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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 32 that fit the “Sports” category. Moonbase Alpha, Football Manager 2022 and Skate top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to S&box.

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32 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.

#1Moonbase AlphaClosest overall match

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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.

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#2Football Manager 2022Closest on world

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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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#3Skate

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SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldThird PersonOpen World

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Year 2007Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed S&box, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping offline

Where it drifts furthest from S&box: visuals.

It predates S&box by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Wii SportsClosest on game mode

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFirst PersonThird Person

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Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

It predates S&box by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5EA SPORTS FC™ 24Closest on visuals

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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.

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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.

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#7FIFA 21

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MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 56KIGDB72· 8OC72· 84

Year 2020Dev EA Vancouver · EA SportsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ 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

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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.

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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.

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#10eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE

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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

Where it drifts furthest from S&box: visuals.

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#11NBA 2K22

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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.

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#12EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21

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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.

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#13NBA 2K18

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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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Steam PS

#14World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricThird Person

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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.

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#15FIFA Soccer 13

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricThird Person

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Year 2012Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

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

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