Games like Arcane Worlds
by Ranmantaru Games
A game inspired by classic Magic Carpet, with modern graphics and features. You play as a sorcerer, exploring mysterious worlds, changing them, discovering ancient secrets, creating new spells, fighting creatures and other mages, building and destroying as you please.
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$19.99SPORE™ Creepy & Cute Parts Pack
Dec 19 · Maxis™
Both: Open World · God Game · Sandbox
Add horror and humor to your universe. Make grotesque beasts or cuddly critters, then watch them do the robot, zombie walk, break dance and more! Includes over 100 new items. 60 New parts 48 New paint options 24 New animations
SimulationOpen WorldGod GameSingleplayerAdventureFunnySandboxCuteStrategyCharacter Customization👍 2,054
Godus
· 22cans
Both: God Game · Sandbox · Open World
If you’ve not had the chance to play our delightful, Zen-like re-genesis of the god game on Windows PC or Mac OS X, there’s never been a better time to do so! Now more than ever, as we’re currently making full use of our opt-in branch by running a rapid build release schedule during our PC-focused sprint.
God GameStrategySimulationIndieEarly AccessSandboxCasualSingleplayerOpen WorldMultiplayer👍 5,893
$7.99Creature Crafter
Dec 23 · Daniel Lochner
Both: God Game · Open World · Sandbox
Create your own creatures to explore online worlds with friends and collect new parts to upgrade your stats and abilities! Complete quests, battle enemies, challenge friends to minigames, or just have fun roleplaying — the possibilities are endless when your imagination is the limit!
God GameOpen WorldSandboxCharacter CustomizationCreature CollectorSimulationSurvivalMultiplayerSingleplayerCollectathon👍 745
$6.99Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator
Feb 17 · JoySpark Games
Both: Sandbox · God Game
Ages of Conflict is a versatile Map Simulation game where you create and observe custom AI nations battle it out across an infinite number of worlds. Paint beautiful maps and scenarios, and command nations to change history into your liking!
SandboxSimulationGod GameAlternate HistoryPolitical SimWargameIdlerLevel EditorArtificial IntelligenceStrategy👍 8,925
$14.999 Days
Mar 8 · MVR
Both: Open World · Magic · Sandbox
You have 9 days before the final fight. At your current state, you do not stand a chance! Explore this Open World to gain new skills and abilities for the battle. Choose where you go, what you do carefully. You cannot waste time! You have 9 days.
AdventureActionOpen WorldMagicSandboxFantasySingleplayerRPGThird PersonSuperhero👍 2,200
$4.99The Sandbox
Jun 29 · PIXOWL INC.
Both: Sandbox · God Game
READY FOR CRAFTING VIRTUAL WORLDS ON YOUR PC?The acclaimed world-building game featuring a unique mission-based approach is coming onto PC via Steam Early Access. With over 16 million players on mobile & tablets versions and 1,500,000 pixel blocks creations shared in the Online Gallery to date, this PC version is taking world...
SandboxSimulationIndiePixel GraphicsCasualGod GameStrategy2DPhysicsEarly Access👍 524
$14.99Sands of Salzaar
Dec 15 · 汉家松鼠Han-Squirrel Studio
Both: Open World · Sandbox
Bringing you to an exotic desert where you’ll recruit, train, and guide your troops into battle against rival cities and factions. Embark on an adventure that’s uniquely yours; Customizable characters, professions, and factions. The land is filled with a variety of hidden secrets.
Open WorldRPGStrategyWarIndieAdventureSandboxSingleplayerCharacter CustomizationHack and Slash👍 21,428
$19.99WorldBox - God Simulator
Dec 2 · Maxim Karpenko
Both: Sandbox · God Game
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
SandboxGod GameSimulationPixel GraphicsColony SimDestructionLife SimBuildingArtificial IntelligenceFantasy👍 51,109
-65%$8.74Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
Oct 5 · Exit Plan Games
Both: Open World · Sandbox
A quirky, absolutely content-packed, destructible open-world sandbox adventure with combat, platforming, character customization, and collect-a-thon scavenger hunt experience. Play solo, 2-player split screen, or online co-op for up to 4 players. No paid cosmetic DLC nonsense.
