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Universe Sandbox

2008 · Giant Army

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Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.

The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.

the trailer, then the store's own shots
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Has it aged?

How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.

5 / 5
Recent reviews
96%positive (96% all-time)
1,797reviews in the last 6 months

% positive each month, last 4 years.

Reviews via Steam ↗
Player activity
386playing at once, on average
+3%more than a year ago

Peak: 443 in Apr 2026.

Player counts via SteamCharts ↗
Since launch
94%positive in its first year
96%positive in the last 6 months

As well liked as at launch.

Last updated
Aug 2026 last update from the developer

Updated within the last year, so still looked after.

nothing yet

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