Games like Fireworks Mania - An Explosive Simulator

97% positive from 2,929 reviewsReleased 2020Steam Deck Playable

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What it is

An explosive physics-based sandbox simulator for creating and detonating fireworks. Players can build shows or explore environments for chaotic fun.

What players liked

Players praise the beautiful, realistic fireworks simulation, reminiscent of other sandbox or simulator games.

The catch

Content runs dry within an hour, and the sparse base game leans hard on mods.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 2,929 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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SimplePlanes

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A sandbox flight simulator where players build and fly custom aircraft. Its core loop involves designing planes with a dynamic flight model and testing them in challenges.

What players likedPlayers praise its freedom in aircraft design and extensive tinkering, offering a classic experience even with a sequel available.

Both are tagged Physics, Sandbox and Building.

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Marble World

89% positive from 1,311 reviews202274% finish itDeck Playable

This is a physics sandbox simulation game where players build marble runs with extensive customization tools. It features simultaneous simulation of thousands of marbles and creative track design.

What players likedPlayers praise its creative freedom in designing marble races, offering a variety of pieces and course designs.

The catchPlacing and aligning track pieces is clunky, and the controls are barely explained.

Both are tagged Physics, Sandbox and Casual.

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Flyout

83% positive from 2,233 reviews2023Deck Playable

A physics-based aircraft building and flight simulator. Design, build, and test fly custom aircraft on a procedurally generated planet.

What players likedPlayers praise "Flyout" as a realistic and flexible aircraft builder, superior to KSP or SimplePlanes, offering immense design freedom.

The catchThe editor is clunky and still has no undo button, so mistakes mean rebuilding.

Both are tagged Physics, Sandbox and Building.

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Keplerth

84% positive from 4,145 reviews20225% finish itDeck Playable

Keplerth is a survival sandbox game where players gather resources, craft, build, and fight to survive on an alien planet. It features randomly generated worlds and a focus on player-driven exploration and base building.

What players likedPlayers praise Keplerth as a great action crafting survivor-type RPG.

The catchIt borrows heavily from RimWorld and Terraria without matching their depth or charm.

Both are tagged Sandbox, Building and Exploration.

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MewnBase

93% positive from 1,440 reviews20232% finish itDeck Playable

MewnBase is a 2D survival crafting game where players build a base and manage resources on an alien planet. It features exploration, technology upgrades, and environmental hazards.

The catchIt runs out of content fast, leaving a shallow loop with almost no replay value.

Both are tagged Sandbox, Exploration and Casual.

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ΔV: Rings of Saturn

93% positive from 3,399 reviews202315% finish itDeck Playable

This is a realistic space simulation game focused on asteroid mining. Players manage a ship and crew, excavating resources in Saturn's rings.

What players likedPlayers praise this hard sci-fi space mining sim as a more grounded, customizable, and relaxing version of Asteroids or Elite Dangerous.

The catchControls are clumsy and barely rebindable, and the game explains very little of itself.

Both are tagged Physics, Exploration and Singleplayer.

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