NASA's Exoplanet Excursions (2019)

Developer: Caltech/IPAC, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Education
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A contemplative, guided virtual tour through realistic space environments, emphasizing learning and exploration at a relaxed pace.

educationalimmersiveslow-pacedcontemplativescientificinstructionalfirst-personinformative

What players say

Players describe a free 15-30 minute VR documentary with interactive telescope segments and good voice acting. Some say the menu button exits the experience without a way to resume, and Vive Cosmos owners report unrecognized controls.

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