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Universe Sandbox

A physics sandbox for space, where you place planets, stars and moons and watch gravity act on them. You can collide worlds, change their properties and see the results in real time. There are no missions or win states, only experiments. It also supports VR. Is it your kind of game?

Space sandboxPhysicsRelaxedPC

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IGDB

78%

32 ratings

Steam:

96%

27,900 reviews

Fits you if

you enjoy experimenting with gravity and space just to see what happens.

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you need objectives, challenge or a structured progression.

Availability

Where to play

Steam

$29.99

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Platforms
PC
Release date
May 1, 2008
Difficulty
1/5 (estimated)
Genres
Simulator · Indie
Themes
Sandbox · Educational · Kids · Open world
Perspective
Virtual Reality
Modes
Solo only
Languages
7 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

Which platforms is Universe Sandbox on?
Universe Sandbox is available on PC.
Does Universe Sandbox have co-op?
No, Universe Sandbox is single-player only.
Does Universe Sandbox run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported
What does Universe Sandbox cost?
$29.99 on Steam.

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