CombatCo-opOpen WorldLocal Co-OpSandboxSingleplayerAdventureSplit ScreenOnline Co-OpAction👍 4,335
-60%$5.99DEEEER Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game
Nov 23 · Gibier Games
Both: Sandbox · Open World
Put simply, DEEEER Simulator is a “Slow-Life Town Destruction Game”. You can spend your days enjoying a nice, relaxed frolic here and there together with the other animals around town, or you can choose to relieve some stress and absolutely destroy the town and everything in it.
ExplorationSandboxFunnyPhysicsThird PersonCuteParody SurrealOpen WorldHorses👍 4,446
$4.99Galimulator
Mar 16 · Snoddasmannen
Both: Sandbox · God Game
Galimulator is a galactic empire simulation and sandbox game. See how Empires rise and fall, and how the people in them climb through the ranks to bring prestige to their Dynasty. Then throw in an invasion of self replicating Smatter monsters if you want to spice things up.
SimulationSandboxStrategyGod GameSpaceIndieSingleplayer👍 478
-25%$5.99Fantasy Map Simulator
Sep 4 · The Stranger
Both: God Game · Sandbox
Fantasy Map Simulator: Create and watch imaginary worlds evolve over centuries. Design maps, simulate nations and their politics, and control destinies. See empires rise and fall on your desktop wallpaper. A unique simulation for history buffs and creative minds.
God GameSandboxAlternate HistoryGrand StrategyIdlerPolitical SimLevel EditorArtificial IntelligenceMedievalWar👍 4,194
$18.99Soulash 2
Dec 4 · Artur Smiarowski
Both: Sandbox · Open World
Soulash 2 is a sandbox RPG roguelike with a procedurally generated open world, simulated history, skill-based progression system, customizable abilities, material-based crafting, building, trading, and the possibility of total mayhem. Will you save your world or destroy it?
Early AccessSandboxRPGProcedural GenerationOpen WorldExplorationSimulationTraditional RoguelikeCraftingEconomy👍 2,382
FreeLuckCatchers
Nov 15 · DiP Online
Both: Open World · Sandbox
Massively multiplayer online game in the world of magic and steam. Become a pirate or a trader, a carrier or a manufacturer in this unfriendly world inhabited by dragons.
Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerRPGStrategySimulationOpen WorldSandboxSteampunkEarly AccessIndie
FreeVoxelMancy
May 29 · Reuniko
Both: Sandbox · God Game
Online voxel sandbox where you can build anything imaginable. Forget simple cubes – sculpt slopes, curves, and structures of any size with many realistic materials. Your imagination is the only limit!
Early AccessVoxelBuildingSandboxProcedural GenerationLevel EditorFantasyChoose Your Own AdventureGod GameCharacter Customization
$16.99Tinkertown
Jun 22 · Headup
Both: Sandbox · Open World
Gather your friends and come to Tinkertown - A refreshing new Multiplayer Sandbox Experience! Explore magical places filled with loot, danger, and creativity.
AdventureRPGIndiePixel GraphicsMultiplayerCraftingSandboxOpen WorldOnline Co-OpBuilding👍 982
$39.99Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
Nov 27 · Illwinter Game Design
Both: God Game · Magic
In Dominions 5 you take control of a powerful being that rules a nation and aspires to godhood. The type of Pretender Gods can vary from magically powerful arch mages to huge titans or large monuments. Dominions is a deep 4x turn based strategy game with a very large variety of spells and units.
StrategyTurn-Based StrategyFantasyIndieGod GameGrand Strategy4XTurn-BasedMultiplayerMagic👍 1,925
$5.99Brash Monster Simulator
Jul 30 · mountain bird
Both: Open World · Sandbox
This is an open world role-playing game with cartoon color. Operating stores, obtaining materials, building equipment, defeating monsters, training characteristic staff, open skill combination system, characteristic team building and strange painting system, can hardly stop!
CasualSimulationRPGOpen WorldIdlerIndieSandbox3D PlatformerCartoonyFirst-Person
$4.99KAREN SEES
Feb 4 · Sluggioh
Both: Sandbox · Open World
You’re the night guard in a locked-down mall. An enraged KAREN is chasing you. Watch the cameras, set traps, grab weapons and vehicles. Survive until dawn!
