Protoplanet Express
Release date: Nov 14, 2023
Developers: Jorge Cuadra, Miguel Vergara
Publishers: Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Núcleo Milenio De Formación Planetaria
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Categories: Single-player, VR Supported
Supported languages: English, Spanish - Latin America, German

Embark on an exciting journey to explore distant star systems and witness the captivating process of planet formation in this immersive video game. You'll have the opportunity to delve into real protoplanetary systems, all meticulously recreated through simulations by professional astronomers. Climb aboard the Protoplanet Express, your reliable spacecraft for this adventure, and navigate through the vastness of space. Discover a multitude of viewpoints within these simulations, each offering a fresh perspective on every system. As you progress, you'll encounter different astronomers who will share insights into what makes each system truly unique. In some systems, you'll not only find stars but also planets and multiple stars. These celestial bodies wield gravitational forces like cosmic artists, sculpting dust and gas into mesmerizing features such as spirals, rings, and gaps – all ready for you to explore in these celestial realms. Each system you explore is painstakingly crafted, with hundreds of thousands of particles arranged precisely to match astrophysical simulations. This ensures that you won't miss a single visual detail throughout your cosmic odyssey.