Top 15 Sandbox Games of This Generation

Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain

Yes, Venom Snake’s journey to get revenge on Skullface is a core part of the story. But it’s interesting how mechanically robust the sandbox can be. Along with customizing the Diamond Dogs’ base, players can use the FULTON system to send almost anything back to it. The open world and dynamic weather, coupled with the open-ended mission structure, encourages one to experiment with various tools and tactics to succeed (with hilarious results).