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iRank75
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFirst PersonThird Person
IGDB75· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo
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We filtered the 39 games similar to S&box down to the 24 that fit the “Co-op” category. Wii Sports, EA SPORTS FC™ 24 and Virtua Tennis 4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to S&box.
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The best co-op games like S&box
24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to S&box. 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.
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineIsometricThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 58%· 111KRAWG👍 60%· 70IGDB66· 6OC74· 95
Year 2023Dev EA Canada & EA Romania · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~30hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Like S&box, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, melee combat and PvP competition, while skipping sandbox freedom
EA SPORTS FC™ 24 welcomes you to The World’s Game—the most true-to-football experience ever with HyperMotionV*, PlayStyles optimised by Opta, and a revolutionised Frostbite™ Engine reinventing how 19,000+ authentic players move, play and look in every match.
Genre100Game mode79Visuals75
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineMultiplayerSoloCo-opThird Person
Steam👍 72%· 341RAWG👍 77%· 65IGDB69· 6
Year 2011Dev SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Nintendo
✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and offline.
≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.
The world’s top stars return – The top players in the world return, joined by some of the most exciting up-and-coming contenders. An all-star line-up of 19 players includes Nadal, Federer, Murray, Sharapova, Wozniacki and Williams. Tennis stardom awaits – A totally new World Tour sees the VT career mode go 'RPG'.
Where it drifts furthest from S&box: visuals.
It predates S&box by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals36
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 56KIGDB72· 8OC72· 84
Year 2020Dev EA Vancouver · EA SportsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineCasual
Steam👍 83%· 841IGDB60· 3
Year 2016Dev Cherry Pop GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS
✓ If you enjoyed S&box, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom
Special EditionPool Nation VR is now fully upgraded to SportsBar VR for all past and present Pool Nation VR owners! About the Game "Numerous comments exploded the web all talking the same thing, that this might be the biggest game released on VR by far…” VR Headsets 3D "Though the HTC vive is incredible early in its life-cycle, it already has its first “killer-app.
It predates S&box by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineIsometric
Steam👍 50%· 110KRAWG👍 19%· 88MC30IGDB30· 2
Year 2021Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with S&box: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, PvP competition and online features, while skipping sandbox freedom
PES, the iconic soccer game series, has been rebranded to "eFootball™" this year. This change signals a new era of virtual soccer, with enhanced graphics and gameplay. Get ready to enjoy a brand new soccer experience that only eFootball™ 2022 can offer! Our ultimate goal has always been to create "the perfect head-to-head experience".
Where it drifts furthest from S&box: visuals.
Genre100Game mode77Visuals43
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineIsometric
Steam👍 50%· 110KRAWG👍 19%· 88MC30IGDB30· 2
Year 2021Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Like S&box, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, PvP competition and online features, while skipping sandbox freedom
PES, the iconic soccer game series, has been rebranded to "eFootball™" this year. This change signals a new era of virtual soccer, with enhanced graphics and gameplay. Get ready to enjoy a brand new soccer experience that only eFootball™ 2022 can offer! Our ultimate goal has always been to create "the perfect head-to-head experience".
Where it drifts furthest from S&box: visuals.
Genre100Game mode77Visuals43
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opOnline
Steam👍 58%· 39KRAWG👍 45%· 40OC76· 78
Year 2021Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ If you enjoyed S&box, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, online features and skill tree progression, while skipping sandbox freedom
NBA 2K22 puts the entire basketball universe in your hands. PLAY NOW in real NBA and WNBA environments against authentic teams and players. Build your own dream team in MyTEAM with today’s stars and yesterday’s legends.
Where it drifts furthest from S&box: visuals.
Genre100Game mode93Visuals0
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opIsometric
Steam👍 76%· 56KRAWG👍 49%· 270MC67
Year 2020Dev Electronic Arts Canada · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with S&box: deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, vibe casual and setting modern, while skipping sandbox freedom
Win as One in EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, powered by Frostbite™. FIFA 21 has more ways to play than ever before - including the UEFA Champions League and CONMEBOL Libertadores. Stay tuned for exciting news to come.
Where it drifts furthest from S&box: visuals.
Genre100Game mode72Visuals43
SimulationJob Sim
Steam👍 53%· 106KRAWG👍 42%· 42OC76· 91
Year 2024Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~41hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with S&box: deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, setting modern and PvP competition, while skipping sandbox freedom
EA SPORTS FC™ 25 gives you more ways to win for the club. Team up with friends in your favourite modes with the new 5v5 Rush, and manage your club to victory as FC IQ delivers more tactical control than ever before.
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iRank78
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 2.3KIGDB75· 10OC77· 74
Year 2020Dev DEVM Games · Team17On PS4 · PC · Xbox
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op
IGDB84· 6
Year 2007Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac
✓ If you enjoyed S&box, expect deep simulation, offline and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping sports simulation
It predates S&box by 19 years, with what that implies technically.
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iRank70
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSandbox WorldThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 91%· 13KRAWG👍 39%· 75
Year 2010Dev Virtual Heroes · NASAPlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ If you enjoyed S&box, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and sandbox freedom
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping offline
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.
It predates S&box by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100World74Game mode67Visuals61
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 29%· 19KIGDB74· 10OC80· 82
Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricThird Person
IGDB87· 4
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PC
✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.
It predates S&box by 23 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode77Visuals66
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