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No Man’s Sky Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Hello Games is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its ambitious space exploration game, No Man's Sky. The studio reflects on its humble beginnings and the game's evolution through numerous free updates, emphasizing its core themes of exploration, wonder, and personal adventure in a procedurally generated universe.
Nova Offline - Free Online Browser Game
Nova Offline is a single-player, 100% offline space exploration and combat browser game built with HTML5/JavaScript. It features procedurally generated universes with multiple galaxies, factions, trading, mining, and combat, all playable without an internet connection. The game offers a deep progression system with unlockable ships and modular upgrades, accessible instantly in any modern web browser.
The Stream Team: The planet has been crafted in Planet Crafter
Massively OP's MJ has completed the terraforming process in Planet Crafter and is preparing to launch a rocket, possibly to a moon, to continue her adventures. The stream will cover her preparations and the end of her in-game sentence. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 8th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Diabolical Hack - Free Online Browser Game
Diabolical Hack is a free, offline browser-based simulation sandbox game where players act as hackers writing fictional viruses in the made-up HexBatch scripting language. The game simulates harmless chaos on virtual Windows 11 machines, featuring a variety of cosmetic effects and dark humor without any real-world consequences. Developed by happystoner5420 Games, it requires no installation and runs entirely in a modern web browser.
Evil god 2 - Free Online Browser Game
Evil God 2 is a free-to-play, offline HTML5 browser game where players assume the role of a malevolent deity tormenting a tribe of cavemen on a small island. The game features a day/night cycle, a scoring system based on chaos and destruction, and 33 supernatural powers for players to unleash, including environmental disasters and plagues. The game embraces a darkly comedic tone, offering a sandbox destruction simulator with no game over state, as new tribes respawn after all mortals are eliminated.
26-year-old social sandbox MMORPG Prison Legacy shares its first look at revived gameplay footage
Dinamic Multimedia has released the first gameplay footage for Prison Legacy, a revival of the social sandbox MMORPG The Prison. The updated version will feature modernization features like a 64-bit client, a redesigned tutorial, visual overhauls, and Steam Deck availability, with a planned October launch window.
MMOs You’ve Never Heard Of: Mogul Life, PvP.Farm, and VoxelMancy
This article rounds up three lesser-known multiplayer online games: Mogul Life, a mobile pixel art MMO focused on corporate growth and investment; PvP.Farm, a browser-based factional PvP MMO with mechs and no safe zones; and VoxelMancy, a free-to-play voxel building sandbox. VoxelMancy's developer confirmed the use of AI for its assets.
Inviting beaches and delightful physics await you in literal sandbox game, Sandcastle
Sandcastle is a new sandbox game that focuses on building sandcastles with realistic physics. Players can unlock new locations and customization options by collecting items like starfishes and shells. The game simulates how dry and wet sand behave, with waves eroding structures near the shoreline. A demo is planned for August 6th, with a wishlist option available on Steam.
Space Engineers’ free Prosperity update adds a dangerous new faction and Prototech rewards
Keen Software House has released the free Prosperity update for Space Engineers, introducing a new enemy faction called the Factorum and valuable Prototech rewards. The update also brings economy improvements, new blocks, and quality-of-life enhancements to the space sandbox game. An optional decorative DLC pack, the Prosperity Pack, is also available.
Game Demos
Zombuds is a new game available on Steam for PC. Players are tasked with surviving and taking control of a zombie-infested sandbox by looting, manufacturing, and distributing desired goods.
AI Bank Hacker - Free Online Browser Game
AI Bank Hacker is a browser-based simulation game that functions as a dark comedy sandbox hacking simulator. Players command an AI named ARIA, using natural language commands to perform fictional criminal activities such as hacking banks, manipulating the stock market, and launching infrastructure attacks within a Windows 11-inspired desktop environment. The game emphasizes consequence-free chaos and features realistic simulations and photo-realistic UI elements.
Our first glimpse at Hytale Chapter 1 has me absolutely salivating
Hypixel Studios has revealed extensive details about Hytale Chapter 1, showcasing new factions like goblins, an ability system, dungeons, and minigames. The update aims to establish Hytale as an adventure-driven RPG alternative to Minecraft, with a focus on player creativity and fun, and is slated for release within the next two to three months.
I Know a Spot Brings the No-Pressure Building of Tiny Glade to the Great Outdoors
I Know a Spot, a new casual driving simulator by indie developer Bohdan Kvas, is now available on PC via Steam for $7.99 with a 15% launch discount. The game focuses on creative building and peaceful exploration, allowing players to customize vehicles, drive through natural environments, and set up cozy campsites with their dog companion.
Gorgeous sandbox action-RPG Emberville is bringing a stacked cast of favorites to your town, from Leon and Aerith to… Ben Starr
Developer Cygnus Cross has revealed a stacked cast of voice actors for its upcoming sandbox action-RPG, Emberville, including talents behind Leon Kennedy, Aerith, and Geralt. The game, co-owned by YouTuber Ben Cassel, will feature base-building, crafting, and combat elements. Emberville is set to launch in early access on Steam on October 27.
Oh No Pastor - Free Online Browser Game
Oh No Pastor is a free, browser-based dark comedy sandbox simulation game where players write unhinged sermons for Pastor Pete to deliver. The game features Family Guy-style visuals, real-time congregation reactions, and a content detection system that analyzes sermon text for various taboo topics. Developed by happystoner5420 Games, it offers a consequence-free experience with procedural audio and unique NPC generation for each playthrough.
Siege Camp’s in-development MMORPG Anvil Empires just got a big map and combat overhaul
Siege Camp's upcoming medieval MMORPG, Anvil Empires, has received significant updates including a complete world map recreation and a combat overhaul. The new map features more usable space and balanced terrain, while combat has been enhanced with more player agency. Other improvements include revamped town structures, item exchange UIs, and a functional smoke system.
Crazy Pranks - Free Online Browser Game
Crazy Pranks is a 2D top-down open-world sandbox simulation browser game developed by HappyStoner5420 Games. Players cause mayhem with various pranks in a procedurally generated neighborhood while evading law enforcement, featuring a GTA-style wanted system and a dark humor theme.
MMORPG sandbox Pax Dei is planning a fixed free trial with a plot and PvP access
MMORPG sandbox Pax Dei is planning a fixed 7-day free trial that will grant access to the full game experience, including exploration, building, crafting, trading, clan participation, PvE, and PvP. While trial players receive a temporary plot for land claiming, it will be frozen and its contents sent to a redeeming queue upon trial expiration. This trial is intended to be a permanent feature, not a limited-time event.
Cyberpunk diorama builder Midnight Moments aims to slow us all down and stop us chasing endless objectives
Midnight Moments, a cyberpunk diorama builder from Belgian indie developer Happy Volcano, is set to launch on Steam on July 30. The game allows players to create detailed backstreets and neighborhood corners without objectives or timers, offering a relaxing sandbox experience. It is inspired by lo-fi cityscapes and aims to provide a break from the typical game industry focus on endless objectives and microtransactions.
Pax Dei’s latest update added birbs, birb-hunting, bow buffs, and 300 achievements
Pax Dei's latest update introduces new bird species for hunting, providing feathers for advanced arrow crafting. The patch also includes a new family of bows, archery targets, property permission revamps, chat system improvements, and nearly 300 achievements designed for both new and veteran players.