Universe Sandbox ² is a physics-based space simulator that allows for creation, destruction, and interaction on an unimaginable scale
It combines real-time gravity, climate, collisions, and material interactions to explore the beauty and fragility of our universe. our planet.
This is a free, automatic update
Universe Sandbox ² is the long-awaited sequel to the original Universe Sandbox. Universe Sandbox ² includes a desktop version and a new VR mode with support for the HTC Vive.
Real science, real physics, no supercomputer required
Simulate GravityN-body simulation at almost any speed using Newtonian mechanics. Collide Planets & StarsEpic, mind-blowing collisions of massive planetary bodies.
Or move Earth away from the Sun and freeze the entire planet
Model Earth’s ClimateWatch the growth and retreat of sea ice with the seasons due to the Earth’s tilt: change the tilt and change the seasons. Learn more…Teraform Planets Add carbon dioxide to a planet’s atmosphere to warm it up.
And much moreMaterial System – Build planets from hydrogen, iron, rock, and water Solar flares and volatile trails, procedurally generated stars and planetsPulsarsLight-warping black holesDark matter
Then add water…Deform surfaces, hit planets with asteroids and comets, and leave massive, molten craters in your wake.Supernova the Star Create a star’s evolution by increasing its age or mass, then watch the supernova unfold.