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Create, destroy and interact on an unimaginable scale with the ultimate space simulator. Now with VR support!
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About Universe Sandbox
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.
Universe Sandbox includes the desktop version and a VR mode with support for the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift+Touch, and Windows Mixed Reality.
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.
Throw Planets in VR
Just grab and fling.
And more...
- Material System - build planets out of Hydrogen, Iron, Rock, & Water
- 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
Game Details
- Platform:
- steam
- Release Date:
- August 24, 2015
- Developer:
- Giant Army
- Publisher:
- Giant Army
- Supported Languages:
- English
- Link:
- Play Styles:
- Physics
Singleplayer
VR
Open World
- Features:
- Steam Workshop
Partial Controller Support
VR Support
Early Access
Singleplayer
VR Support
Play Area
Required or Optional
VR Optional
Product Requirements
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 7 SP1+ (64-bit)*
- Processor: 1.6 GHz dual-core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 5.0
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: * A 64-bit version of Windows is required for Universe Sandbox updates after November 2018. Users on 32-bit systems can still run previous versions. Learn more † Laptops or other computers that use integrated graphics (rather than dedicated graphics hardware) may see issues with Universe Sandbox even if they meet the video memory requirement. Dedicated video hardware is recommended.
Recommended:
- Processor: 3.6 GHz quad-core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4 GB Video Memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Additional Notes: For VR, see recommendations from your headset manufacturer
Product Requirements
Minimum:
- OS: macOS 10.14+
- Processor: 1.6 GHz dual-core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Metal, 2 GB Video Memory†
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: † Laptops or other computers that use integrated graphics (rather than dedicated graphics hardware) may see issues with Universe Sandbox even if they meet the video memory requirement. Dedicated video hardware is recommended.
Recommended:
- Processor: 3.6 GHz quad-core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4 GB Video Memory
Critic Reviews
83
Based on 4 Critics
Universe Sandbox Statistics
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20% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!
20% of players played this game for >= 80 Hours!
Difficulty Statistics
Difficulty Rating
Simple
25%
Easy
31.25%
Just Right
43.75%
Tough
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Relax & enjoy! 43.75% of players consider this game to be Just Right
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Play Behaviour
Tried It
5.41%
Played It
48.65%
Halfway
2.7%
Beat It
29.73%
Conquered It
13.51%
Completionist! 13.51% of players have Conquered It
Universe Sandbox User Reviews
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Paoyao98
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This is amazing game.
A great graphics and great assistance to create an planets.
Thanks.
Juste how to get Universe Sandbox 2 please ?
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Jeff
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Lots of fun. Though a bit hard to play on steam. Definitely enjoyable and my son is loving playing with planets and making new galaxies
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Frequently Asked Questions
Universe Sandbox can be played on these VR headsets:
- Valve Index
- HTC Vive
- Oculus Rift
- Windows Mixed Reality
Yes, Universe Sandbox supports Valve Index
Yes, Universe Sandbox supports HTC Vive
Yes, Universe Sandbox supports Oculus Rift
Yes, Universe Sandbox supports Windows Mixed Reality
No, VR is optional in Universe Sandbox
Relax and Enjoy! 56% of GameFAQs users said Universe Sandbox is Simple or Easy. 44% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right.
Yes, Universe Sandbox is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck.
- All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
- This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
- This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
- Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
- Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 7 SP1+ (64-bit)*
- Processor: 1.6 GHz dual-core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 5.0
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: * A 64-bit version of Windows is required for Universe Sandbox updates after November 2018. Users on 32-bit systems can still run previous versions. Learn more † Laptops or other computers that use integrated graphics (rather than dedicated graphics hardware) may see issues with Universe Sandbox even if they meet the video memory requirement. Dedicated video hardware is recommended.
Recommended:
- Processor: 3.6 GHz quad-core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4 GB Video Memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Additional Notes: For VR, see recommendations from your headset manufacturer
Minimum:
- OS: macOS 10.14+
- Processor: 1.6 GHz dual-core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Metal, 2 GB Video Memory†
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: † Laptops or other computers that use integrated graphics (rather than dedicated graphics hardware) may see issues with Universe Sandbox even if they meet the video memory requirement. Dedicated video hardware is recommended.
Recommended:
- Processor: 3.6 GHz quad-core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4 GB Video Memory
The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 35 hours. 70% of users played Universe Sandbox for over 12 hours.
Universe Sandbox was released on August 24, 2015
Yes, Universe Sandbox supports MacOS.
Universe Sandbox is published by Giant Army
Universe Sandbox was developed by Giant Army
Fanatical users tagged Universe Sandbox as Simulation, Sandbox, God Game, and Casual
Fanatical users tagged Universe Sandbox as Space, Science, Education, and Destruction
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Universe Sandbox as having Singleplayer
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Universe Sandbox as Simulation
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Universe Sandbox as Sandbox
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Universe Sandbox as God Game
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