Best-rated sandbox games
Dwarf Fortress tops this ranking with 93/100, ahead of Minecraft (93/100) and The Sims (92/100). Metacritic critic scores. 24 games ranked.
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| # | Game | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwarf FortressMetascore, PC version (12 reviews) | 93/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 2 | MinecraftMetascore, PC version | 93/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 3 | The SimsMetascore, PC version | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 4 | ValheimPC Metascore | 90/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 5 | DreamsMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (85 reviews) | 89/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 6 | Kerbal Space ProgramMetascore, PC version (25 reviews) | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 7 | TerrariaMetascore, PC version | 83/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 8 | StarboundMetascore, PC version (21 reviews) | 81/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 9 | Elite DangerousMetascore, PC version (55 reviews) | 80/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 10 | TeardownMetascore, PC version (20 reviews) | 80/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 11 | FortniteMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (main score) | 78/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 12 | Mount & Blade: WarbandMetascore, PC version (23 reviews) | 78/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 13 | Mount & Blade II: BannerlordMetascore, PC version (25 reviews) | 77/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 14 | KenshiMetascore, PC version | 75/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 15 | Arma 3Metascore, PC version (38 reviews) | 74/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 16 | Disney InfinityMetascore, Xbox 360 (38 reviews) | 74/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 17 | Albion OnlineMetascore, PC version (8 reviews) | 72/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 18 | AstroneerMetascore, PC version (18 reviews) | 71/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 19 | No Man's SkyMetascore, PS4 version (96 reviews) | 71/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 20 | The Sims 4PC Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 75 reviews) | 70/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 21 | EVE OnlineMetascore, PC | 69/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 22 | Goat SimulatorMetascore, PC version (39 reviews) | 62/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 23 | Minecraft: Pocket EditionMetascore, iOS version (11 reviews) | 53/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 24 | 7 Days to DieMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (17 reviews) | 47/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
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