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Universe Sandbox

Catalogue entry · not reviewed · store data read 30 August 2026

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.

Simulation

Player score
9.6/10
32,082 reviews
Released
2015
Developer
Giant Army
Platforms
1 systems
Critics
Not scored
Steam Deck
playable
Download
4 GB
We have not written a full review of this game.This is a catalogue entry: everything below comes from a source we can link, checked on a stated date. There is no score and no verdict here, because we only publish those after a reviewer has played the game and written it up properly. Our team may well have played this one. Until someone writes the review, we are not going to imply a verdict we have not put our name to.

What is Universe Sandbox?

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.

Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.

The record

Catalogue facts
First released23 August 2015
DeveloperGiant Army
PublisherGiant Army
PlatformsPC
GenresSimulation
Languages28 supported

Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.

How was Universe Sandbox received?

Players96%positive of 32,082 · Overwhelmingly Positive

Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.

Accessibility

6 declared features

Seeing

None declared

Hearing

  • Custom Volume Controls

Input

  • Partial Controller Support
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Touch Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input

Difficulty

  • Save Anytime

Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.

What does it support?

Technical support
CapabilitySupport
Controllerpartial support
Cloud savesYes
Cross-platform playNo
Mod supportSteam Workshop
Online playSingle-player only
In-game purchasesNo
Steam Deckplayable
Download size4 GB
Add-on contentNone listed
Age gateNone

Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.

What does it cost?

$20.09$29.99 list

Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.

Games like Universe Sandbox

24 games overlap with Universe Sandbox on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Universe Sandbox Legacy, Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends and Kerbal Space Program.

All 24 games like Universe Sandbox

Common questions about Universe Sandbox

What platforms is Universe Sandbox on?

Universe Sandbox is available on PC. It first released in 2015.

How much does Universe Sandbox cost?

$20.09 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.

Do players recommend Universe Sandbox?

96% of 32,082 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Overwhelmingly Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.

Does Universe Sandbox work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Universe Sandbox as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.

How big is the Universe Sandbox download?

4 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.

Who made Universe Sandbox?

Universe Sandbox was developed by Giant Army and published by Giant Army.