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We filtered the 37 games similar to Jurassic World Evolution down to the 26 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Tycoon City: New York, Tropico 3 and Tropico Reloaded top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Jurassic World Evolution.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments

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Within the “Sandbox” category, the closest game to Jurassic World Evolution is Tycoon City: New York — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Tropico 3 and Tropico Reloaded follow close behind.

#1Tycoon City: New York96 #2Tropico 396 #3Tropico Reloaded96 #4Cities in Motion96 #5Dyson Sphere Program93

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The best sandbox games like Jurassic World Evolution

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Jurassic World Evolution. 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.

#1Tycoon City: New York

96

Tycoon City: New York

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 42%· 285MC67IGDB73· 2

Year 2006Playtime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

96

Tropico 3

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 89%· 1.9KRAWG👍 60%· 273MC79

Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

#3Tropico Reloaded

96

Tropico Reloaded

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 971RAWG👍 57%· 47IGDB82· 2

Year 2003Dev Frog City Software · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

#4Cities in Motion

96

Cities in Motion

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldManagementBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 1.1KRAWG👍 57%· 47MC70IGDB67· 1

Year 2011Dev Colossal Order · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

#5Dyson Sphere Program

93

Dyson Sphere Program

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationManagement

Steam👍 98%· 91KRAWG👍 85%· 84

Year 2021Dev Youthcat Studio · Gamera GamePlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with setting space, visual 3d and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

#6Children of the Nile

90

Children of the Nile

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 465MC75IGDB75· 2

Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

#7Space Colony: Steam Edition

90

Space Colony: Steam Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 80%· 658MC74IGDB77· 3

Year 2015Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, setting space and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

89

Townscaper

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 21KIGDB80· 1OC73· 16

Year 2020Dev Oskar Stålberg · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Both are city builders — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#9Cities: Skylines

88

Cities: Skylines

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 289KRAWG👍 87%· 1.5KMC85IGDB76· 13OC83· 91

Year 2015Dev Colossal Order · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Two Point Hospital

88

Two Point Hospital

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldManagementBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 35KIGDB87· 10OC84· 127

Year 2018Dev Two Point Studios · SegaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus

88

shapez

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 15K

Year 2020Dev Tobias Springer · PrismatikaOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of city builders: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and procedural generation, while skipping strong narrative focus

87

SimCity

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayer

IGDB60· 13

Year 2013Dev Maxis · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

#13Planet Coaster

86

Planet Coaster

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldManagementBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 72KRAWG👍 74%· 294MC83IGDB83· 12OC85· 58

Year 2016Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#14Rusty's Retirement

86

Rusty's Retirement

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 15K

Year 2024Dev Mister Morris GamesPlaytime ~18hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping strong narrative focus

#15Mad Games Tycoon

85

Mad Games Tycoon

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldManagementBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 4.4KRAWG👍 79%· 70IGDB90· 1

Year 2016Dev Raylight Games · Toplitz ProductionsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting cartoon and crafting mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Complete list of sandbox games like Jurassic World Evolution

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Jurassic World Evolution, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

House Flipper

House Flipper

Simulation · Sandbox

Planet Zoo

Planet Zoo

Simulation · Sandbox

My Time at Portia

My Time at Portia

Simulation · RPG

WorldBox

WorldBox

Sandbox · Simulation

shapez 2 - Factory

shapez 2 - Factory

Simulation · Puzzle

Prison Architect

Prison Architect

Simulation · Sandbox

Tropico 5

Tropico 5

Simulation · RPG

Dorfromantik

Dorfromantik

Puzzle · Simulation

Jurassic World Evolution 2

Jurassic World Evolution 2

Simulation · Sandbox

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Pacific Drive

Survival · Adventure

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Surviving Mars

Simulation · Survival

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