Atom (2021)

Developer: PanGuoJun
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You calmly explore a precise simulation of a hydrogen atom, tweaking its parameters and observing its emitted photons.

educationalrelaxingabstractsimulationinteractiveminimalistscientificcontemplative

What players say

Players see a hydrogen atom simulator that shows orbitals and decay, but it lacks instructions and quickly runs out of things to do. Many call it a decent teaching aid or a brief novelty, while others find it broken or dull. The developer has not added significant content since 2021.

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