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Head-to-head · Metaverse Software

The Sandbox Game Maker vs Topia

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score The Sandbox Game Maker #3 in Metaverse Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit The Sandbox
Topia #5 in Metaverse Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Topia

The Sandbox Game Maker leads on 0 checks, Topia on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreThe Sandbox Game Maker · 8.4/10
  • Free planboth

The Sandbox Game Maker scores higher on our rubric for metaverse software: 8.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

The Sandbox Game Maker is the better fit for creators making interactive metaverse game experiences. Topia is the better fit for affordable browser-based events and team gatherings.

  • The Sandbox Game Maker fits best

    Creators making interactive metaverse game experiences

  • Topia fits best

    Affordable browser-based events and team gatherings

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Side by side

Feature The Sandbox Game Maker 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Topia 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.9
Ranking #3 in Metaverse Software #5 in Metaverse Software
Best for Creators making interactive metaverse game experiences Affordable browser-based events and team gatherings
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $4/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features The Sandbox Game Maker 0/3 · Topia 0/3
VR access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom branding Not checked yet Not checked yet
Usage analytics Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
World creation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Participants per world Not checked yet Not checked yet
Access modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Drag-and-drop building, templates, and visual scripting with Game Rules
  • Quests, interactive object behaviors, and multiplayer support
  • Test, share in the Gallery, and publish to The Sandbox
  • Proximity-based spatial audio and video support more natural group conversations.
  • Persistent worlds include private zones, access controls, and a drag-and-drop builder.
  • Integrations include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Miro, Salesforce, and Calendly.
Cons
  • Publishing an experience to The Sandbox map requires LAND
  • Desktop deployment is limited to Windows and macOS
  • Documented workflows offer no code integration
  • The Demo plan is limited to 50 people, one broadcast, and one screen share.
  • Pro has a $100 monthly starting minimum despite its $4 per-user monthly rate.
  • Mobile access is an audio-only beta through mobile browsers, not native apps.
Our verdict

The Sandbox Game Maker is a free desktop creation tool for making interactive games and other experiences in The Sandbox. It is aimed at solo creators and small teams working on personal, educational, or commercial projects, including…

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Topia is a browser-based virtual meeting and collaboration platform built around persistent, interactive 2.5D worlds. It is aimed at teams, educators, event organizers, and communities that want a shared space for gatherings rather than a…

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  1. The Sandbox Game MakerMetaverse Software 8.4Free plan
  2. TopiaMetaverse Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • The Sandbox Game Maker — where it wins

    • Drag-and-drop building, templates, and visual scripting with Game Rules
    • Quests, interactive object behaviors, and multiplayer support
    • Test, share in the Gallery, and publish to The Sandbox

    Where it doesn't

    • Publishing an experience to The Sandbox map requires LAND
    • Desktop deployment is limited to Windows and macOS
    • Documented workflows offer no code integration

  • Topia — where it wins

    • Proximity-based spatial audio and video support more natural group conversations.
    • Persistent worlds include private zones, access controls, and a drag-and-drop builder.
    • Integrations include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Miro, Salesforce, and Calendly.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Demo plan is limited to 50 people, one broadcast, and one screen share.
    • Pro has a $100 monthly starting minimum despite its $4 per-user monthly rate.
    • Mobile access is an audio-only beta through mobile browsers, not native apps.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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