The Powder Toy
A desktop physics sandbox game simulating air pressure, velocity, heat, and countless interactions between substances.
What is The Powder Toy?
The Powder Toy is a desktop physics sandbox game that simulates air pressure, velocity, heat, and interactions between various substances. It allows users to build complex machines, bombs, realistic terrains, and more using a wide range of materials and electronic components. The game provides a creative platform for experimentation, from explosions to CPU development, in a simulated environment.
Gamers, hobbyists, and developers interested in physics simulation, creative building, or modding games with Lua scripting. It appeals to those who enjoy sandbox games and experimenting with emergent gameplay.
It offers a deeply simulated physics environment with extensive modding capabilities via Lua, an active community with shared creations, and full open-source access for customization—all for free.
Overview
Written in C++ and using SDL, The Powder Toy is a desktop version of the classic 'falling sand' physics sandbox, it simulates air pressure and velocity as well as heat.
Use Cases
Best For
- Experimenting with physics simulations like air pressure and heat interactions
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