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Games like The Sapling

2019PC

24 games that share what The Sapling does well: sim, educational and sandbox. Each one shows critic and player scores, how long it takes to beat, and the cheapest way to play it today.

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24 picks · prices checked daily

Sandboxels
2021PC
God game, science
Critics
unknown
Players
94%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$0.59~~was $0.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Steam
SimplePlanes
2014PC · iOS · Android
Artificial intelligence, educational
Critics
69
Metacritic
Players
93%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$3.24~~was $12.99~~−75%
Best PC price · Steam
Universe Sandbox
2008PC
God game, science
Critics
unknown
Players
96%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$19.99~~was $29.99~~−33%
Best PC price · Nuuvem
WorldBox
2018PC · iOS · Android
God game, artificial intelligence
Critics
unknown
Players
95%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$19.99
Best PC price · Steam
Cell to Singularity
2018PC · iOS · Android
Dinosaurs, god game
Critics
unknown
Players
89%
Steam
To beat
unknown
Free
Free to play
Multiplayer
Eco
2018PC
Science, education
Critics
unknown
Players
80%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$22.49~~was $29.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Steam
Terra Firma 2
2025PC
God game, science
Critics
unknown
Players
92%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$19.99
Best PC price · Steam
Kerbal Space Program
2015PC · PS · Xbox · Switch
Science, education
Critics
88
Metacritic
Players
95%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$9.37~~was $39.99~~−77%
Best PC price · GameBillet
Townscaper
2020PC · Xbox · Switch · iOS · Android
Nature, short
Critics
unknown
Players
95%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$2.02~~was $5.99~~−66%
Best PC price · GreenManGaming
Animal Shelter Simulator
2022PC · PS · Xbox · Switch
Education, life sim
Critics
unknown
Players
87%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$2.99~~was $19.99~~−85%
Best PC price · Steam
SpaceEngine
2019PC
Science, education
Critics
unknown
Players
96%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$17.99~~was $29.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Steam
Playne
2020PC
Education, nature
Critics
unknown
Players
94%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$14.99
Best PC price · Fanatical
WW2 Rebuilder
2023PC · PS · Xbox
God game, education
Critics
unknown
Players
84%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$3.92~~was $19.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · GameBillet
Multiplayer
Garry's Mod
2004PC
Sandbox, sim
Critics
unknown
Players
96%
Steam
To beat
200h+
IGDB
$4.99~~was $9.99~~−50%
Best PC price · Steam · $0/hr
Multiplayer
Aimlabs
2023PC · PS · Xbox
Education, educational
Critics
unknown
Players
90%
Steam
To beat
unknown
Free
Free to play
Multiplayer
X-Plane 11
2017PC
Education, educational
Critics
unknown
Players
93%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$9.89~~was $29.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Steam
Dinosaur Fossil Hunter
2022PC · PS · Xbox
Dinosaurs, nature
Critics
unknown
Players
77%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$5.99~~was $19.99~~−70%
Best PC price · Steam
Chinese Parents
2018PC · Switch · iOS
Education, life sim
Critics
unknown
Players
91%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$5.49~~was $9.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Steam
Pets Hotel
2023PC · PS · Xbox
Education, nature
Critics
unknown
Players
79%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$3.23~~was $17.99~~−82%
Best PC price · Steam
Multiplayer
Inzoi
2025PC · PS · Xbox
Life sim, relaxing
Critics
unknown
Players
77%
Steam
To beat
200h+
IGDB
$31.99~~was $39.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Steam · $0.09/hr
Paralives
2026PC
Life sim, relaxing
Critics
unknown
Players
89%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$31.99~~was $39.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Steam
PolyPine
2025PC
God game, nature
Critics
unknown
Players
95%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$7.19~~was $8.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Steam
Home Design 3D
2014PC · Android
Education, relaxing
Critics
unknown
Players
74%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$9.99
Best PC price · MacGameStore
Juno: New Origins
2019PC · iOS · Android
Science, education
Critics
unknown
Players
89%
Steam
To beat
unknown
$4.99~~was $19.99~~Historical low
Best PC price · Steam