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Description:
Physics sandbox game

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 99.3.384@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @powdertoy | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: physics simulation sandbox game education science

Install: brew install --cask powder

About:
The Powder Toy is a free open-source 2D physics sandbox game that simulates various materials and their interactions. It allows users to create complex scenes using elements like powders, liquids, gases, and solids, governed by realistic physics engines. The tool is highly valued for its educational potential in visualizing chemical reactions and physics principles, as well as its creative sandbox capabilities.

Key Features:

Real-time physics simulation engine
Over 100 unique materials and elements
Advanced particle interaction system
Support for heat, pressure, and electrical conductivity
Built-in scene editor and screenshot capture

Use Cases:

Educational tool for demonstrating physics and chemistry concepts
Creative sandbox for building Rube Goldberg machines
Stress-testing system performance with complex simulations

Alternatives:

Algodoo – Commercial alternative with more polished UI but lacks the extensive element variety of Powder Toy
Noita – Game-focused pixel physics with magic elements, but not a pure sandbox tool

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:47pm	99.3.384	0	VERSION_BUMP	aaeb75b7
Jul 28, 2024 1:21pm	98.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	45761b7f