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We filtered the 39 games similar to S&box down to the 18 that fit the “Xbox” category. Football Manager 2022, EA SPORTS FC™ 24 and FIFA 21 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to S&box.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to S&box is Football Manager 2022 — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. EA SPORTS FC™ 24 and FIFA 21 follow close behind.

#1Football Manager 202271 #2EA SPORTS FC™ 2470 #3FIFA 2165 #4eFootball™64 #5eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE64

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The best games like S&box on Xbox

18 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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Football Manager 2022

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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.

Genre100World100Visuals53Game mode52

#2EA SPORTS FC™ 24Closest on visuals

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EA SPORTS FC™ 24

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob 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

65

FIFA 21

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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

Genre100Game mode71Visuals66

64

eFootball™

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob 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

#5eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE

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eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob 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

63

NBA 2K22

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob 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

#7EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21

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EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob 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

62

NBA 2K18

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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.

Genre100Game mode77Visuals66

#9Golf With Your Friends

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Golf With Your Friends

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerSoloCo-opIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 73KRAWG👍 81%· 372MC69IGDB72· 4OC67· 26

Year 2016Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like S&box, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, combat tactical and early access, while skipping sandbox freedom

Golf With Your Friends is an entertaining, challenging, multiplayer mini golf game for up to 12 players. The game currently has 6 levels containing 18 holes each. The controls are simple and the game is designed for the user to be able to host or join a game within a few seconds.

It predates S&box by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode75Visuals66

#10EA SPORTS FC™ 25

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EA SPORTS FC™ 25

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSoloPvP

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.

60

NBA 2K14

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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.

Genre100Game mode84Visuals36

60

NBA 2K15

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird Person

IGDB81· 7OC80· 44

Year 2014Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · 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 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode84Visuals36

59

NBA 2K16

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person

Steam👍 52%· 7.4KIGDB90· 5OC84· 35

Year 2015Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Where it drifts furthest from S&box: visuals.

It predates S&box by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode78Visuals36

59

NBA 2K20

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.

Genre100Game mode77Visuals43

59

NBA 2K17

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person

Steam👍 54%· 8.8KIGDB85· 13OC88· 54

Year 2016Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Where it drifts furthest from S&box: visuals.

It predates S&box by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode77Visuals36

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