SpaceSim Alternatives

SpaceSim is described as 'Simulation & rendering software that uses Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) to simulate collisions of celestial bodies, accretion disks around black holes, or formation of galaxies in the early universe' and is an app in the education & reference category. There are six alternatives to SpaceSim for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best SpaceSim alternative is OpenSPH, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SpaceSim are Universe Sandbox, Galaxy Engine, Milky Way and Space Crash Simulator.

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  1. OpenSPH icon

    OpenSPH

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    C++ SPH/N-body library and standalone GUI application, mainly designed for astrophysical simulations

    6 OpenSPH alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • FreeBSD
    Impact into the parent body of the Hygiea family SPH impact simulation with Dpb=428 km target, showing the origin of the Hygiea family.
     
  2. Universe Sandbox icon

    Universe Sandbox

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    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.

    21 Universe Sandbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Epic Games Store
    • itch.io
    • Humble Bundle
    • HTC Vive
    Universe Sandbox screenshot 1
     
  4. Galaxy Engine icon

    Galaxy Engine

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    Simulate the physics of the Universe on a large scale and create stunning visuals. Play with intergalactic interactions, smash planets together and even create the Big Bang itself!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • SteamOS
    • Steam
    Galaxy Engine screenshot 1
     
  5. Milky Way icon

    Milky Way

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    If you're a fan of Solar Smash, Universe Sandbox, Spaceflight Simulator, Solar System Sim; this is your new favorite game!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • itch.io
    Milky Way screenshot 1
     
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