Sandbox tag
Tag created in June 2017
Sandbox's popularity amongst developers
This chart displays the games released over the years with the Sandbox tag and the percentage of total Steam releases they represent. The number of releases gives a sense of the amount of games published each year. It often increases, following the total amount of Steam games released.
The percentage, on the other hand, gives a better idea of the trend a tag follows. It shows if, in proportion, the Sandbox tag is getting more or less popular from a developer's perspective. The Review chart will tell us if this trend is a good thing (i.e. players interest is increasing, tag is undercrowded) or if it's the opposite.
The Sandbox tag has peaked in 2022, with 596 games released. The tag's popularity is in a range between 0.88% in 2011 and 0.31% in 2020.
Keep in mind that the current year is not over, so the number of games released will still increase. But the percentage is usually a good estimate.
Sandbox's popularity amongst players
This chart shows the reviews for games with the Sandbox tag, either as count and as a percentage of all Steam reviews, and the average value for a game. Note that if the normalized and average lines are too small, you can deactivate the review count and % of the average lines by clicking on the legend.
While the review count clearly quantifies the reviews a tag receives, keep in mind that it also follows the popularity of Steam itself. The value normalized as a percentage of all Steam reviews is often more revealing, as it gives you the popularity trend for Sandbox tag games.
A standard game associated with this tag received on average between 55 (2010) and 2307 (2020) reviews. Keep in mind that it is the average and not the median, meaning it is heavily influenced by extreme values, like a very successful game with this tag.
The reviews per game as a percentage of the average show that games in the Sandbox tag received between 153% (2010) and 567% (2019) reviews compared to other tags.
Price of games tagged with Sandbox
This chart displays the evolution of the Sandbox tag's games price in USD over time, as well as the percentage of free games in this tag. Bear in mind that there is inflation over time, which means that a price should slowly increase just to keep the same value.
The median game price was at its lowest in 2008 at 9.99$, and peaked in 2012 at 14.99$. The free to play ratio peaked in 2012 at 28%, and bottomed in 2023 at 1%.
Positive reviews ratio for Sandbox, per language
This chart shows an aggregated Steam rating for all the Sandbox tag games, classed by language. It helps estimate how different audiences judge a game with this tag. A lower rating doesn't necessarily mean that the audience doesn't like that tag. Some cultures have different standards and expectations. It will however affect a game's rating nonetheless.
The best rating for Sandbox games is 94% for the Romanian audience, and the worst is 80% for the Japanese audience.
| Image | Name | Description | Price | Rating | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Garry's Mod | Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play. | 9.99 | 96.8% | Nov 29, 2006 |
  | Universe Sandbox | Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe. VR optional. | 29.99 | 96.1% | Aug 24, 2015 |
  | Craft The World | Craft The World is a unique sandbox strategy game, the mix of Dungeon Keeper, Terraria and Dwarf Fortress.Explore a random generated world populated by dangerous creatures, build a dwarf fortress, gather resources, and craft all the items, weapons, and armor you need. | 18.99 | 88.8% | Nov 24, 2014 |
  | Blockland | Blockland is a non-linear sandbox game with no set goals, giving players the freedom to design and construct elaborate structures. Styled as a tiny minifigure, players build inside of the virtual world using bricks reminiscent of toy blocks. | 9.99 | 70.1% | Dec 16, 2013 |
  | Darkout | Crashed and alone on a world mankind tried to leave behind, Darkout challenges players to survive on Illuna, in harsh, procedurally generated biomes, utilizing the game’s sandbox features to build shelters, craft weapons, and research new technologies.You are not alone. | 9.99 | 50.9% | Dec 4, 2013 |
  | The Sandbox | READY FOR CRAFTING VIRTUAL WORLDS ON YOUR PC?The acclaimed world-building game featuring a unique mission-based approach is coming onto PC via Steam Early Access. With over 16 million players on mobile & tablets versions and 1,500,000 pixel blocks creations shared in the Online Gallery to date, this PC version is taking world... | 4.99 | 56.9% | Jun 29, 2015 |
