Casual · August 24, 2015
Universe Sandbox (2015)
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
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 27.4k Steam reviews | Top 9% in Casual |
| Positive rating | 96% positive | Genre average: 88% — this title sits in top 25% |
| Concurrent peak | 357 players | Top 16% in Casual by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 11 h average | Top 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 date | Aug 24, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Giant Army |
| Base price | $20.09 -33% |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
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