Most Played Sandbox Games on Steam
Take a look at the top sandbox games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of August 30th 2025. Want to explore even more sandbox titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best sandbox games.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more. RimWorld is a game developed and published by . Released on October 17th 2018 has received 210,517 reviews of which 206,216 were positive and 4,301 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played sandbox game, thanks to its 33,223 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
206,216
4,301
33,223
players
2. 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. Garry's Mod is a game developed and published by . Released on November 29th 2006 has received 1,159,707 reviews of which 1,122,546 were positive and 37,161 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 21,849 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among sandbox games based on player count.
9.6
1,122,546
37,161
21,849
players
3. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available! Terraria is a game developed and published by . Released on May 16th 2011 has received 1,409,473 reviews of which 1,373,979 were positive and 35,494 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 18,411 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among sandbox games based on player count.
9.7
1,373,979
35,494
18,411
players
4. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you. Factorio is a game developed and published by . Released on August 14th 2020 has received 215,209 reviews of which 208,770 were positive and 6,439 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 16,361 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played sandbox games.
9.6
208,770
6,439
16,361
players
5. Space Engineers
Space Engineers is a sandbox game about engineering, construction, exploration and survival in space and on planets. Players build space ships, space stations, planetary outposts of various sizes and uses, pilot ships and travel through space to explore planets and gather resources to survive. Space Engineers is a game developed and published by . Released on February 28th 2019 has received 132,347 reviews of which 117,204 were positive and 15,143 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 10,077 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played sandbox games.
8.8
117,204
15,143
10,077
players
6. Albion Online
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion. Albion Online is a game developed and published by . Released on May 16th 2018 has received 83,074 reviews of which 65,583 were positive and 17,491 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 8,488 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played sandbox games.
7.8
65,583
17,491
8,488
players
7. Tabletop Simulator
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities! Tabletop Simulator is a game developed and published by . Released on June 05th 2015 has received 70,660 reviews of which 66,735 were positive and 3,925 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 6,294 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played sandbox games.
9.3
66,735
3,925
6,294
players
8. Kenshi
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors. Kenshi is a game developed and published by . Released on December 06th 2018 has received 98,135 reviews of which 93,712 were positive and 4,423 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 4,705 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played sandbox games.
9.4
93,712
4,423
4,705
players
9. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space. People Playground is a game developed and published by . Released on July 23rd 2019 has received 281,763 reviews of which 277,746 were positive and 4,017 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. With 4,441 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played sandbox games.
9.8
277,746
4,017
4,441
players
10. Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Gird your loins and sharpen your steel! Besiege 20 unique enemy lords and battle friends online, in this expanded remaster of the classic 'castle sim'. Relive history with new units, opponents, visuals, audio, campaigns, skirmish trails, co-op and larger maps. Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on July 15th 2025 has received 5,700 reviews of which 5,151 were positive and 549 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 3,829 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played sandbox games.
8.7
5,151
549
3,829
players
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