Basic Fluid Flow and Pressure

How Fluids Move Naturally

Unlike standard Create, liquids in connected tanks automatically equalize and flow downhill without powered pumps. Fluids build natural pressure in storage tanks and travel through pipes based on gravity alone.

Fluid density affects movement speed—denser liquids move slower through your network. Use pumps as pressure boosters to lift liquids to higher elevations against gravity.

Transparent pipe segments show true fill levels in real time, so you can see exactly how much liquid occupies each section. Engineer goggles display actual flow rates through pipes, helping you diagnose bottlenecks. Adjustable valves let you limit flow on individual lines, and tilted open containers will spill based on their physical angle. This creates a realistic fluid system where physics, not just mechanics, governs your liquid transport.