Universe Sandbox (2008)

Giant Army

Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows)

3.69 from 39 ratings

323 members have it in their collection · 4 playing now · 126 backlogged · 26 wish listed

Create and destroy on an unimaginable scale... with a space simulator that merges real-time gravity, climate, collision, and material interactions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Includes VR support for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift+Touch, and Windows Mixed Reality.
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Details

Developers
Giant Army
Publishers
Giant Army
Genres
Indie, Simulator
Themes
Educational, Kids, Open world, Sandbox
Series
Universe Sandbox
Steam
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Release dates

  • May 2008 (Early Access) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Aug 24, 2015 (Early Access) (Worldwide) Linux, Mac
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Rating distribution

5 stars
7
4 stars
17
3 stars
12
2 stars
2
1 star
1
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Community All Reviews Statuses

SkjaNafn

Review SkjaNafn 5/5 · Jun 28, 2018

Work of art.

The soundtrack of this game is absolutely gorgeous. If you are heavily into science this game is a must have. Between annihilating pretty much everything, terraforming mars, creating super novas, black holes and making a tennis ball orbit a moon; you are always left with awe over the sheer vastness of space. In a way you get to enjoy Carl …

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The soundtrack of this game is absolutely gorgeous. If you are heavily into science this game is a must have. Between annihilating pretty much everything, terraforming mars, creating super novas, black holes and making a tennis ball orbit a moon; you are always left with awe over the sheer vastness of space. In a way you get to enjoy Carl Sagans quote concerning our home, Earth, as a pale blue dot. I’m especially thankful for Earths habitability when I accidentally scorch planets by placing them to a close to the sun or ice them when placed to far. You really start to grow an appreciation for that fire in the sky and it’s particular characteristic in relation to our planet. This game is beautiful. It’s a piece of art.

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