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We filtered the 22 games similar to Jurassic World Evolution 2 down to the 9 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Surviving Mars, Factorio and Satisfactory top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Jurassic World Evolution 2.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim
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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2021Dev Frontier Developments
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Steam ↗Epic ↗Xbox ↗PS ↗

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Within the “Sandbox” category, the closest game to Jurassic World Evolution 2 is Surviving Mars — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Factorio and Satisfactory follow close behind.

#1Surviving Mars92#2Factorio90#3Satisfactory90#4Pacific Drive88#5Oxygen Not Included87
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The best sandbox games like Jurassic World Evolution 2

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Jurassic World Evolution 2. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Surviving Mars
92
iRank78
Surviving Mars
StrategyColony Sim
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60
Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the colony sims cluster, with deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with setting space, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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SteamGOGEpic
#2Factorio
90
iRank89
Factorio
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 98%· 229KRAWG👍 87%· 808MC83IGDB86· 2OC82· 14
Year 2020Dev Wube SoftwarePlaytime ~20hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of colony sims: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, crafting mechanics and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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SteamGOGNintendo
#3Satisfactory
90
iRank94
Satisfactory
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationManagement
Steam👍 97%· 270KRAWG👍 89%· 355IGDB95· 2OC91· 26
Year 2024Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~12hOn PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, co op and crafting mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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SteamEpic
#4Pacific Drive
88
iRank79
Pacific Drive
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 83%· 26KRAWG👍 69%· 85IGDB84· 5OC80· 77
Year 2024Dev Ironwood Studio · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and racing gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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Steam
#5Oxygen Not Included
87
iRank91
Oxygen Not Included
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExploration
Steam👍 97%· 140KRAWG👍 85%· 379MC86
Year 2017Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and setting space, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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SteamEpic
#6Fallout Shelter
85
iRank81
Fallout Shelter
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9
Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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SteamXboxPS
#7Forager
84
iRank82
Forager
StrategyColony Sim
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 43KIGDB71· 4OC76· 28
Year 2019Dev Hop Frog · Humble BundleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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SteamGOGXbox
#8Jurassic World Evolution
55
iRank80
Jurassic World Evolution
StrategyCity Builder
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingExplorationIsometric
Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99
Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

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SteamEpicPS
#9SimCity
49
iRank60
SimCity
StrategyCity Builder
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldBase BuildingIsometric
IGDB60· 13
Year 2013Dev Maxis · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

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