Have you ever looked up at the night sky and thought, "What would happen if I just... destroyed that planet?" No? Just me? Well, either way, there's a game that lets you do exactly that — and it's oddly satisfying.

What Is This Game, Anyway?

Solar Smash is a planet destruction simulator that does exactly what it sounds like. You pick a planet, choose your weapon, and watch the chaos unfold. There's no storyline, no pressure, no timer counting down. It's just you, a planet, and an arsenal of ridiculous weapons ranging from laser beams to giant space worms.

It sounds simple — because it is. But that simplicity is exactly what makes it so weirdly addictive. Whether you have five minutes or two hours, this game fits right in.

Gameplay: How Does It Actually Work?

When you first open the game, you'll see a planet floating in space. From there, the controls are pretty straightforward:

Choose your target. The game offers several planets — Earth, Mars, the Moon, and a few fictional ones. Each has a different look and reacts slightly differently to destruction.

Pick your weapon. This is where things get fun. You've got options like:

• Missiles and nukes

• Laser beams you can drag across the surface

• Black holes that slowly consume the planet

• UFO invasions (yes, really)

• Giant worms that burrow through the core

Watch it fall apart. Each weapon creates a different visual effect. Some blow off chunks. Some split the planet in half. Some just... vaporize everything slowly. The physics aren't hyper-realistic, but they look great and feel very satisfying.

You can combine weapons, too. Hit a planet with a laser, then drop a black hole on the weakened side — the results are surprisingly dramatic.