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WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience

Developed by Space Telescope Science Institute · Published by Space Telescope Science Institute

CasualFree To PlaySimulation
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 31, 2018 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages2

Overview

A casual, free to play, simulation game by Space Telescope Science Institute, published by Space Telescope Science Institute — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Join the James Webb Space Telescope in orbit beyond the Moon and explore the universe from its perspective. Planetary systems are born, galaxies form, and stars emerge from within colorful nebulas—all before your eyes.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 90% positive of 68
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:Free to PlayCasualSimulationVRSpaceSpace SimExplorationPhysics

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or later, Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A
  • VR Support: SteamVR
  • Additional Notes: N/A

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or later, Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-7700 equivalent or better
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or better
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
  • Sound Card: N/A
  • Additional Notes: N/A

Supported languages (2)

EnglishSpanish - Spain

WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience 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 WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience?

Steam classifies WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience as a Casual, Free To Play, Simulation game, developed by Space Telescope Science Institute. Join the James Webb Space Telescope in orbit beyond the Moon and explore the universe from its perspective. Planetary systems are born, galaxies form, and stars emerge from within colorful nebulas—all before your eyes.

Is WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience free to play?

Yes — Steam lists WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience as Free to Play.

Is WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 31, 2018.

What platforms is WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience on?

WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Who made WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience?

WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience is developed by Space Telescope Science Institute and published by Space Telescope Science Institute.

Where to get WebbVR: The James Webb Space Telescope Virtual Experience

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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