GENESIS Molecular Dynamics Simulator (v0.11)

An interactive real-time molecular dynamics simulator built from scratch.
Explore atomic forces, phase transitions, molecular shapes and more.

https://github.com/TheBackstageDev/Genesis

What you can do right now (v0.11)

• Setup your own scenarios using the Compounds selector.
• Watch phase transitions — gas → liquid droplets → solid crystals
• See Educative scenarios to teach you about the forces,
• Pause, add compounds, record simulations and save them.

How to run

Windows

1. Download the latest release from itch.io: https://thebackstagedevreal.itch.io/genesis-engine or from the release tab in github
2. Run the installer
3. Launch the program from Start Menu or Desktop

Other platforms
Building from source is possible but not documented yet.

Controls (quick reference)

• WASD -> move camera
• Right mouse drag -> look around / orbit
• SPACE -> pause / resume simulation
• Q or + button -> open compound selector
• Arrows -> speed up / slow down time

Full controls tutorial available in-game.

Current status

This is a very early version with lots of missing features, rough edges and bugs are expected.
But the core simulation, visuals, and tutorials already work and are fun to play with.

Planned for future versions:

• Reactions & chemical changes
• More molecules & complex structures
• Better performance & larger simulations
• Web version

Feedback & contributions

I’d love to hear what you think!

• Bugs? Weird behavior? -> open an issue
• Ideas? Feature requests? -> comment or open a discussion
• Want to help? → PRs welcome (especially bug fixes, new molecules, UI polish)

License

MIT License (see LICENSE file)
Feel free to fork, modify, learn from it — just keep the attribution.

Made with love, SFML, OpenGL, ImGui, and way too much Chimarrão.
— Gabriel (2026)