Top Sandbox Games


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151. Sleeping Dogs

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: United Front Games
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: The city of Hong Kong is a neon playground but is kept in check by The Triads, who seemingly control everything. Wei Shen is an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads from the inside, but as he moves up the ladder, the line between infiltration and becoming part of the problem begins to blur. Featuring a mix of intense action, high-speed chases and a host of extracurricular activities (from cock-fighting to karaoke), Sleeping Dogs puts you in the middle to a gritty, undercover drama.

152. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: Off the mainland coast of Gransys lies the cursed Bitter Black Isle where new quests, a new underground realm, terrifying new enemies incredible treasures. Those who own the original Dragon's Dogma will receive 100,000 Rift Crystals, unlimited Ferry stones and the Gransys Armor Pack and those new to the series will benefit from easier travel and a more intuitive menu system. New high-level skills and augments as well as all new weapons and armor sets await as well.

153. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: Off the mainland coast of Gransys lies the cursed Bitter Black Isle where new quests, a new underground realm, terrifying new enemies incredible treasures. Those who own the original Dragon's Dogma will receive 100,000 Rift Crystals, unlimited Ferry stones and the Gransys Armor Pack and those new to the series will benefit from easier travel and a more intuitive menu system. New high-level skills and augments as well as all new weapons and armor sets await as well.

154. Goat Simulator

Platform: PC
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
Developer: Coffee Stain Studios
Publisher: Coffee Stain Studios
Synopsis: You are a goat - a very destructive goat - in the (intentionally) bug-filled game run, bounce, fly, stick things to your tongue and get rid of all those pesky humans. Goat Simulator started off as a joke but quickly became a phenomenon and now it's here to stay.

155. Saints Row IV

Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Volition
Publisher: Deep Silver
Synopsis: The leader of the Third Street Saints has risen to the most powerful position in the nation:
the President. But if you thought being the Commander in Chief was tough, it's nothing
compared to contend with an alien invasion. But utilizing new alien technology and amazing
powers, the Saints will be transformed into one-man armies of total destruction - all thanks
to alien granddaddy Zinyak's master plan.

156. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Platform: Xbox One
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Elements), Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: CD Projekt Red Studio
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: An ancient evil has awakened - bringing terror and abducting the young - spoke only in
whispers, The Wild Hunt has returned. Led by four wraith commanders, the group
seeks only to bring misery to the world. But for Geralt, the battle is personal, as they
have targeted the one person he considers his soul mate and he will stop at nothing to
bring them down. As with past Witch games, decisions you make will have an affect on
the NPCs and cities around you. Stunning next-gen graphics with a dark fantasy
atmosphere are brought to life. The game serves as both a stand-alone story with
hints and allusions to past games for those who have played the series from the
beginning.

157. Just Cause 3

Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Avalanche Software
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: The Mediterranean island of Medici is being held in the grip of a madman - General Di
Ravello whose brutal reign of terror knows no bounds. But Rico Rodriguez is not about
to let his rule go on unchecked - he will infiltrate the island and bring down the general
by any means necessary. With 400 square miles of freedom to will take the air, sea
and land and sow chaos with military precision and massive destruction. Use items like
the Wingsuit and Grapple to take down military bases, harbors, prisons, police stations
and communications facilities and more while taking advantage of multiple weapons
from the shotgun to tank busters.

158. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: Off the mainland coast of Gransys lies the cursed Bitter Black Isle where new quests, a
new underground realm, terrifying new enemies incredible treasures. Those who own the
original Dragon's Dogma will receive 100,000 Rift Crystals, unlimited Ferry stones and the
Gransys Armor Pack and those new to the series will benefit from easier travel and a
more intuitive menu system. New high-level skills and augments as well as all new
weapons and armor sets await as well.

159. Far Cry Primal

Platform: Xbox One
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: Far Cry Primal takes you back - way back - The Stone Age, where mankind is just
emerging and the human tribes are just as brutal and dangerous as the Saber-toothed
tigers and Woolly Mammoths that roam the wilds. You are Takkar, a seasoned hunter and
last surviving member of his hunting group. In order to survive Oros. The very future of
mankind is in your hands and you will have to use all your instinct and skills to become the
apex predator and survive in this primal world.

160. Far Cry Primal

Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: Far Cry Primal takes you back - way back - The Stone Age, where mankind is just
emerging and the human tribes are just as brutal and dangerous as the Saber-toothed
tigers and Woolly Mammoths that roam the wilds. You are Takkar, a seasoned hunter and
last surviving member of his hunting group. In order to survive Oros. The very future of
mankind is in your hands and you will have to use all your instinct and skills to become the
apex predator and survive in this primal world.

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