# Games like Sandcastle

> The closest matches to Sandcastle: MakeRoom, Timberborn, Two Point Museum, RimWorld, and Foundation. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [MakeRoom](https://imho.run/games/2212670/makeroom) — Also Cozy, like Sandcastle. 699 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2212670/)
2. [Timberborn](https://imho.run/games/1062090/timberborn) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 22,640 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062090/)
3. [Two Point Museum](https://imho.run/games/2185060/two-point-museum) — A frequent pick in Sandcastle players' libraries, and another Strategy. 4,522 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2185060/)
4. [RimWorld](https://imho.run/games/294100/rimworld) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 116,236 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/294100/)
5. [Foundation](https://imho.run/games/690830/foundation) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 10,915 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/690830/)
6. [Prison Architect](https://imho.run/games/233450/prison-architect) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 33,775 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233450/)
7. [Cities: Skylines](https://imho.run/games/255710/cities-skylines) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 99,307 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/255710/)
8. [Imagine Earth](https://imho.run/games/280720/imagine-earth) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 484 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/280720/)
9. [Banished](https://imho.run/games/242920/banished) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 25,649 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242920/)
10. [Dwarf Fortress](https://imho.run/games/975370/dwarf-fortress) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 23,734 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/975370/)
11. [Tinytopia](https://imho.run/games/968550/tinytopia) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 87 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/968550/)
12. [Against the Storm](https://imho.run/games/1336490/against-the-storm) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 18,297 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1336490/)
13. [Kenshi](https://imho.run/games/233860/kenshi) — A frequent pick in Sandcastle players' libraries, and another Action. 46,830 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233860/)
14. [Airborne Kingdom](https://imho.run/games/982290/airborne-kingdom) — A frequent pick in Sandcastle players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,180 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/982290/)
15. [SUMMERHOUSE](https://imho.run/games/2533960/summerhouse) — Also City Builder and Cozy, like Sandcastle. 1,368 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2533960/)
16. [ISLANDERS: New Shores](https://imho.run/games/2368930/islanders-new-shores) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 797 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2368930/)
17. [Anno 1800](https://imho.run/games/916440/anno-1800) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 11,586 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/916440/)
18. [Hozy](https://imho.run/games/3326230/hozy) — Also Cozy, like Sandcastle. 1,134 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3326230/)
19. [Lost and Found Co.](https://imho.run/games/2101390/lost-and-found-co) — Also Cozy and Hidden Object, like Sandcastle. 848 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101390/)
20. [Stardew Valley](https://imho.run/games/413150/stardew-valley) — A frequent pick in Sandcastle players' libraries, and another RPG. 384,187 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/)
21. [Gourdlets](https://imho.run/games/2013730/gourdlets) — Also City Builder and Cozy, like Sandcastle. 1,397 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2013730/)
22. [Tropico 6](https://imho.run/games/492720/tropico-6) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 9,768 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/492720/)
23. [A Little to the Left](https://imho.run/games/1629520/a-little-to-the-left) — Also Cozy and Hidden Object, like Sandcastle. 9,531 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1629520/)
24. [RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Platinum](https://imho.run/games/2700/rollercoaster-tycoon-3-platinum) — Also City Builder, like Sandcastle. 3,127 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2700/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3216520&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3216520&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3216520&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3216520
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3216520
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Sandcastle

On a sun-warmed tropical shore, quietly craft a mighty sandcastle. Carve moats, raise towers and walls, then embellish with driftwood, pebbles, shells and seaweed. Gentle tides, soft surf and a calming color palette turn every build into a peaceful, relaxing moment.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3216520
- **Developer:** Bubblebird Studio
- **Publisher:** Future Friends Games
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, Save Anytime, #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- **Released:** To be announced
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3216520/sandcastle)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3216520&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3216520/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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