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We filtered the 38 games similar to WorldBox down to the 26 that fit the “Sandbox” category. My Time at Portia, Tropico 5 and Tropico 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to WorldBox.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

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CozyRelaxingSolo

Year 2018Dev Maxim Karpenko

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Steam ↗itch.io ↗

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Within the “Sandbox” category, the closest game to WorldBox is My Time at Portia — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Tropico 5 and Tropico 3 follow close behind.

#1My Time at Portia88 #2Tropico 577 #3Tropico 395 #4Tycoon City: New York95 #5Tropico Reloaded95

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The best sandbox games like WorldBox

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to WorldBox. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1My Time at Portia

88

My Time at Portia

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCozyRelaxingSandbox WorldFantasyBase Building

Steam👍 92%· 44KIGDB70· 10OC75· 70

Year 2019Dev Pathea Games · Team17On PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and vibe casual, while skipping procedural generation

77

Tropico 5

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 14OC76· 52

Year 2014Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

95

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: deep RPG systems.

#4Tycoon City: New York

95

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: deep RPG systems.

#5Tropico Reloaded

95

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: deep RPG systems.

#6Cities in Motion

95

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: deep RPG systems.

93

Townscaper

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloRelaxingCozySandbox WorldProceduralBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 21KIGDB80· 1OC73· 16

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

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

93

Dorfromantik

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloRelaxingSandbox WorldProceduralBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 80%· 220OC83· 30

Year 2022Dev Toukana InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, turn-based strategy and card game strategy, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam GOG Nintendo

#9Rusty's Retirement

90

Rusty's Retirement

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCozyRelaxingSandbox WorldFantasyManagementBase BuildingPixel ArtIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 15K

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

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep RPG systems

#10Children of the Nile

89

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 deep RPG systems

#11Dyson Sphere Program

88

Dyson Sphere Program

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldBase BuildingManagementEarly Access

Steam👍 98%· 91KRAWG👍 85%· 84

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

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

88

shapez

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloSandbox WorldProceduralBase BuildingManagementIsometric

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 open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

#13Cities: 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 deep RPG systems

Steam Epic Xbox

87

Planet Zoo

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCozyRelaxingSandbox WorldManagementBase Building

Steam👍 91%· 95KRAWG👍 82%· 135MC81OC81· 67

Year 2019Dev Frontier DevelopmentsPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep RPG systems

#15Two Point Hospital

87

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 deep RPG systems

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