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5 Best PC Sandbox Games of All Time

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Best PC Sandbox Games of All Time

We already published the list of best PC games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PC sandbox games of all time.

With amazing titles available, the PC gaming community will surely enjoy a great library of sandbox games.

So, if you’re a PC gamer and love sandbox games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.

And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.

#5. ASTRONEER

ASTRONEER
  • Release Data: System Era Softworks, 2019
  • Genre: Action Adventure » Sandbox

Astroneer offers a unique and relaxing survival game that focuses heavily on exploration and crafting.

However, the complicated controls, especially on a gamepad, and eventual repetition may slightly damage the experience.

Nevertheless, Astroneer is a solid game that any genre fan should consider, especially those who love outer space settings.

#4. Don’t Starve

Don't Starve
  • Release Data: Klei Entertainment, 2013
  • Genre: Action Adventure » Sandbox

Don’t Starve is a captivating game that combines crafting, exploration, and survival in a unique and enthralling way.

It’s easy to sink many hours into this game, but the constant challenges that the game throws at you can be quite insidious.

However, Don’t Starve is still a charming, deep, and intriguing title you should check out.

#3. Starbound

Starbound
  • Release Data: Chucklefish, 2016
  • Genre: Action Adventure » Sandbox

Starbound is a multi-genre game that delivers an exceptional crafting and exploration experience with a unique blend of 2D platformer, engaging combat, and story-driven RPG elements.

With a wealth of different locations to explore, a plethora of items to craft, and exciting ways to defeat aliens, the game provides endless hours of entertainment.

#2. Terraria

Terraria
  • Release Data: Re-Logic, 2011
  • Genre: Action Adventure » Sandbox

Terraria is a solid and affordable addition to the open-sandbox creation genre, offering players a vast world to explore and a variety of monsters to fight off while constructing their dream castles and treehouses.

However, those who prefer clear objectives, storylines, or dislike resource gathering for construction may quickly tire of the game’s more methodical gameplay.

#1. Minecraft

Minecraft
  • Release Data: Mojang AB, 2009
  • Genre: Action Adventure » Sandbox

Minecraft took the world by storm when it first launched, thanks to its huge open-ended nature and encouragement of creativity.

Players simply stack blocks on top of each other to create anything they want.

Generally speaking, your imagination is the limit in Minecraft, and the game combines creativity with light survival elements to create a highly addictive experience.


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