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4.6 out of 5
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Create, destroy, and interact on an unimaginable scale with the ultimate space simulator.
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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.
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...
- 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
Open World
VR
- Features:
- Steam Workshop
Partial Controller Support
Early Access
Singleplayer
Product Requirements
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 21H1+ (64-bit)
- Processor: 1.6 GHz dual-core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.0
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 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:
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: 3.6 GHz quad-core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 8+ GB Video Memory
- DirectX: Version 12
Product Requirements
Minimum:
- OS: macOS 11.0
- Processor: Apple M1, 1.6 GHz dual-core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Metal, 4 GB Video Memory†
- Storage: 4 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:
- OS: macOS 11.0+
- Processor: Apple M1+, 3.6 GHz quad-core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 8 GB Video Memory
Critic Reviews
83
Based on 4 Critics
Universe Sandbox Statistics
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>= 80 Hours
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Achievement Hunter?
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
0%
Unforgiving
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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
Verified purchase
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
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. Valve’s testing indicates that Universe Sandbox is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.
- In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
- Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
- This game requires manually enabling controller support using in-game settings
- This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
- Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
- This game requires manual configuration of graphics settings to perform well on Steam Deck
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10 21H1+ (64-bit)
- Processor: 1.6 GHz dual-core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.0
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 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:
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: 3.6 GHz quad-core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 8+ GB Video Memory
- DirectX: Version 12
Minimum:
- OS: macOS 11.0
- Processor: Apple M1, 1.6 GHz dual-core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Metal, 4 GB Video Memory†
- Storage: 4 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:
- OS: macOS 11.0+
- Processor: Apple M1+, 3.6 GHz quad-core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 8 GB Video Memory
The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 35 hours. 70% of users played Universe Sandbox for over 12 hours.
71% of Fanatical users recommend Universe Sandbox. The average review score is 4.7/5
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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