The Powder Toy

Name: The Powder Toy
Rating: 4.443396 (16983 reviews)
Author: jacob1

Falling sand game - Simulates air pressure, velocity, heat, and more

"The Powder Toy" is a free and officially supported physics sandbox game for Android, optimized for touchscreen. It simulates air pressure, heat, and more, letting you build and destroy intricate machines, explore community creations, and share your own. Fully compatible with the PC version, it offers extensive materials and components for endless creativity in a fun, interactive environment.

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By: jacob1

Downloads: 1,560,300

1.61K

Rating: 4.44

(16,983)

8 new ratings

Version: 1.21 (Last updated: 2025-02-22)

Version code: 128

Creation date: 2016-10-06

Permissions:

android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.VIBRATE

Size: 12.74M

Email: ap*****@powdertoy.co.uk

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Google Play Store

Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 46,558 ▼ 43

User reviews

Pros

Incredible physics simulation capabilities
Free to use with no ads
Extensive variety of elements and interactions
Open source and community-driven content
Good visuals and fluid air simulation

Cons

Small user interface and tiny buttons making it hard to use on mobile
Lag and performance issues when the screen is filled with particles
Inaccurate touch responsiveness and calibration on some devices
Controls are finicky and may require a keyboard for better usability
Crowded menus can lead to accidental screen clears

Most mentioned

UI is too small and difficult to use on mobile devices
Game has extensive options and complexity
Performance issues, especially when many particles are present
Great physics simulation with potential for creativity and experimentation
Some users prefer the PC version due to better performance and usability

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User reviews

Create anything from CPU microarchitecture to enormous fusion reactions. This application is seriously underrated for all the physics it simulates. Plus, it's free, with no ads, and completely open source! Try it and see what you can create or view one of the tens of thousands of uploads created by others.

Brandon LaRue (Bam), 2025-01-08

i played this all the time, but then had to stop because the game got really laggy. it would randomly freeze and everything was delayed. it even got to the point where i couldnt access my account anymore. today i opened the app and IT WAS NOT LAGGY ANYMORE! i didn't switch phones either, and i got my account back, so that's amazing. this is a great game and a nice thing to play if you are bored