Universe Sandbox

Universe Sandbox

About

Universe Sandbox is a 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.

Highlights

  • 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 Earth's Climate: Watch sea ice grow and recede with the seasons because of the tilt of the Earth: change the tilt and change the seasons. Or move the Earth farther from the Sun and freeze the entire planet. Learn more...
  • Supernova a Star: Make a star evolve by cranking up its age or mass, then watch a supernova unfold.
  • Explore Historical Events: Ride along with the Juno and New Horizons spacecraft, or view a total solar eclipse.
  • Throw Planets in VR: Just grab and fling.

System Requirements

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 7 SP1+ 64-bit
  • Storage: 2 GB
  • Processor: 1.6 GHz dual-core
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: 2 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: 11

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 7 SP1+ 64-bit
  • Processor: 3.6 GHz quad-core
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Graphics: 4 GB VRAM
  • DirectX: 11

Minimum

  • OS: macOS 10.14+
  • Storage: 2 GB
  • Processor: 1.6 GHz dual-core
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: 2 GB VRAM

Recommended

  • OS: macOS 10.14+
  • Processor: 3.6 GHz quad-core
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Graphics: 4 GB VRAM