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- 1.0
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- Unity version
- 6000.0.30 or later
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- 38 KB
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Falling Sand Physics 2D
Falling Sand Physics 2D is a real-time pixel-based sand simulation package that lets you create interactive falling sand effects with customizable materials, colors, and runtime input controls.
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About this asset
Falling Sand Physics 2D is a lightweight and interactive 2D simulation package designed to create classic falling sand behavior inside Unity. The package uses a shader-driven approach to simulate granular movement in real time, making it suitable for games, prototypes, sandbox interactions, educational projects, and stylized visual effects.
The system allows users to generate and control falling sand particles dynamically during runtime. Sand can be spawned interactively, moved by simulation rules, and displayed through a simple controller-based workflow. The package includes a ready-to-use demo scene, shader assets, materials, and render texture assets to help users quickly understand the setup and integrate the effect into their own projects.
This package is designed to be easy to customize. Developers can adjust the sand appearance, control logic, simulation presentation, and general behavior to match different gameplay or visual styles. It can be used for particle-like gameplay interactions, simulation-based mechanics, or decorative screen-space effects.
The project is structured for practical use and fast integration, with essential files only. It is suitable for users who want a stylized falling sand effect without building a simulation system from scratch.
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Technical details
- Real-time 2D falling sand simulation system
- Includes controller script for simulation setup and runtime interaction
- Includes custom shader-based simulation workflow
- Ready-to-use demo scene included
- Includes materials for simulation and screen presentation
- Uses runtime render texture workflow for visual output
- Customizable sand color and visual appearance
- Suitable for interactive effects, sandbox mechanics, prototypes, and stylized VFX
- Organized and simplified package structure for easier integration
List of VFXs included:
- Falling Sand Simulation
- Screen Sand Presentation Effect
Texture sizes:
- Render texture based / runtime generated
- Included assets are suitable for typical 2D simulation workflows
Number of VFXs:
- 2
Custom shaders:
- 2 custom shaders included
Compatibility
| Unity version | Built-in | URP | HDRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6000.0.30f1 | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible |
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