Games Like Algodoo Great Sandbox Games like Algodoo

Algodoo is described as 'Gives you the opportunity to play with physics. Use your own hands and simple drawing tools to design, construct and explore the world of physics' and is a Sandbox Game in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Algodoo for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Algodoo alternative is Garry's Mod. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try SimPhy or The Powder Toy. Other great apps like Algodoo are Physion, Crayon Physics Deluxe, Powder Game and iPhysics Sandbox.

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  1. Garry's Mod icon
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    Garry's Mod is a Sandbox Game based around the idea of building. Unlike most other games there aren't any objectives - you can't lose and you definitely can't win. Doesn't work on MacOS 11.15 or higher.

    26 Garry's Mod alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • SteamOS
     
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    Garry's Mod vs Algodoo Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    It's way better plus there's add-ons and you can play with other people

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -4

    Garry's mod is not a physics simulator, its a game to mess around with game physics with your friends.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Garry's Mod is Paid and ProprietaryAlgodoo is Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. SimPhy icon
     4 likes

    Simphy is a simulation software to create 2D and 3D simulations with easy drag and drop options. You can create different types of bodies inside its physics world with different parameters like restitution, friction, velocity etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    SimPhy vs Algodoo Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Because it is close to Algodoo

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SimPhy is Freemium and ProprietaryAlgodoo is Free Personal and Proprietary
  3. The Powder Toy icon
     27 likes

    The Powder Toy is a desktop version of the classic 'falling sand' physics sandbox game, it simulates air pressure and velocity as well as heat!.

    12 The Powder Toy alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    The Powder Toy vs Algodoo Comments
    brucelgrubb
    Positive
    0

    The Powder Toy has more features than Algodoo.

    • The Powder Toy is Free and Open SourceAlgodoo is Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. Physion icon
     10 likes

    Physion can be used to create interactive physics simulations for fun or educational purposes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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    Physion vs Algodoo Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I'm on my school computer so most games are blocked but if there games like it they wont be blocked

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Physion is Free and ProprietaryAlgodoo is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics.

    9 Crayon Physics Deluxe alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
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    Crayon Physics Deluxe vs Algodoo Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Crayon Physics is a game with levels, aims. Algodoo is more of a simulator

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Crayon Physics Deluxe is Paid and ProprietaryAlgodoo is Free Personal and Proprietary
  6. Powder Game icon
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    Imagine the cool phenomenon when the wind blows the falling leaves.This game simulates the phenomenon with powder (dots)!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
  7. iPhysics Sandbox is a simplistic physics sandbox (go figure). Depending on your personal setting configuration, its possible to get iPhysics engine to calculate every little attribute of every little object.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Physics sandbox games where players create and share machines (robots, excavators, pinball, catapults) and challenges (obstacle course level, target practice, games) using basic shapes, joints, pistons, thrusters, cannons, bombs and other objects.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
     
  9. Sand:box icon
     2 likes

    Enjoy the fastest and most complete open sandbox app. No adverts and rotates :).

    11 Sand:box alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. Scribblenauts icon
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    In Scribblenauts, you can write down any object you can think of and watch it come to life as you helped Maxwell on his quest.

    9 Scribblenauts alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Scribblenauts vs Algodoo Comments
    SoftOlive
    Negative
    0

    Scribblenauts is a sandbox video game about puzzles and stories, however Algodoo is a simulation software based on physics. The only similarities these two share is that they're available on Windows PCs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Scribblenauts is Paid and ProprietaryAlgodoo is Free Personal and Proprietary
  11. FisicaLab icon
     1 like

    FisicaLab (can be pronounced as PhysicsLab) is an educational application to solve physics problems. Its main objective is let the user to focus in physics concepts, leaving aside the mathematical details (FisicaLab take care of them).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. The quirky Raposa and your drawn hero return in Drawn to Life: Two Realms, the next installment in the beloved franchise! You again take on the role of the Creator, unlocking the mysterious connection between the two worlds, and creating a Hero to save them both!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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