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24 alternatives to Universe Sandbox ²

Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Universe Sandbox ² launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Universe Sandbox ²▲5

   create & destroy on an unimaginable scale

   2015 · universesandbox.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Sandbox Evolution▲77

   Craft or destroy amazing worlds with your godly touch!

   2016 · thesandbox2.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Unturned▲71

   A apocalyptic sandbox survival game 👻

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Rising World▲73

   A voxel based open-world sandbox game

   2015 · rising-world.net · its alternatives →

5. 5
   SimpleRockets▲54

   A sandbox space experience 🚀

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Crackdown 3▲66

   Sandbox gameplay with 100% destructible environments

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Scrap Mechanic▲70

   Build incredible machines in a multiplayer sandbox

   2016 · axolotgames.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Collapse▲75

   The end of society simulator

   2016 · ubisoft.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   CHKN▲94

   That time you made a fake crazy animal in a sandbox game

   2016 · chkngame.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Telepath Tactics▲66

    A deep Strategy RPG with destructible environments

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Parallels: Unknown Universe▲64

    Crazy endless arcade with amazing artwork and concept!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Oort Online▲65

    A voxel MMORPG sandbox

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Planetarium▲61

    An 8-bit planet generator

    2015 · managore.itch.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Gridland ▲87

    An adictive roleplaying stacking puzzle

    2015 · gridland.doublespeakgames.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    A solar system simulation in the browser▲13

    I didn't realize Universe Sandbox ran on MacOS, and I was in the mood to play around a bit. Some functions it's got: - Random system generation - Sonification is super fun too - Habitability Simulation (Just for fun, don't cite this please) - Replacing, spawning, deleting objects I've had tons of fun building this, so I hope someone else can share the joy. It's free and runs in the browser. I'd love to hear any feedback. I think this is at a state where I might leave it as it is, but if people are interested in other features, maybe I'll keep working on it. I've kept saying I'll stop working…

    Dec 2025 · luna.watermelonson.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Polygon Longform - Atlas Reactor▲55

    How an MMO studio created a great competitive game

    2015 · polygon.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Dreamlike Worlds▲56

    A challenging puzzle platformer.

    2016 · indiedb.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Chaos Game▲69

    Create awesome fractal images

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Craft The World▲73

    A unique sandbox strategy game mix of DF and Terraria.

    2015 · crafttheworld.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Jupiter Hell▲54

    A modern turn-based sci-fi roguelike

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Starbound▲67

    An extraterrestrial sandbox adventure game

    2015 · playstarbound.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Roguelands▲66

    A pixelated multiplayer RPG

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Tree of Life▲70

    Sandbox MMO. Do anything (get killed by bears)

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    RESISTOR_▲80

    Hacking on the brink of nuclear destruction

    2015 · its alternatives →

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