  | Autocraft | Create, Collect, and Crash in Autocraft, a physics destruction sandbox. Create your own cars, rockets, tanks, planes, boats, and more. | 9.99 | 52.4% | Sep 20, 2017 |
  | Domestic Dog | DOG Simulation / Survival / Exploration : Become a randomized dog and survive the harsh domestic life! | 2.99 | 81.7% | Apr 10, 2015 |
  | X4: Foundations | X4: FOUNDATIONS brings our most sophisticated universe SIMULATION ever. Fly every ship, EXPLORE space or manage an empire; TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD and THINK carefully, while you embark on an epic journey. Experience tons of improvements with the massive 6.00 Update! | 49.99 | 76.5% | Nov 30, 2018 |
  | Tabletopia | Tabletopia is a sandbox virtual table with high-quality board games and ready setups. Already 2000+ games and counting! Play how you want with whom you want: guests don’t need accounts to play. Or make your own games, no programming skills required. | Free | 62.2% | Nov 30, 2016 |
  | Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades | Do you like hot dogs? How about horseshoes? Hand grenades? (everyone likes hand grenades) Anyway, we've got all that, and guns. SO MANY GUNS. So if you like ordnance, meat, and far too many groan-worthy puns, this is the VR sandbox game for you. | 19.99 | 97.3% | Apr 5, 2016 |
  | The Sandbox Evolution - Craft a 2D Pixel Universe! | Use your godly powers to craft amazing pixel worlds or destroy the universe! Play with physics, over 200 elements and controllable heroes. Make your own games or levels, and then share your creations online. There are no limits to your creativity and imagination! | Free | 52.5% | Nov 15, 2016 |
  | Totally Accurate Battle Simulator | Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer. | 19.99 | 98% | Apr 1, 2021 |
  | Brick Rigs | Build your own vehicles or download one of the more than 200,000 creations already uploaded to the Workshop and experience the dynamic driving and destruction physics of Brick Rigs! | 18.99 | 93.5% | Jul 14, 2023 |
  | Stormworks: Build and Rescue | Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Release your inner hero as you battle fierce storms out at sea to rescue those in need. | 24.99 | 92.3% | Sep 17, 2020 |
  | Mutilate-a-Doll 2 | A highly customizable virtual stressball and physics sandbox about mutilating ragdolls in various ways using an overwhelming amount of weapons and tools. | 9 | 93.3% | Mar 1, 2019 |
  | Rover Builder | Rover Builder is a 3D engineering sim tasking you to create the right rover to complete the job. Unleash your creativity in the garage, building vehicles using an impressive array of parts, materials and machinery. Or try your hand at level editor - creating entire missions and levels from scratch! | 9.99 | 73.9% | Mar 28, 2022 |
  | Infinite Gravity | This is a build sandbox game We have hundreds of elements for your choice We offer a variety of materials in building their ideal architectural works for you We will also open survival mode in the future | 9.99 | 67.5% | Mar 21, 2018 |
  | Ancient Warfare 3 | Dive into a sandbox full of action and customization! Choose from different game modes like deathmatch, conquest, king of the hill, zombie survival and many more. Create your own scenarios and content in the easy to use in-game editors or use one of the 30000+ workshop items from other players... | 12.99 | 94.9% | Dec 21, 2017 |
  | Playcraft | Playcraft is a multiplayer game-creation sandbox accessible to anyone! | 14.99 | 80.6% | Jan 17, 2023 |
  | Feelin | Make your own avatar. Construct as best you can. Feelin open world all constructions are shared by all players. Become a Feelin resident, own land, collect items, build and develop this world! Thank you for your constructions and contributions. | 6.99 | 55.6% | Aug 22, 2018 |
  | Transport INC | Become the manager of the largest transport corporation ever! Create new planes, bus, trains and truck connections. Optimize them to ever-changing demands and adapt to unexpected events. Beat the competition. Connect cities all around the real world map! | 11.99 | 73.3% | Aug 27, 2020 |
  | Dieselpunk Wars | Dieselpunk Wars is a vehicle building game, focused on combat with advanced physics and damage simulation. Use over 300 elements to build a war machine of your dreams. Construct vehicles that ride on the ground, soar through the skies, or dive underwater. Prepare for combat and test your skills! | 14.99 | 57.6% | May 13, 2021 |
  | Float Night | Float Night is a small sandbox game that is easy to collect resources, simple to build, no craft, and sustainable. | 3.99 | 71.2% | Nov 9, 2018 |