Universe Sandbox
Developed by Giant Army · Published by Giant Army
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie, simulation game by Giant Army, published by Giant Army — single-player. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Universe Sandbox.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 21H1+ (64-bit, x86)
- Processor: 1.6 GHz dual-core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 4 GB Video Memory†, Shader Model 6.0
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: † Laptops or other computers that use integrated graphics (rather than dedicated graphics hardware) may see issues with Universe Sandbox even if they meet the video memory requirement. Dedicated video hardware is recommended.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: 3.6 GHz quad-core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 8+ GB Video Memory
- DirectX: Version 12
Supported languages (28)
Universe Sandbox FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Universe Sandbox?
Steam classifies Universe Sandbox as a Casual, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Giant Army. 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.
How much does Universe Sandbox cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Universe Sandbox at $20.09. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Universe Sandbox single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Universe Sandbox: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Universe Sandbox on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Universe Sandbox for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Universe Sandbox out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 24, 2015.
What platforms is Universe Sandbox on?
Universe Sandbox is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Universe Sandbox single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Universe Sandbox cost?
Steam lists it at $20.09.
Who made Universe Sandbox?
Universe Sandbox is developed by Giant Army and published by Giant Army.
Where to get Universe Sandbox
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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