Choose Colonies of The Remnant
Choose Colonies of The Remnant if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. Colonies of The Remnant launched in 2026.
Colonies of The Remnant vs Sandbox Apocalypse
Colonies of The Remnant and Sandbox Apocalypse both land in Action, Adventure, Early Access on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure, Early Access on Steam. Sandbox Apocalypse (2024) is 2 years older than Colonies of The Remnant (2026). Both support cooperative play. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Sandbox Apocalypse
Choose Sandbox Apocalypse if you want a Simulation and RPG experience. Sandbox Apocalypse launched in 2024.
Both Colonies of The Remnant and Sandbox Apocalypse sit in Action, Adventure, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Colonies of The Remnant |  Sandbox Apocalypse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Cat Soul Studios | 7Druids GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- Sandbox Apocalypse (2024) is 2 years older than Colonies of The Remnant (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
Colonies of The Remnant vs Sandbox Apocalypse — FAQ
- Should I play Colonies of The Remnant or Sandbox Apocalypse first?
- If you want chronology, Sandbox Apocalypse (2024) came out before Colonies of The Remnant (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Colonies of The Remnant and Sandbox Apocalypse similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Early Access on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Colonies of The Remnant and Sandbox Apocalypse have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Colonies of The Remnant ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Sandbox Apocalypse ships Online Co-op, Co-op.