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Universe Sandbox

by Giant Army

2015
96% positive
28,556
$20.09
Steam

About This Game

Universe Sandbox is a realistic physics-based space simulator that allows you to create, destroy, and interact on an unimaginable scale.

It merges real-time gravity, climate, collision, and material interactions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet.

Simulate Gravity

N-body simulation at almost any speed using Newtonian mechanics. Real science, real physics, no supercomputer required.

Collide Planets & Stars

Epic, mind blowing collisions of massive planetary bodies that leave behind molten craters.

Create Your Own Systems

Start with a star, then add a planet. Spruce it up with moons, rings, comets, or even a black hole.

Model Planetary Climate

Watch sea ice grow and recede with the seasons because of a planet’s tilt - change the tilt and change the seasons. Or move planets close to a star and see the oceans boil away as the surface heats up.

Supernova a Star

Watch a supernova unfold by colliding two stars, cranking up their mass, or making them explode at your whim.

Explore Historical Events

Hitch a ride with spacecraft including Juno and New Horizons, or view a total solar eclipse.

And more...

  • Build and terraform planets with 12 materials, including water, oxygen, & carbon dioxide

  • Stellar flares & volatile trails

  • Procedurally generated planets, stars, & galaxies

  • Pulsars

  • Light-warping black holes

  • Epic space lasers

  • Shape oceans & mountains on planet surfaces

  • Spin planets apart with centrifugal force

  • Original soundtrack by Macoubre

  • Support for 20+ languages

  • Share & explore simulations on Steam Workshop

Get This Game

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User Reviews

Positive27,531
Negative1,025
Overall96% positive

Game Details

Release Date: 8/24/2015
Developer: Giant Army
Publisher: Giant Army
Price: $20.09

Platform Support

WindowsmacOS

Media

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