The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy astronomy and physics sandboxes, Universe Sandbox delivers satisfying experiments in gravity, collisions, climate, and planetary creation. It suits curious tinkerers who are comfortable setting their own goals and may lose interest in an open-ended simulation.
What it does best
A remarkably convincing cosmic physics playground
Gravity creates endlessly surprising disasters
You invent your own cosmic experiments
Makes the scale and violence of space feel immediate
What might put you off
A sandbox without a conventional game structure
The novelty can wear off quickly
The setup
What you are walking into
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.
Where it lives
Genre
Vibe
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