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STANDBOX

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

STANDBOX is a single-player physics sandbox about bullying a ragdoll. Shoot him, push him, watch him get back up until he doesn't.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie

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    Pros

    • Realistic ragdoll physics and gore
    • Stress relief and fun sandbox experimentation
    • Active and responsive developer
    • Good optimization for various pcs
    • Potential for modding and workshop support

    Cons

    • Limited content and maps
    • Repetitive gameplay
    • Clunky default camera controls
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Needs more weapons and customization options

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to cause chaos, choose missions, and experiment with various tools and actions in an open sandbox environment."

      Capsule for Bad Guys at School Bad Guys at School

      "Players have freedom to experiment with ragdolls, weapons, and physics in an open sandbox environment with few constraints."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      1

      "Some skill involved in building and manipulating ragdolls, but overall gameplay is simple and can become repetitive."

      Capsule for Ultimate Ragdoll Game Ultimate Ragdoll Game

      "The game involves some skill in manipulating ragdolls and camera controls, but overall gameplay is simple and repetitive."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "No evidence of competitive modes or leaderboards; focus is on personal exploration and casual play."

      Capsule for EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator

      "No evidence of competitive modes or leaderboards; focus is on personal experimentation and casual play."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Some players report long play sessions and repeated enjoyment, though others mention limited content and bugs reducing replayability."

      Capsule for Granny Simulator Granny Simulator

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    • Cooperation

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      -5

      "No multiplayer or cooperative gameplay; all activities are single-player and independent."

      Capsule for Builder Simulator Builder Simulator

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    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can invent their own maps and customize areas, indicating creative engagement."

      Capsule for DOKA 2 KISHKI EDITION DOKA 2 KISHKI EDITION

      "Players desire and anticipate map editors, mod support, and customization, indicating creative engagement potential."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No social dominance or power over others; interactions are with AI dummies only."

      Capsule for Happy Room Happy Room

      "No social dominance or power over others; interactions are with AI ragdolls only."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game for stress relief and distraction, enjoying violent sandbox play as an escape from real life."

      Capsule for GoreBox GoreBox

      "Players use the game for stress relief and distraction, enjoying violent sandbox play as an escape."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players buy and play out of personal interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Sword With Sauce Sword With Sauce

      "Players buy and play out of personal interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players experiment with physics, weapons, ragdoll manipulation, and modding; sandbox encourages trying new things."

      Capsule for GoreBox GoreBox

      "The sandbox nature encourages trying new ragdoll interactions, weapon effects, and physics experiments."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -2

      "Maps are limited and reused; exploration is less emphasized than gameplay variety."

      Capsule for ROUNDS ROUNDS

      "Limited maps and environments reduce exploration, but players anticipate more maps and mod content."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Some character customization with skins and accessories, with player interest in more cosmetic options."

      Capsule for Granny Simulator Granny Simulator

      "Some customization of ragdolls and settings possible; players request more character skins and cosmetic mods."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "The game simulates exaggerated but plausible crash physics rather than fantastical or mythical scenarios."

      Capsule for Turbo Dismount™ Turbo Dismount™

      "The game simulates realistic ragdoll physics and injuries rather than fantastical or fictional scenarios."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; community exists but gameplay is solitary."

      Capsule for SpaceEngine SpaceEngine

      "Minimal social interaction; community exists but gameplay is solitary."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      1

      "Some learning curve in controls and physics, but limited depth reduces ongoing skill development."

      Capsule for Zero Gear Zero Gear

      "Limited learning curve mostly around controls and physics tinkering; no deep skill progression."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health benefits."

      Capsule for Lost Lost

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health benefits."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      3

      "Suitable for short sessions and casual play; some players use it as a time filler."

      Capsule for Earn to Die 2 Earn to Die 2

      "Suitable for casual, intermittent play sessions; some players use it as a time filler."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing involved."

      Capsule for RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing involved."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

      Capsule for People Playground People Playground

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      -3

      "No significant item collection or upgrades; gameplay is static with limited progression systems."

      Capsule for Stowaway Stowaway

      "No significant item or upgrade accumulation; gameplay is static with limited progression."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and a good stress reliever despite chaotic visuals."

      Capsule for Turbo Dismount™ Turbo Dismount™

      "Many players find the game relaxing and stress-relieving despite violent content."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation from gore, ragdoll physics, sound effects, and visual slow-motion kills."

      Capsule for Gladio and Glory Gladio and Glory

      "Strong sensory feedback from gore, blood effects, and physics-based ragdoll reactions."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

      Capsule for Alan Wake Alan Wake

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "No narrative or story; gameplay is context-free sandbox experimentation."

      Capsule for People Playground People Playground

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free sandbox experimentation."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay is straightforward with minimal strategic depth."

      Capsule for The Polynomial - Space of the music The Polynomial - Space of the music

      "Gameplay involves straightforward actions with minimal strategic depth."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some thrill from unpredictable physics and near successes, but mostly frustration."

      Capsule for Cart Racer Cart Racer

      "Some thrill from violent physics and unpredictable ragdoll reactions, but overall low tension."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      2

      "Generally considered worth the price, though some feel content is limited and desire more features."

      Capsule for Lawn Mowing Simulator Lawn Mowing Simulator

      "Generally considered worth the price for current content, though some feel it lacks value due to limited features."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay involves violent destruction and gore of ragdoll dummies."

      Capsule for Happy Room Happy Room

      "Core gameplay centers on violent ragdoll damage, blood, and gore."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival mechanics or threats; stable sandbox environment."

      Capsule for Terra Firma Terra Firma

      "No survival mechanics or threats; stable sandbox environment."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Competence, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Fantasy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026