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Universe Sandbox

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Description

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...

  • Build and terraform planets with 12 materials, including water, oxygen, & carbon dioxide

  • 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

System requirements

WINDOWS:

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10 21H1+ (64-bit, x86)
  • 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 separate graphics hardware) require DirectX 12 Feature Level 12_2 or higher and may see issues with Universe Sandbox even if they meet the video memory requirement. Discrete 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

MACOS:

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

LINUX:

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+
  • Processor: 1.6 GHz dual-core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 4.3, 2 GB Video Memory†
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Officially supports the same Linux distributions supported by Unity (currently Ubuntu 12.04+). Other distributions can and will work, but they may require a bit of configuration and tinkering. † 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

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