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 Crayon Physics Deluxe, Physion, Powder Game and IncrediBots.

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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.

    27 Garry's Mod alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • SteamOS
     
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  2. SimPhy icon
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    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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  3. The Powder Toy icon
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    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!.

    15 The Powder Toy alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
     
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  4. 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
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  5. Physion icon
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    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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  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)!

    13 Powder Game alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
     
  7. 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.

    1 IncrediBots alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
     
  8. 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.

    9 iPhysics Sandbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Sand:box icon
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    Enjoy the fastest and most complete open sandbox app. No adverts and rotates :).

    Cost / License

    • 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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  11. FisicaLab icon
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    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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