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Gravity

Gravity

A simple gravity simulator for the web. Created by Hermann.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Simulation
Black Hole Launcher

Black Hole Launcher

A simulation of the spacetime around a Schwarzschild black hole where you can fling astroids and light to your heart’s content. Created by TestTubeGames.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Simulation
Swing Explorer

Swing Explorer

A simulated swing, with some tools for exploring the physics behind pumping your legs. Created by TestTubeGames.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Simulation
Black Hole Hunter

Black Hole Hunter

Investigate the gravitational wave signals from colliding black holes. Created by Cardiff University. 

Teen, Adult,
Free
Web
Game
Orbit

Orbit

Gravity game on mobile devices and steam, where you pass levels by orbiting multiple planets without crashing them. Created by Highkey Games.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Paid
PC, Mobile
Game
Periodic Three-Body Orbits

Periodic Three-Body Orbits

A nice interactive look at three-body orbits that repeat. Created by Ricky Reusser.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Simulation
Black Hole Explorer

Black Hole Explorer

Explore the spacetime around a black hole in your rocket ship. Created by TestTubeGames.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Simulation
Deflection of Light in Schwarzschild Spacetime

Deflection of Light in Schwarzschild Spacetime

Basic and easy-to-use simulation for light curving around a black hole. Created by Thomas Müller.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Simulation
Schwarzschild Trajectories

Schwarzschild Trajectories

A slick simulation of particles flying around a black hole. Created by Ricky Reusser.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Simulation
Kerr Spherical Photon Orbits

Kerr Spherical Photon Orbits

An explorable explanation of the orbits around a spinning black hole. Created by Dr. Leo Stein.

Teen, Adult,
Free
Web
Simulation
Universe Sandbox

Universe Sandbox

Downloadable space simulation that lets you smash planets together in a really cool way. Created by Giant Army.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Paid
PC
Simulation
Gravity Simulator - Huffman

Gravity Simulator – Huffman

Very cool 3D astronomical simulations, running right in the browser. Created by Darrell Huffman.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Simulation
Gravity with Poisson Equation

Gravity with Poisson Equation

Cool look at gravity of many, many bodies, calculated on a mesh. Looks neat, too. Created by Ricky Reusser.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Simulation
Gravity Simulator - TestTubeGames

Gravity Simulator – TestTubeGames

Fling planets and change physics in this gravity sandbox. Available in browser and for download. Created by TestTubeGames.

Teen, Adult, Kid
Free, Paid
Web, PC
Simulation
The Hunt for Dark Matter

The Hunt for Dark Matter

Explore how Gravitational Lensing can be used to find Dark Matter. And as a bonus there’s a game at the end! Created by Shaun Hotchkiss.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
Why do Astronauts Float?

Why do Astronauts Float?

A playful look at the science behind ‘floating’ in space. Created by TestTubeGames.

Teen, Adult, Kid
Free
Web
Game
Kerbal Space Program

Kerbal Space Program

Most games aren’t rocket science, but this one is. Created by Squad.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Paid
PC
Game
PhyPhox

PhyPhox

Turn your phone into a physics lab. Graph things like acceleration, pressure, and magnetic field. Very powerful stuff. Created by RWTH Aachen University.

Teen, Adult
Free
Mobile
Simulation
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