The Best Sandbox Games for Playstation 5 ·

28 Jul 2024, 00:00

Update 5 December 2023: Goat Simulator 3 added at rank #2.

Here are our 10 Best Sandbox Games for Playstation 5: 1

Teardown (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Xbox Series X IOS iPhone Xbox One

Dive into Teardown, where you'll mastermind the perfect heist in a world where walls crumble at your touch. Experience the thrill of strategy and destruction as you creatively navigate through fully destructible environments. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you outsmart security systems and escape with the loot. Unleash your inner vandal and strategist in this chaotic, yet meticulously crafted world of mayhem!

What we like:

Fully destructible environments
Strategic heist planning
Extensive mod support
Multiple solutions for each challenge
Stunning voxel graphics with ray tracing

What could be improved:

Need multiplayer mode!
Some unrealistic demolition physics

heist
sandbox
voxel
physics
destruction
driving
puzzle
truck
vehicle

Good match + 67 Bad match - 84

Goat Simulator 3 (2023)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4

Goat Simulator 3 is an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience that puts you back in the hooves of no one's favourite female protagonist. You can invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.

sandbox
open-world
physics
cooperative
split-screen
parody
multiplayer
online
recreation
four-player
character
exploration

Good match + 1 Bad match

Wizard With a Gun (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/s Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows

Dive into 'Wizard with a Gun', an enchanting survival adventure where you craft bullets, battle beasts, and bend time! Team up with friends or brave it alone in a world where your magical firepower is your lifeline. Customize your wizard and tower, uncover secrets, and master the art of gunomancy in this bewitching, chaotic realm.

What we like:

Stunning art style
Engaging crafting and customization
Co-op gameplay enhances fun
Unique time-travel gameplay mechanic
Captivating story with deep lore

What could be improved:

Potential grind for gear
Some clunky inventory management

survival
sandbox
crafting
cooperative
rogue-like
isometric
twin-stick
set
boss
shooter
magical
tower
exploration
online
resource

Good match + 4 Bad match

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is an expansive open-world RPG/strategy hybrid set in a Medieval world. You lead a rag-tag group of mercenaries and gradually build up your forces, recruiting more troops, improving the quality of your army and taking on ambitious tasks. As you progress through the game you can choose to live a peaceful life or aim to become a powerful ruler with the ultimate goal of becoming the new ruler of Calradia.

What we like:

In-depth character creator
Intense melee combat and tactical battles
Thousands of hours of potential gameplay
emergent storytelling and replayability
Sandbox mode with customizable scenarios
Multiplayer modes for instant action distraction

What could be improved:

Difficult console controls
old-fashioned character models
overwhelming opening hours

medieval
sandbox
battle
rpg
strategy
combat
war
horses
fight
open-world
tactical

Good match + 7 Bad match - 11

Paper Beast (2020)

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osvr ps1 vr2 Playstation 4 PC Windows psvr Playstation 5 l

Dive into the enchanting universe of Paper Beast, a whimsical journey that blends adventure, exploration, and puzzles. As the first human in this strange ecosystem, you'll team up with intriguing creatures to solve engaging puzzles. Control the environment, change the course of rivers, and unleash tornadoes in a surreal sandbox mode. Revel in the stunning visuals and captivating soundtrack as you navigate this dreamlike world created by Eric Chahi.

What we like:

Unleashes your imagination with beautiful art direction and gameplay
Offers a unique VR experience with amazing visuals
Engages you with captivating puzzles and sandbox mode
Expands the universe with intriguing creatures and environments
Delivers stunning performance

What could be improved:

May feel too guided at times
Puzzles may not be challenging enough for some players

sandbox
puzzle
surreal
simulated
physics
beautiful
nature
simulation
abstract
vr
colourful
exploration
mystery
controller-support
adventure

Good match + 1 Bad match

Core Keeper (2022)

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early access Linux Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 PC Windows

Core Keeper is a mining/crafting-adventure game that combines elements from games like Terraria, Stardew Valley, and Valheim. The game allows you to explore the ancient underground world, build a base to craft gear, and search for boss creatures. There are skill trees to invest points in, and several class specialties to choose from. The main draw is exploration - it's the strongest aspect of the game so far!

What we like:

Experience points awarded for relevant actions
Semi-randomized layout
Nice audio/visual feedback
Moody lighting
Enjoyable melee combat
Fast progression system
No need to worry about days or schedules

What could be improved:

Not finished yet (Early Access caveat)
Lack of variety in content may make it feel incomplete
Long treks back out if character dies
Endgame not fully fleshed out yet

survival
sandbox
crafting
farming
cooperative
mining
cooking
simulation
exploration
pixel
relaxing
procedural

Good match + 7 Bad match - 5

Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 5

Brew your perfect beer in this relaxing home brewing sim. Use a realistic chemistry simulation to brew hoppy IPAs to creamy stouts. Customise your brewing space, create recipes and label your beer, unlock new equipment and enter competitions. Learn to brew, refine your craft and become a Brewmaster!

simulation
wholesome
cozy
cooking
realistic
sandbox
chemistry-driven
immersive
education
relaxing
economy
crafting
beer
management
replay-value

Good match + 2 Bad match - 8

Brewmaster (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One

simulation
wholesome
cozy
cooking
sandbox
immersive
crafting
education
relaxing
realistic
economy
management
chemistry-driven
replay-value
cinematic

Good match + 9 Bad match - 21

Kerbal Space Program 2 (2023)

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early access Xbox One Xbox Series X/s PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Android

Kerbal Space Program 2 is the sequel to the acclaimed space-flight simulation game Kerbal Space Program. Enter the next generation of space adventure with exciting new parts, stunning visuals, fully revamped UI and Map View, and rich new environments to explore.