Earth Rising (2023)

Genres: Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 51 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A leisurely, educational simulation where you build small satellites at your own pace, with a calm focus on learning and low-stakes assembly.

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What players say

Players describe this as a free VR game about building and launching CubeSat satellites. Many report that the tutorial is broken, sound doesn't work, and objects glitch or explode for no reason. A few enjoy tossing parts around and learning about satellites, but even those who recommend it call the execution rough.

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