Beyond Sandbox vs Contractors
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Contractors wins 12 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Contractors is $1.49 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Beyond Sandbox | Contractors |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Skip This × Wait for Sale | 36 | 51 |
| Quality | 38 | 68 |
| Value | 40 | 49 |
| Popularity | 25 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $19.99 | $18.50 |
| Steam Review Score | 39.1% positive | 83% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 19 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Beyond Sandbox | Contractors |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 27, 2026 | December 14, 2018 |
| Developers | Atlas XR | Caveman Studio |
| Publishers | 2080 Games | Caveman Studio |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel i7-4790 3.6 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 32 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7800 XT (12 GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GTX 1070 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 16 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Beyond Sandbox or Contractors?
Contractors won the comparison against Beyond Sandbox based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Beyond Sandbox worth buying over Contractors?
Based on the metrics, Contractors won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Contractors currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:39 PM UTC