· 7OC81· 41

Year 2015Dev Squad · Private DivisionPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and setting space, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

How to build a spaceship capable of delivering a human crew into space - and return this crew back?

Where it drifts furthest from Clean The Sea!: tone and visuals.

It predates Clean The Sea! by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals39Tone0

#4X: Beyond the Frontier

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X: Beyond the Frontier

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationMelee

Steam👍 75%· 387RAWG👍 56%· 32MC67IGDB30· 1

Year 1999Dev Egosoft · THQPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, melee combat and setting space, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.

Where it drifts furthest from Clean The Sea!: visuals and progression.

It predates Clean The Sea! by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression48Visuals0

#5X2: The Threat

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X2: The Threat

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationMelee

Steam👍 83%· 522RAWG👍 58%· 36MC72IGDB67· 2

Year 2003Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and setting space, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.

Where it drifts furthest from Clean The Sea!: visuals and progression.

It predates Clean The Sea! by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression43Visuals0

#6Animal Crossing: City Folk

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Animal Crossing: City Folk

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

IGDB70· 5

Year 2008Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Clean The Sea!: visuals.

It predates Clean The Sea! by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression59Game mode54Visuals48

#7Grow HomeClosest on tone

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Grow Home

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualCozyRelaxingOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Clean The Sea!: visuals.

It predates Clean The Sea! by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone96Progression64Visuals0

#8Scribblenauts Unlimited

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Scribblenauts Unlimited

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualCozySandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB72· 10

Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing sandbox freedom, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Clean The Sea!: visuals.

It predates Clean The Sea! by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone70Progression55Visuals0

#9The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

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The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

IGDB92· 15OC90· 71

Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Clean The Sea!: visuals.

It predates Clean The Sea! by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression84Visuals48

#10Assassin's Creed

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Assassin's Creed

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationSkill Tree

IGDB81· 4

Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Clean The Sea!: visuals.

It predates Clean The Sea! by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression84Visuals0

#11The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationSkill Tree

IGDB98· 27OC96· 167

Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Clean The Sea!: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression71Visuals0

#12The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationRanged

IGDB95· 6OC95· 164

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Clean The Sea!: visuals and progression.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression47Visuals0

#13Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

IGDB89· 9

Year 2009Dev Rockstar Leeds · Rockstar GamesOn Android · iOS

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Clean The Sea! by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals60Progression59Game mode54

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L.A. Noire

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationRanged

Steam👍 86%· 36KIGDB89· 7

Year 2011Dev Team Bondi · Take-Two InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Clean The Sea!: tone and visuals.

It predates Clean The Sea! by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression61Tone0Visuals0

#15The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationRanged

Year 1998Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Clean The Sea!: tone and visuals.

It predates Clean The Sea! by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression59Tone0Visuals0

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