Black Hole Simulator (2021)

Developer: PanGuoJun
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 154 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, contemplative sandbox for intuitively exploring the visual effects of general relativity around black holes.

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What players say

Players say this is a short, purely visual experience that lasts about two minutes. Some praise its Interstellar-like mood, while others find the lack of educational content disappointing. Performance is a real issue, with players reporting high GPU usage and low framerates on modern hardware.

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