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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 37 games similar to Despelote down to the 4 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Moonbase Alpha, Yakuza and Skate top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Despelote.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2025Dev Julián Cordero

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Within the “Sandbox” category, the closest game to Despelote is Moonbase Alpha — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza and Skate follow close behind.

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The best sandbox games like Despelote

4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Despelote. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Moonbase Alpha
Moonbase Alpha
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 91%· 13KRAWG👍 39%· 75
Year 2010Dev Virtual Heroes · NASAPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Despelote, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sports simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, setting space and co op, while skipping visual 3d

NASA has once again landed on the lunar surface with the goal of colonization, research, and further exploration. Shortly after the return to the Moon, NASA has established a small outpost on the south pole of the moon called Moonbase Alpha.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals68Game mode56
Yakuza
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB77· 3
Year 2005Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega

✓ Shared with Despelote: deep simulation, sports simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

It predates Despelote by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Game mode55Progression55Visuals43
#3Skate
Skate
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB87· 5
Year 2007Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and sandbox freedom.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

It predates Despelote by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals43
#4Football Manager 2022
Football Manager 2022
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldThird Person3D
Steam👍 93%· 22KRAWG👍 82%· 49IGDB90· 2OC86· 42
Year 2021Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~40hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Shared with Despelote: deep simulation, sports simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with resource management, skill tree progression and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

M22 brings new, progressive ways to find that winning edge, instil your footballing style and earn it for the fans. Pack includes an FM 'Coaching Planner' to take your tactical planning and squad building to the next level.

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals74World72Progression0

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