Top Sandbox Games


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161. 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.

162. 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.

163. 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.

164. 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.

165. Mafia III

Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Hangar 13
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: 1968, New Orleans, Lincoln Clay has returned from Vietnam. He now knows a truth -
family isn't who you're born to, it's who you will die for. After the Italian Mafia destroyed the
black mob he called famiy, all Lincoln wants to do is start over - but his old life keeps
calling and as the mob and corrupt city officials alike creep back into his life, Lincoln will
start a new family - but it won't be without consequences.

166. Mafia III

Platform: Xbox One
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Hangar 13
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: 1968, New Orleans, Lincoln Clay has returned from Vietnam. He now knows a truth -
family isn't who you're born to, it's who you will die for. After the Italian Mafia destroyed the
black mob he called famiy, all Lincoln wants to do is start over - but his old life keeps
calling and as the mob and corrupt city officials alike creep back into his life, Lincoln will
start a new family - but it won't be without consequences.

167. Dragon Quest Builders

Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: Dragon Quest meets Minecraft in the open-world sandbox where you can create the
tools to build your ultimate castle, restore towns to their glory and take on iconic
monsters. Long ago in Alefgard a hero was said to arise to stop the Dragonlord but
instead of defeating him, he joined him and Alefgard was plunged into ruin and
darkness. The people, robbed of creativity, wander the ruins of their former homes,
scavenging and scrounging to survive. But the goddess has chosen another hero, one
with the power to rebuild that which was destroyed so long ago - and finally defeat the
Dragonlord.

168. Dishonored 2

Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Arkane Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Synopsis: The supernatural assassin's return in the highly-anticipated followup to the 2012 game-
of-the-year original. Take control of either Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano a pair of
assassins with their own personal style, abilities and weapons. Action, stealth, mobility
and brutal combat - utilize everything at your disposal to get the job done. Fully-voiced
characters give more depth while the Void Engine provides a step forward in rendering
technology. Each kill, each decisions will shape the game and story - it's up to you to
decide how things will end.

169. Dishonored 2

Platform: Xbox One
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Arkane Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Synopsis: The supernatural assassin's return in the highly-anticipated followup to the 2012 game-
of-the-year original. Take control of either Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano a pair of
assassins with their own personal style, abilities and weapons. Action, stealth, mobility
and brutal combat - utilize everything at your disposal to get the job done. Fully-voiced
characters give more depth while the Void Engine provides a step forward in rendering
technology. Each kill, each decisions will shape the game and story - it's up to you to
decide how things will end.

170. Middle-earth: Shadow of War

Platform: Xbox One
US Release Year: 2017
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Monolith Productions
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: As the shadow of darkness spreads across Middle-earth, once again Talion and
Celebrimbor - two parts of a whole, must come together and try to stop the Dark Lord
Sauron and his Ringwraith hordes from spreading. If they cannot get a hold of the Ring
of Power, perhaps they can forge their own to take control of his legions - but will the
power be too strong to control? And can they mitigate its influence? A deeper Nemesis
systems awaits - with more enemy types, more cunning strategy and knowing that
even the lowliest soldier can one day rise to become your most powerful adversary.

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