Universe Sandbox Franchise

I suggest you ask this guy

Now, serious, I don't think so. I didn't play the original a lot, but the new one seems to be the same concept, only with more possibilities and a fresh look.

Be aware that some people in the community are upset and claiming that the first game development was abandoned without really completing it to the extent they had promised.

I found the first one was quite limited in scope, it was, as the name implies, a universe sandbox but there were only so many things you could really do

Well, I bought the first game, going to see what it's like. If it's any good, then I'll go and buy the new game.

it's not really a game, and I think there more to do in the second than in the 2nd.... It's more like a cool screensaver with achievement....