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24 alternatives to Universe Sandbox ²

create & destroy on an unimaginable scale

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Universe Sandbox ² launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Universe Sandbox ²▲68

   Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale

   2015 · universesandbox.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Sandbox Evolution▲77

   Craft or destroy amazing worlds with your godly touch!

   2016 · thesandbox2.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Rising World▲73

   A voxel based open-world sandbox game

   2015 · rising-world.net · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Crackdown 3▲66

   Sandbox gameplay with 100% destructible environments

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   SimpleRockets▲54

   A sandbox space experience 🚀

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Scrap Mechanic▲70

   Build incredible machines in a multiplayer sandbox

   2016 · axolotgames.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Unturned▲71

   A apocalyptic sandbox survival game 👻

   2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   NodeBox▲79

   Node-based software application for generative design

   2015 · nodebox.net · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Parallels: Unknown Universe▲64

   Crazy endless arcade with amazing artwork and concept!

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    A solar system simulation in the browser▲13

    I didn't realize Universe Sandbox ran on MacOS, and I was in the mood to play around a bit. Some functions it's got: - Random system generation - Sonification is super fun too - Habitability Simulation (Just for fun, don't cite this please) - Replacing, spawning, deleting objects I've had tons of fun building this, so I hope someone else can share the joy. It's free and runs in the browser. I'd love to hear any feedback. I think this is at a state where I might leave it as it is, but if people are interested in other features, maybe I'll keep working on it. I've kept saying I'll stop working…

    Dec 2025 · luna.watermelonson.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Hyper Island Toolbox▲93

    Methods & Tools to improve team collaboration & creativity

    2015 · hyperisland.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Collapse▲75

    The end of society simulator

    2016 · ubisoft.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Sandstorm.io▲101

    A better way to run a personal server

    2015 · sandstorm.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Collapse▲74

    End of society simulator

    2017 · ubisoft.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    ThisIsSand▲58

    Create digital sand art.

    2014 · thisissand.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    BetaPage 2.0▲224

    Community of Hackers and Makers

    2017 · pitchwall.co · its alternatives →

17. 17
    PixelSpace▲68

    A tediously accurate scale model of the solar system

    2014 · joshworth.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Planetarium▲61

    An 8-bit planet generator

    2015 · managore.itch.io · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Telepath Tactics▲66

    A deep Strategy RPG with destructible environments

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Skybox▲63

    High fidelity imagery. Infinite analytics.

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Infinifactory▲56

    A 3D Sandbox Assembly Line Puzzle Game by the Space Chem guy

    2015 · zachtronics.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    CHKN▲94

    That time you made a fake crazy animal in a sandbox game

    2016 · chkngame.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    ScienceBox ▲88

    Simple data science collaboration & productivity on the web

    2015 · yhathq.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Scripted▲140

    The new way to create original content

    2014 · scripted.com · its alternatives →

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