There’s a vast sky out there with hundreds of islands to explore and help heal.

The sandbox genre covers dozens of different games.

Here’s our list of the best titles you’re able to enjoy on console and PC.

A character in Aloft near the helm of the ship looking over the map table at unlocked sectors.

While the islands in Aloft were designed by hand,where islands spawn is random.

Finally, you’re free to alsouse the beacons to mark islands of interest.

Setting foot onto the island for the first time will change the color to one of the three below.

7 Of The Best Sandbox Games

Yellow Dot

This is an island that you’ve visited already that currently has an unhealthy ecosystem.

Check the field guide next time you’re there to see what else needs doing to heal the ecosystem.

Pink Dot

This is an island that you’ve visited already that is corrupted.

Overview of a partially uncovered map in Aloft.

Circular Swirl

This island can be found with a lost atlas.

You’ll need wooden cogs to thrive in Aloft.

A character steering an island at the helm with a map table just beside her.

The Loom, Spinner and Sawmill are shown, which are made by Wooden Cogs in Aloft.

Indie Games

Aloft