Black Hole Simulator

About

"Black Hole Simulator" is a game that offers an intuitive experience of Einstein's theory of relativity, specifically the appearance of objects under general relativity. The game accurately simulates the appearance of black holes and allows players to adjust parameters and add stars to observe interactions. The game has also been updated to allow players to fly into a black hole and witness a cosmic ball.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+21

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and relaxing experience, allowing players to simulate and interact with black holes.
For its low price, it provides an interesting visualization of astrophysical phenomena, making it a good educational tool.
The graphics, while not perfect, are visually appealing and create a captivating atmosphere.

The game lacks substantial content and can be completed in just a few minutes, making it feel more like a screensaver than a game.
Performance issues are prevalent, with many players experiencing significant lag and low frame rates even on capable hardware.
There are limited customization options and gameplay mechanics, which may leave players wanting more depth and interaction.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, particularly for fans of space themes, but it suffers from significant lag issues. Despite being a short experience lasting only about five minutes, players appreciate its concept and hope for future optimizations and enhancements.
- “It lags like crazy, but otherwise it's a 9.5/10 game for me. It's a fun short game; gameplay is only 5 minutes, but it's still very good except for the lagging. I'm a big fan of space and games about space, and I also like black holes very much.”
- “I truly hope this game gets updates for optimization and maybe gameplay because of how interesting its concept is.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the simulator are criticized for demanding high GPU usage, resulting in an average frame rate of only 35 fps, even after multiple driver updates. Reviewers suggest that the game should prioritize simulation quality over graphical fidelity.
- “Even after many graphic driver updates, this simulator runs at an average of 35 fps both windowed and full screen, using 99% of the GPU almost constantly.”
- “Even after many graphic driver updates, this simulator runs at an average of 35 fps both windowed and full screen, and uses 99% of the GPU almost constantly.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Users express disappointment with the game's optimization, noting that despite its visual appeal, it remains unoptimized after two years. There are concerns that it requires strong multi-core performance to handle its complex physics effectively, leading to subpar frame rates.
- “I can't confirm it for sure, but my guess is that you need a great multi-core performance to run relativistic physics at decent frame rates.”
- “I'd hoped that since I got this simulator at least 2 years ago, there would have been some optimization, but sadly no.”
- “It's pretty, but is in no way optimized.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The narrative is completely absent.”
- “I found the story to be non-existent.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task that demands an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”