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Finding Zen in Planetary Destruction: Solar Smash

We often look for games to build things up—cities, empires, or character stats. But sometimes, after a long, stressful day, you don't want to build; you just want to break stuff. If you are looking for a way to blow off some steam in the most spectacular way possible, you need to check out Solar Smash. It is a planet destruction simulator that is surprisingly relaxing, visually stunning, and oddly satisfying.
What is the Game About?
At its core, the premise is simple: you are given a realistic 3D model of a planet (Earth, Mars, or even fantasy worlds), and your only goal is to destroy it. There are no time limits, no high scores to chase, and no "game over" screens. It is a sandbox experience where you play the role of a cosmic force of nature. You have an arsenal of tools ranging from realistic threats like asteroids and nuclear missiles to sci-fi horrors like alien lasers and eldritch space monsters.
Getting Started: The Gameplay Loop
The beauty of this game lies in its simplicity. When you load it up, you are greeted with a spinning Earth. On the side of the screen is your toolkit of destruction.
Select Your Weapon: The menu is categorized into different types of attacks. You have natural disasters (meteor showers, black holes), man-made weapons (nukes, satellite beams), and alien technology.
Target and Fire: Using your mouse or finger, you simply tap or click on the planet where you want to strike. The physics engine takes over immediately. If you drop a nuke, you'll see the mushroom cloud rise and the shockwave ripple across the continents. If you summon a black hole, watch the planet warp and tear apart.
System Smash: Once you are bored of destroying a single planet, you can switch to "System Smash" mode. This allows you to play with orbital mechanics, smashing planets into each other or hurling them into the sun.