Terraria meets Rimworld in intergalactic sandbox game, demo out now
Love the in-depth exploration, crafting, and building of Terraria’s 2D world? How about the colony management elements of looking after various settlers with unique traits in Rimworld? What if you…
Introducing Farworld Pioneers: an Open World, Sci-fi Sandbox
Hey there, I’m Rho Watson, the lead developer behind Farworld Pioneers. This 2D adventure galaxy sandbox is a hybrid of many genres. More than that, though, it’s the game I’ve…
Saints Row is still a thing, as Volition revives sandbox with new DLC
Don’t call it a comeback, but Saints Row, the Volition sandbox game that struggled for sales and plaudits in 2022, is set for a sweeping overhaul courtesy of a sizeable…
Lil Gator Game Developer Interview: Make Your Own Fun With Adorable Sandbox Exploration
Lil Gator Game is a charming sandbox adventure from MegaWobble. It's available for $19.99 on Steam, but it's this month's IGN Plus game and Plus members can get a Steam…
Aloft, a ‘Co-op Floating Island Survival Sandbox Game,’ Announced for PC
Aloft, a "co-op floating island survival sandbox game," has been announced for PC. A demo is now available on Steam.The publisher, Astrolabe Interactive, describes Aloft as such: "In Aloft, players…
The best sandbox games on PC 2023
The best sandbox games are difficult to nail down, as the sandbox style is spread across countless genres with disparate mechanics and settings. But all sandboxes share a common trait:…
GTA 5 mod fully rebuilds Rockstar sandbox game’s old wanted system
A new GTA 5 mod overhauls the police response and wanted systems in Rockstar’s stalwart sandbox game, tweaking how the police will respond, what types of units they will send,…
Unofficial Red Dead Redemption 2 update keeps Rockstar’s sandbox alive
Red Dead Redemption 2 updates are rare and pretty thin nowadays, as Rockstar abandons the western sandbox game ahead of the imminent GTA 6 release date. But RDR 2 fans…
Population: One producer discusses Sandbox mode and user-generated content
On the heels of a new trailer, Shacknews speaks with BigBox VR Producer Casey White about Population: One's upcoming Sandbox mode.
Minecraft mod turns sandbox game into a beer-crafting Brewmaster
Some Minecraft mods out there can add entirely new aspects to the sandbox game that have it feeling more reminiscent of other genres or games. It's a great way to…