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Tag: sandbox
Games: 10
Date Range: 1987 - 2024

01. Omega

[traditional] 1987 by Laurence Brothers

Omega is a roguelike game developed by Laurence Brothers, first released in 1987. The game introduces persistent village systems, guild membership mechanics, and multiple victory conditions to the rog...

Unix, DOS, Windows
Diff: hard

02. UnReal World

[traditional] 1992 by Sami Maaranen

UnReal World is a survival simulation roguelike game developed by Sami Maaranen and Erkka Lehmus. The game has been in continuous development since 1992, making it one of the longest-developed rogueli...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

03. Dwarf Fortress

[traditional] 2006-08-08 by Tarn Adams

Dwarf Fortress is a complex simulation game developed by Tarn Adams over more than 20 years, featuring Adventure Mode roguelike gameplay within a fully simulated world with emergent storytelling and p...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

04. Elona

[traditional] 2006-08-18 by Noa

Elona is a Japanese roguelike game developed by Noa and released in 2006. The game combines traditional roguelike mechanics with sandbox elements, comprehensive pet systems, and surreal humor characte...

Windows
Diff: moderate

05. Elona

[traditional] 2006-08-18 by Noa

Elona is a Japanese roguelike game developed by Noa and released in 2006. The game combines traditional roguelike mechanics with sandbox elements, comprehensive pet systems, and surreal humor characte...

Windows
Diff: moderate

06. UnAngband

[traditional] 2007 by Andrew Doull

**The scope expansion masterpiece** - Andrew Doull's **ambitious achievement** that created **one of the most expanded Angband variants**, featuring **multiple dungeons**, **surface wilderness explora...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

07. Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

[traditional] 2013-02-26 by Kevin Granade

Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead is an open-source post-apocalyptic survival roguelike that emphasizes detailed simulation systems and complex crafting mechanics. ## Crafting and Production Systems The gam...

Windows, Linux, macOS
Diff: extreme

08. Noita

[action] 2020-10-15 by Nolla Games

Noita is a physics simulation roguelike developed by Nolla Games featuring pixel-perfect physics simulation where every single pixel is a simulated material, creating unprecedented emergent gameplay t...

Windows
Diff: extreme

09. Against the Storm

[roguelike] 2023-12-08 by Eremite Games

Against the Storm is a city-building roguelike developed by Eremite Games and published by Hooded Horse, released in 2023. The game combines traditional city-building mechanics with roguelike meta-pro...

Windows
Diff: hard

10. Pacific Drive

[roguelike] 2024-02-22 by Ironwood Studios

**The driving roguelike revolution** - Ironwood Studios' **groundbreaking achievement** that created the **first major survival driving roguelike**, combining **randomized expeditions**, **vehicle cus...

PlayStation, Windows
Diff: hard