8 Sandbox games like Anno 2070 that you should try

What brings it close to Anno 2070 is strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on an isometric view and base building. What it adds of its own: a top-down view.

What brings it close to Anno 2070 is a sandbox world, single-player focus and base building, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and progression. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: historical setting.

On paper it is what Anno 2070 is — strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to an isometric view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: a space setting.

Shelved next to Anno 2070 for good reason: a sandbox world, single-player focus and resource management. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is historical setting.

What carries over from Anno 2070 is exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in progression — its own ground is puzzle design and open world exploration.

It meets Anno 2070 on a sandbox world, single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting: this one brings historical setting.

With Anno 2070 it shares a sandbox world, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is historical setting.

Same family as Anno 2070: a sandbox world, single-player focus and resource management. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: historical setting.