Universe Sandbox Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Universe Sandbox for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is Celestia, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Universe Sandbox and six of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Universe Sandbox are OpenSPH, Galaxy Engine, Cosmonium and Pioneer.

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  1. Celestia icon
     131 likes

    Celestia is an application for real-time 3D visualization of space, with a detailed model of the solar system, over 100,000 stars, more than 10,000 galaxies, and an extension mechanism for adding more objects.

    32 Celestia alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS
     
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    Celestia vs Universe Sandbox Comments
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    4

    it just shows the universe but can not minipulate it

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    on Universe Sandbox you can mess with planets and create your own solar system, but on Celestia you can only see planets

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    i dont like it because i cant make my own simulations.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Celestia is Free and Open SourceUniverse Sandbox is Paid and Proprietary
  2. OpenSPH icon
     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • FreeBSD
     
  3. 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!.

    13 Galaxy Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • SteamOS
    • Steam
     
  4. Cosmonium icon
     4 likes

    Cosmonium is a 3D astronomy and space exploration program. With Cosmonium you can navigate in our solar system and discover all the planets and their moons.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Cosmonium vs Universe Sandbox Comments
    brucelgrubb
    Negative
    0

    Per its own description (our solar system) it is not a sandbox like Universe Sandbox

    • Cosmonium is Free and Open SourceUniverse Sandbox is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Pioneer icon
     12 likes

    Pioneer is a space adventure game set in the Milky Way galaxy at the turn of the 31st century. The game is open-ended, and you are free to explore the millions of star systems in the game. You can land on planets, slingshot past gas giants, and burn yourself to a crisp flying...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. A game of missions, trade and space combat in the 31st century using the Pioneer Space Sim engine with many additions and improvements.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Pioneer Scout Plus vs Universe Sandbox Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Can't launch plutos at sun

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Pioneer Scout Plus is Free and Open SourceUniverse Sandbox is Paid and Proprietary
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