Games like Nuclear Design Bureau
by Design Bureau KB-11
Kerbal Space Program and Universe Sandbox play most like Nuclear Design Bureau. Of the 16 closest games below, most share its sandbox and physics; 2 came out in the last year, 14 are free or under $10 and 1 has co-op. The best known is People Playground, with 299,942 Steam reviews.
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Kerbal Space Program
Apr 27, 2015 · Squad
Both: Sandbox · Physics · Science
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
SpaceSimulationSandboxPhysicsScienceSpace SimBuildingModdableEducationIndie👍 120,984Universe Sandbox
Aug 24, 2015 · Giant Army
Both: Sandbox · Physics
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Early AccessSimulationSandboxIndieSpaceEducationSpace SimRelaxingPhysicsOpen World👍 27,910Powdertron
Sep 15 · SalE
Both: Sandbox · Science · Physics
A physics sandbox built on real chemistry. Drop 674 materials into a falling-sand world and watch them react, burn, freeze and explode. Then wire circuits, test wings in a wind tunnel, or split light through lenses — alone or with friends online.
SandboxSimulationBuildingSciencePhysicsTutorial2DCasualRelaxingColorfulCrazy Machines 3
Oct 18, 2016 · Fakt Software
Both: Puzzle · Physics · Sandbox
Crazy Machines 3 is the latest, greatest, most amazing and craziest part of the series and fascinates once more with physic-based puzzles. Build your own crazy machines and share your awesomeness across the world thanks to the Steam® Workshop.
SimulationPuzzlePhysicsStrategySandboxSingleplayerMultiplayerBuildingCasualDifficult👍 7,486ACTION SANDBOX
Apr 21, 2022 · Vona Soft
Both: Sandbox · Physics · Pixel Graphics
A physics sandbox game for people who like to play with digital toys. Create, control toys and define your goals.
SandboxSimulationPhysicsDestructionBuilding2DPixel GraphicsCharacter CustomizationSingleplayerChoose Your Own Adventure👍 787Noita
Oct 15, 2020 · Nolla Games
Both: Physics · Pixel Graphics · Sandbox
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
PhysicsRoguelikeDifficultPixel GraphicsDungeon CrawlerIndieSandboxOpen World2DPerma Death👍 81,299Cortex Command
Sep 28, 2012 · Data Realms
Both: Physics · Sandbox · Pixel Graphics
Choose between different factions, with their own set of expendable soldiers, mechas, and weapons. Protect your brain, mine gold, and destroy the enemy cortex in his bunker complex!
StrategyIndieActionPhysics2DSandboxPixel GraphicsModdableLocal Co-OpSci-fi👍 2,003POWDR
Sep 18 · SUBLIMINAL SOFTWARE
Both: Sandbox · Physics · Pixel Graphics
POWDR is a high performance interactive particle sandbox featuring realistic fluids, sands, solids, interactions, and more! Every pixel is simulated. Every material interacts. Every experiment can become a catastrophe.
SimulationCasualSandboxPhysicsImmersive SimDestructionPixel GraphicsAbstractGod GameColorfulForts
Apr 19, 2017 · EarthWork Games
Both: Physics · Sandbox
Unleash your creativity and strategic prowess in Forts, the exhilarating physics-based RTS! Design, construct, and customize imposing fortresses, bristling with devastating firepower, and blast your opponent’s buildings to rubble!
Base BuildingMultiplayerStrategyPhysicsDestructionBuildingModdableSandbox2DMilitary👍 21,256The Sandbox
Jun 29, 2015 · PIXOWL INC.
Both: Sandbox · Pixel Graphics · Physics
READY FOR CRAFTING VIRTUAL WORLDS ON YOUR PC?The acclaimed world-building game featuring a unique mission-based approach is coming onto PC via Steam Early Access. With over 16 million players on mobile & tablets versions and 1,500,000 pixel blocks creations shared in the Online Gallery to date, this PC version is taking world...
SandboxSimulationIndiePixel GraphicsCasualGod GameStrategyPhysics2DEarly Access👍 524Space Simulation Toolkit
Jun 5, 2020 · Pavel Kudinov
Both: Sandbox · Physics
Physics sandbox game that uses a graphics card as a supercomputer. Change the laws of physics, design mechanisms, create A-Life worlds and inhabit them with living beings, experiment with evolution and AI.
SimulationSandboxPhysicsEarly AccessIndieArtificial Intelligence2DSpace SimSpaceEducation👍 506Sinking Simulator
Oct 23, 2019 · Wicpar
Both: Sandbox · Physics
The sequel to the unfinished Sinking Simulator, now with a lot more POWER!!!! Witness your witty love of chaos and destruction sinking 2D ships and everything else on board!
SimulationSandboxIndieCasualDestructionPhysics2DPsychological HorrorSingleplayerFree to Play👍 692
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Kerbal Space Program 2
Feb 24, 2023 · Intercept Games
Both: Sandbox · Physics · Science
Kerbal Space Program 2 is the sequel to the acclaimed space-flight simulation game Kerbal Space Program. Enter the next generation of space adventure with exciting new parts, stunning visuals, fully revamped UI and Map View, and rich new environments to explore.
SpaceSandboxExplorationBuildingPhysicsScienceDifficultSimulationOpen WorldFunny👍 27,957Bridge Constructor Portal
Dec 20, 2017 · ClockStone
Both: Puzzle · Physics
Enter the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and experience Bridge Constructor Portal – the unique merging of the classic Portal™ and Bridge Constructor™ games.
PuzzleSimulationStrategyPhysicsBuildingSingleplayer2DLevel EditorComedyDifficult👍 6,638
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