HorrorSandboxStealthAction-AdventureStrategyFirst-PersonExplorationOpen WorldDark HumorController
$14.99Tile Miner
Nov 10 · nalothchris, swanee734
Both: Sandbox · Open World
Explore a vast world. Manipulate every tile. Build your kingdom. Conquer the elemental dungeons. The moldable world of Tile Miner is at your fingertips!
AdventureSandboxAction2DOpen WorldBuildingPixel GraphicsSurvivalMiningCrafting
$4.99Towns
Nov 7 · Xavi Canal, Ben Palgi
Both: Sandbox
The game brings a fresh new take on the city building/management genre by introducing many RPG features. In Towns you manage a settlement on top of an active dungeon. Instead of playing the hero who delves deep into the dungeon, how about playing the town that houses and caters to the hero's needs?
City BuilderIndieSandboxSimulationStrategyCraftingSingleplayerRPGSurvivalBuilding👍 2,400
FreeAngeldust
Dec 21 · Frank Lucas
Both: Open World · Sandbox
ADVENTURE. ANYWHERE! Explore endless magical worlds and battle fearsome creatures alongside millions of friends. Ride your own horse, bear or moa and discover the many game world wonders. Unleash your imagination by crafting beautiful buildings.
Massively MultiplayerRPGIndieActionCasualMultiplayerOpen WorldBuildingSandboxExploration
$14.99Animal Revolt Battle Simulator
Apr 15 · VDimension
Both: Sandbox
The ultimate physics-based, sandbox battle simulator where you can create funny battles between all sorts of ragdoll creatures! You can also make your own monsters with the unit creator or even join the battles yourself in the first-person mode!
SandboxIndieSimulationDinosaursPhysicsStrategyWargameFunnyModdableWar👍 6,573
$6.99The Infinite Black 2
Jun 16 · Spellbook
Both: Open World
Command a fleet of ships to hunt aliens, trade resources and loot treasure! Form corporations with your friends while fighting a never-ending intergalactic war in this open-world online space adventure!
Space SimOpen WorldPvPSpaceAdventureActionMMORPGExplorationImmersive SimSci-fi👍 201
$19.99Little Witch in the Woods
Sep 14 · SUNNY SIDE UP
Both: Magic · Open World
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
CutePixel GraphicsDialogue HeavyMagicLife SimCasualSimulationPuzzleRPGOpen World👍 11,699
$17.99Kebab Chefs! - Restaurant Simulator
Jun 11 · Biotech Gameworks
Both: Sandbox
Kebab Chefs! is a Co-Op, cooking and restaurant management game that can be played up to 4 players. Design your own restaurant. Cook delicious foods, fill your menu with various recipes, feed customers and become the biggest kebab restaurant in town!
CookingMultiplayerSimulationManagementPhysicsSandboxFunnyTime ManagementImmersive SimBuilding👍 7,017
$19.99Driftland: The Magic Revival
Apr 18 · Star Drifters
Both: God Game
After a devastating war between ancient mages, a powerful spell is all that holds together the shattered planet of Driftland. Take on the role of a powerful mage capable of moving and connecting floating lands, develop a mighty empire, and restore Driftland to its former glory!
RTS4XGod GameGrand StrategyCity BuilderEconomyManagementSurvivalStrategyTop-Down👍 1,440
$14.99Territory: Farming and Warfare
Feb 4 · Wit Studio
Both: Sandbox
From a small village of a dozen people to a small kingdom of thousands of people. Arrange for residents to work, gathering, fishing and hunting, farming and mining, processing and manufacturing. Trade, accumulate supplies, increase your strength, and fight evil forces and monsters.
SingleplayerSimulationBase BuildingCity BuilderStrategySandboxAutomationPixel GraphicsResource ManagementBuilding👍 738
$4.99Dungeon Keeper™ 2
Mar 7 · Bullfrog Productions
Both: God Game
Bad guys have all the fun. Discover your dark side as you build an evil underground kingdom and defend it against the forces of good.
