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2012PC55 % positive

The Sandbox is a 2D sandbox where over 200 interacting physics elements let you build worlds, pixel art, chain reactions and electric circuits. You can craft elaborate contraptions or simply play with the physics.

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  • Building and crafting
  • Pixel art
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
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Poly Bridge

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2016PEGI 3PCNintendo Switch91 % positive8.19 €

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A physics-based bridge-building puzzler where you design structures on a budget so vehicles can cross safely. The sandbox and Steam Workshop support offer nearly endless levels and room to experiment.

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Sandboxels

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Sandboxels is a browser-based falling sand simulator where you mix over 500 elements and watch heat, electricity, density and chemical reactions interact. There are no goals, just relaxed, free-form experimenting and destruction.

Tile Cities

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A relaxed city-building puzzle where you arrange randomly generated city tiles into attractive maps, matching colors and connecting tram lines. A creative mode lets you build freely without limits.

Retro Gadgets

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A creative retro-styled sandbox where you design, wire and program your own gadgets using Lua, then share them with the community. Ideal for tinkerers who like to experiment at their own pace.

People Playground

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A physics-driven sandbox where you freely experiment with weapons, machines and odd gadgets on ragdoll characters. The fun comes from creative tinkering and the unexpected, chaotic results.

Poly Bridge 3

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A physics-based puzzle game where you engineer bridges to carry vehicles safely across gaps. The campaign, sandbox mode and mod support encourage plenty of tinkering and creative, often hilarious solutions.

TheoTown

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TheoTown is a relaxed city-building simulation where you grow your own metropolis step by step. You plan roads, neighborhoods and infrastructure and watch your city come alive.

Shapez

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You build factories on an infinite map that automatically cut, rotate, paint and stack geometric shapes. It rewards clever layout design and optimization, with no combat or time pressure.

BalanCity

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A blend of city building and Jenga: you stack buildings on a wobbly platform to build the tallest city without it toppling. Besides free build, there are missions and scenarios.

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