13 Sandbox games like BeamNG.drive that you should try

What brings it close to BeamNG.drive is exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. To that it adds a first-person view and an early-access release. Its own ground is sports simulation and strong narrative focus.

If BeamNG.drive worked for you because of exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. The common ground extends to a first-person view. It sets itself apart with strong narrative focus and co-op play.

If BeamNG.drive worked for you because of exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

It comes from the same genre as BeamNG.drive and shares a sandbox world, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings offline play and resource management.

The genre is the same as BeamNG.drive’s, and with it exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is 3D presentation.

It shares the essentials of what BeamNG.drive does: a sandbox world, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat: ranged combat.

The thread back to BeamNG.drive runs through exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in progression — its own ground is crafting mechanics.

On paper it is what BeamNG.drive is — a sandbox world, single-player focus and a third-person camera — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds an early-access release. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings resource management.

What brings it close to BeamNG.drive is exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. Its own ground is sports simulation.

It comes from the same genre as BeamNG.drive and shares a sandbox world, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is sports simulation and a relaxing pace.

Shelved next to BeamNG.drive for good reason: exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings co-op play.

With BeamNG.drive it shares a sandbox world, single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in progression — its own ground is resource management.

Its point of contact with BeamNG.drive is a sandbox world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals: this one brings competitive edge and PvP competition.