StrategyGod GameAction RPGSingleplayerReal Time TacticsActionVillain ProtagonistRTSClassicBase Building👍 1,253
$14.99AER Memories of Old
Oct 25 · Forgotten Key
Both: Open World
Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.
AdventureExplorationIndieRelaxingOpen WorldAtmosphericFemale ProtagonistFlightSingleplayerGreat Soundtrack👍 5,065
$14.99My Little Universe
Oct 5 · Estoty
Both: Sandbox
Stranded on a barren moon with nothing but your tools, fuelless ship, and celestial powers of creation, you are destined to recreate what was once lost and be the hero of your own Little Universe! Don't forget to call in up to three of your friends to join your journey in the Splitscreen Co-op Mode!
MiningExplorationDungeon CrawlerSandboxCraftingSurvivalCharacter CustomizationSpace3DAction👍 1,503
$19.99Sorcerer King: Rivals
Sep 22 · Stardock Entertainment
Both: Sandbox
Explore a rich fantasy world, go on quests for powerful weapons, and forge a new civilization in Sorcerer King: Rivals. Can you build a civilization to topple the malevolent Sorcerer King and become a god yourself?
4XTactical RPGGrand StrategySandboxPvETurn-BasedTurn-Based StrategyStrategy RPGBuildingCharacter Customization👍 255
$39.99Wild Terra 2: New Lands
Nov 10 · Juvty Worlds
Both: Sandbox
MMORPG full of details that create a unique immersion and the spirit of adventure! Play your role in the life-filled medieval world controlled by players.
Massively MultiplayerOpen World Survival CraftSandboxRPGCraftingBuildingPvPMedievalMMORPGIndie👍 1,379
-50%$13.49Godhood
Aug 11 · Abbey Games
Both: God Game
Create your Religion, raise your Disciples, and guide them to bring you glory! Inspire growth in your Disciples so they may challenge the false gods and convert their followers. Defeat your rivals, and become the One Truth!
StrategySimulationGod GameRPGSingleplayerTurn-BasedAuto BattlerTurn-Based Strategy2.5DReplay Value👍 970
$24.99The Wizards - Enhanced Edition
Mar 8 · Carbon Studio
Both: Magic
Become a powerful Wizard and take fate into your own hands! Immerse yourself in a beautiful fantasy world and destroy your enemies by casting spells with hand gestures!
AdventureVRActionMagicFantasyAction RPGFirst-PersonSingleplayerDragonsAction-Adventure👍 490
-80%$11.99Immortals of Aveum™
Aug 21 · Ascendant Studios
Both: Magic
Immortals of Aveum is a single-player first person magic shooter that tells the story of Jak as he joins an elite order of battlemages to save a world on the edge of abyss.
ActionAdventureFPSMagicFantasySingleplayerAction-AdventureFast-PacedSci-fiShooter👍 2,794
$5.99Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Aug 29 · Troika Games
Both: Open World
Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum.
RPGSteampunkStory RichIsometricClassicCRPGFantasyOpen WorldSingleplayerAtmospheric👍 1,816
$11.99Worlds of Magic
Mar 19 · Wastelands Interactive
Both: Magic
Worlds of Magic is a 4X turn-based strategy game. Players can explore and conquer an almost limitless number of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical artifacts.
StrategyRPGTurn-Based4XFantasyTurn-Based StrategyMagicAdventureIndie👍 415
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MagiCats Builder (Crazy Dreamz)
Jul 10 · Dreamz Studio
Both: Sandbox · Magic
Build your very own game world in MagiCats Builder – the ultimate sandbox platformer where only your imagination is the limit! Design levels, characters, objects, environments – anything your heart desires – using a simple visual coding engine.
Free to PlayIndiePuzzle PlatformerPlatformerSandbox2DAdventureMagicArcadeLocal Multiplayer
-40%$8.99The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator
Dec 18 · PeatyTurf
Both: Sandbox
Put your engineering and problem solving skills to the test in this sandbox physics building game! Enjoy the freedom of completely gridless 3D sandbox building combined with hilarious ragdoll third person controls, offering a truly unique and hilarious "Enjeniring" experience!
SandboxPhysicsParkourMedievalBase BuildingFunnyThird PersonSingleplayerSimulationBuilding👍 682













