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2019PC96 % positive28.99 €

A realistic space simulator and planetarium that lets you freely fly through a procedurally generated universe built on real astronomical catalogs, landing on planets and even traveling through time.

  • Sandbox with your own goals
  • Open world
  • Lots to discover
  • Lavish presentation
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes SpaceEngine special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Universe Sandbox

99 %Match

2008USK 0PC96 % positive30.49 €

Brings what grabs you about SpaceEngine: a sandbox with your own goals, an open world and lavish production.

A space sandbox where you create, alter and destroy planets, stars and entire galaxies with realistic gravity, collisions and climate simulation. It is about free experimentation and wonder rather than goals or story.

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Everything

Lots to discover

This meditative sandbox lets you become any object in the universe, from animals to planets to galaxies, and drift freely through it all. Lectures by philosopher Alan Watts accompany a goal-free, contemplative journey.

Universe Sandbox Legacy

Vast, open spaces

A space sandbox simulator where you build and wreck planets, stars and galaxies, tweaking gravity and orbits and smashing bodies together. There are no goals, just open-ended experimentation with a strong educational feel.

Steep

Lots to discover

Steep lets you freely ski, snowboard, paraglide and wingsuit across huge open mountain ranges in the Alps and Alaska. The appeal lies in finding your own lines, chasing high scores and messing around with other players.

Lushfoil Photography Sim

Lavish presentation

A calm photography game where you wander through gorgeous, photorealistic landscapes and capture the best shots with your camera. With no combat or pressure, the focus is entirely on atmosphere and discovery.

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Lavish presentation

An astonishingly realistic flight simulator that lets you fly across the entire planet using satellite imagery and live-style weather. From light planes to airliners, every flight feels authentic and demanding.

Solar 2

Sci-fi setting

You control a celestial body in an abstract sandbox universe, growing from a tiny asteroid into planets, stars and even black holes. Its relaxed, free-form play encourages experimentation.

Fugl

Cosy, great for unwinding

You soar as a bird through a voxel world, gliding serenely over wide landscapes or climbing steep cliffs with powerful wing beats. With no fixed rules, you explore hidden corners and unspoiled scenery at your own pace.

Microsoft Flight Simulator X

Lots to discover

A landmark flight simulator where you pilot realistically modeled aircraft anywhere across the globe, either freely or through missions, learning navigation and flying skills along the way.

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