Casual · August 24, 2015

Universe Sandbox (2015)

local_offer-33% current discountgroup1M–10M ownerstrending_up357 peak concurrentrecommend25.4k recommendations
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

Casual releases from 2015

24 Casual titles launched in 2015 — top 6 by review volume.

Position in Casual

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume27.4k Steam reviewsTop 9% in Casual
Positive rating96% positiveGenre average: 88% — this title sits in top 25%
Concurrent peak357 playersTop 16% in Casual by live player count
Engagement hours11 h averageTop 40% for session depth among Casual

Peer Casual titles

Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Sandbox · 778
  • Space · 733
  • Simulation · 692
  • Physics · 652
  • Science · 568
  • Destruction · 469
  • Realistic · 419
  • God Game · 400
  • Education · 379
  • Singleplayer · 333
  • Early Access · 321
  • Relaxing · 321
  • Family Friendly · 307
  • Open World · 294
  • Space Sim · 290

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • Finnish
  • Hungarian
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Workshop
  • Steam Cloud

Accessibility

  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Playable without Timed Input

Input & Comfort

  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Partial Controller Support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Save Anytime
  • Touch Only Option
  • Family Sharing

Reception Metrics

Steam community

96%Overwhelmingly Positive · 27.4k reviews

26.4k positive · 1.1k negative

Curator recommendations

25.4k

Peak concurrent players

357

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

11h

short (5–15 hours)

Median

4h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

1h

Current engagement

Release & Availability

Release dateAug 24, 2015
DeveloperGiant Army
Base price$20.09 -33%
PlatformsWindows, macOS
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Support

Editions & Packages

  • Buy Universe Sandbox

  • Subscribe to Universe Sandbox