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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 39 games similar to S&box down to the 6 that fit the “Mobile” category. Football Manager 2022, NBA 2K18 and NBA 2K14 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to S&box.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

The best games like S&box on Mobile

6 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.

#1Football Manager 2022Closest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldThird Person2D

Steam👍 93%· 22KRAWG👍 82%· 49IGDB90· 2OC86· 42

Year 2021Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~40hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Shared with S&box: deep simulation, sports simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with resource management, skill tree progression and visual 3d, while skipping offline

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.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 29%· 19KIGDB74· 10OC80· 82

Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against mixed for S&box.

It predates S&box by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3NBA 2K14Closest on game mode

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird Person

IGDB80· 12OC82· 20

Year 2013Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and offline.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Where it drifts furthest from S&box: visuals.

It predates S&box by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4NBA 2K13

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird Person

IGDB75· 10

Year 2012Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and offline.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Where it drifts furthest from S&box: visuals.

It predates S&box by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometric

Steam👍 50%· 60KRAWG👍 47%· 232MC76IGDB77· 8OC76· 71

Year 2019Dev 2K · 2K GamesPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

NBA 2K has evolved into much more than a basketball simulation. 2K continues to redefine what’s possible in sports gaming with NBA 2K20, featuring best in class graphics & gameplay, ground breaking game modes, and unparalleled player control and customization.

Where it drifts furthest from S&box: visuals.

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#6Football Manager 2023Closest on visuals

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerFirst PersonThird Person2D

Steam👍 90%· 20KRAWG👍 78%· 37IGDB83· 2OC83· 32

Year 2022Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like S&box, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: resource management and visual 3d, while skipping sandbox freedom

In Football Manager 2023, it’s not just about picking tactics or crafting a team. It’s about taking on challenges and writing history as you establish your own style. Delve into unrivalled depth and detail as you take charge at your club.

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