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Interacting with Planets

How to select planets, read information panels, and warp to any world in the Solar System using click and double-click interactions.

Every planet, dwarf planet, and major moon in We Are Small has a floating label that you can interact with. These labels are your gateway to learning about each world.

Selecting a planet

First, make sure you are in cursor mode (press Esc if you are in flight mode). Then:

  • Single-click on any planet label to open its information panel

The information panel appears as an overlay and includes:

  • The planet's name
  • Key facts and statistics
  • A description of the world

Warping to a planet

  • Double-click on any planet label to warp your camera directly to that world

The camera smoothly transitions to a close orbit around the selected planet. This is the fastest way to travel between distant worlds — much faster than flying manually.

After warping, click on the scene to re-enter flight mode and explore the planet up close.

What you can explore

Free tier

In the free Solar System explorer, you can visit and learn about:

  • Mercury — the smallest planet, scorched by the Sun
  • Venus — Earth's toxic twin with a crushing atmosphere
  • Earth — our home, complete with its Moon
  • Mars — the red planet with its two tiny moons
  • Jupiter — king of the planets with its Great Red Spot
  • Saturn — the jewel of the Solar System with its iconic rings
  • Uranus — the ice giant tilted on its side
  • Neptune — the windiest planet in the Solar System

Each planet orbits the Sun at its correct relative distance and speed.

Premium content

Premium unlocks additional celestial bodies and educational features. Visit the premium experience page to learn more about what awaits beyond the eight planets.

Tips for exploration

  • Zoom in close. Fly right up to a planet's surface to appreciate the texture detail, especially at 8K resolution.
  • Watch the moons. Many planets have moons that orbit in real time. Fly to Jupiter or Saturn and watch their moons trace paths around the giant planet.
  • Check the HUD. The heads-up display in the top-left corner shows your current simulation time and speed, helping you orient yourself.
  • Toggle orbits. Open the settings panel and toggle orbit paths on or off to see the invisible highways that planets follow around the Sun.