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Cities XL 2011
Strategy 14 October 2010
The next installment of the strategic series about building and managing cities. This time the creators resigned from online mode in order to fully focus on solo gameplay. The game allows you to build your own metropolis from scratch anywhere in the world or take one of the ready-made scenarios. While playing, we have to develop the agglomeration dynamically and take care of the residents' satisfaction.
Under The Ocean
Action canceled
Sandbox platformer, in which we try to survive on the archipelago of mysterious islands. We must provide shelter, get water and food, construct our own objects and defend ourselves against predators. In addition to survival, exploration of the virtual world also plays an important role.
Crackdown 3
Action 15 February 2019
The third installment in a series of popular, open-world futuristic action games. Crackdown 3 introduces the franchise to the eighth-gen consoles. The game was created by Cloudgine – a British studio led by David Jones, who is the father of the series. Similar to the previous installments, the player is taken to a futuristic city of an open structure, assuming the role of a futuristic officer of the law who faces organized crime.
ApocZ
Action 25 March 2014
A sandbox action shooter set in the open world of a small town in Ukraine, captured by the zombie invasion. At the heart of the game is network competition in PvE or PvP mode, during which we eliminate hordes of infected people or fight with other survivors.
Star Control: Origins
Strategy 20 September 2018
Star Control Origins is a space sandbox developed by Stardock Entertainment. The player assumes the role of a captain of a space ship and he or she explores a dynamically changing galaxy. During the game the player discovers new planets, gathers resources, trades, participates in battles and performs diplomacy.
The Solus Project
Adventure 07 June 2016
A science fiction survival sandbox game that combines arcade elements with numerous logic puzzles. It was developed by Teotl, a Swedish studio known for such productions as Unmechanical or The Ball. The story of The Souls Project is set in the world of the latter game, although the action takes place in the distant future where the Earth is at the verge of an ecological disaster. In the game, we assume the role of a space colonist, a member of an expedition to find new inhabitable worlds.
Planet Explorers
Arcade 08 November 2016
A Minecraft-inspired sandbox simulation game that emphasizes survival aspects. It was developed by the independent developer Pathea Games and tells the story of a group of colonists whose ship broke down while landing on an uncharted planet. Those who survived the crash have to keep fighting for survival in an unknown and hostile environment. The gameplay mechanics are typical to the genre and involve primarily exploration, gathering resources, constructing various items, vehicles, and weapons.
Forza Horizon 4: Fortune Island
Racing 13 December 2018
The first big add-on to Forza Horizon 4, which takes the players to an island north of the UK. New races and challenges await them there, as well as previously unseen atmospheric phenomena, such as thunderstorms and auroras.
Far Cry 3: Classic Edition
Action 29 May 2018
Special edition of Far Cry 3 game, developed for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One devices. Far Cry 3: Classic Edition lets us play as Jason Brody, who must save his friends from the hands of psychopathic pirates terrorizing Rook Islands.
Citadel: Forged with Fire
RPG 01 November 2019
Citadel: Forged with Fire is a multiplayer fantasy RPG developed and published by Blue Isle. The production is meant solely for online play and is sandbox in nature, letting the players choose their own career path. The users assume the role of arcane arts adepts and use their spell knowledge to explore a fantastical realm that is full of dangers and secrets, perform quests, build strongholds and siege engines, and compete with other people.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Narco Road
Action 18 April 2017
The first big expansion to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands – a third-person open-world shooter created by Ubisoft. This time, players are tasked with eliminating a gang led by so-called El Invisible. In order to reach their goal, first your squad has to infiltrate smaller organizations: Kamikazes, Jinetes Locos, and Death Riders. The Narco Road DLC offers 15 new story-driven missions, 4 new types of side quests and special racing challenges.
Planet Nomads
Action 03 May 2019
A survival sandbox game, in which the player assumes the role of an astronaut, who is trying to stay alive on a desolate planet. Developed by Craneballs, Planet Nomads offers the player with a procedurally-generated open world. One has to tend to his character’s basic needs - this means satisfying both hunger and thirst, as well as taking care of his general health condition.
Hurtworld
Action 10 December 2019
A survival simulator that emphasizes multiplayer. It is the first major production by Bankroll, an Australian developer studio. The gameplay mechanics do not deviate from the majority of similar games, especially the bestselling Rust. The player character finds himself at a vast desert plain and his task is to survive in this hostile environment.
Star Traders: Frontiers
RPG 01 August 2018
A space RPG with emphasized strategic elements developed by Trese Brothers Games. The game takes place in the universe known from the first installment of the series and from the turn-based game Star Traders 4X Empires. The title allows the player to assume the role of a captain of a space ship who is trying to earn money for himself and his crew.
Cities XXL
Strategy 05 February 2015
A sequel to the popular economic strategy Cities XL, released in 2009 and re-relased twice in enhanced editions. The game was produced by Focus Home Interactive, which purchased the brand license after the original publisher, Monte Cristo, went bankrupt. The basic mechanics remain unchanged: you play as the mayor of a virtual city and your task is to manage its development and to make sure everything is functioning as it should.
LEGO Worlds
Action 07 March 2017
Another game from Traveller's Tales, featuring the highly-popular LEGO bricks. Unlike the previous installments in the series, this time the game doesn’t take us to any movie or comic book universe. LEGO Worlds was designed as a multiplayer virtual playground, in which the gameplay is focused on creating our own constructions and exploring thus created brick world with other players.
Eco
Simulation 06 February 2018
Eco is a sandbox game developed by Strange Loop Games. The title features an advanced ecosystem simulation. The players' actions have direct impact on the environment and unwise exploitation might lead to the collapse of the whole biome.
Home Free
Simulation canceled
Original survival adventure action with RPG elements, in which we play the role of a homeless dog, looking for his place in a large, randomly generated city. Our job is to take care of your pet's basic needs, such as eating, drinking and resting places. However, the game offers full freedom of action, so the way tasks are carried out depends on the player's preferences.
Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead
Strategy 04 March 2024
Crusader Kings III: Legends of the Dead is an expansion to the best selling strategy from Paradox Interactive. The DLC allows us to take care of our royal legacy. It also forces the player to deal with various plagues, including the infamous Black Death epidemic.
Pixelshire
RPG December 2024
Farming RPG with elements of action adventure game and life sim. In Pixelshire we find ourselves on the Arcadia continent, which we can freely roam. Apart from that game allows us to run our own farm or store and take care of development of the whole title town.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - The Sky Breaker
Action 16 July 2024
The first major expansion to the action adventure game based on the movie license. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - The Sky Breaker offers new areas & quests in the Upper Plains, new enemy types, new legendary items, timed challenges and a higher level cap.
Forgotten Seas
Action 07 June 2024
A survival sandbox TPP game. In Forgotten Seas we can sail in the Bermudas using a ship we've created ourselves. The game is about exploring, obtaining valuable resources and engaging in battles on sea, land or the ship's deck. We can play solo or in coop.
Keplerth
Simulation 23 May 2022
An open-world survival game in which we observe the action from a top-down view. In Keplerth we find ourselves on an alien planet and fight for survival, playing solo or in co-op mode. Game has unique character development system, which is based on genes editing.
Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
Adventure 09 November 2023
Adventure game with an extended crafting system, being a spin-off of the Earthlock series. In Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure we find ourselves on a bizarre island which is home to pirates and various creatures, which we can tame and control directly.