Can I Run Space Engineers?

Last updated: 26 April 2023

You must be wondering, can my PC run Space Engineers? On this page you will find Space Engineers system requirements for PC (Windows, Linux and Mac). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Space Engineers or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: Space Engineers

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Space Engineers Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Space Engineers system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP)
OS
Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP)
Processor
Processor
Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent)
Processor
Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent)
Memory
Memory
8 GB
Memory
16 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher
DirectX
DirectX
Version 11
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
Storage
35 GB
Storage
35 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX compatible on-board
Sound Card
DirectX compatible on-board
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
No internet connection needed for single player, but for multiplayer we recommend 5Mbit/s or more
Additional Notes
No internet connection needed for single player, but for multiplayer we recommend 5Mbit/s or more

Space Engineers minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) operating system. Your processor should be Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 8 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Geforce 750 / Radeon R9 270X or higher. You also have to have 35 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Space Engineers for Windows, your operating system should be Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP). Recommended CPU would be Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 16 GB or more. And video card — Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher.

Game Details

Space Engineers is a sandbox game about engineering, construction, exploration and survival in space and on planets. Players build space ships, space stations, planetary outposts of various sizes and uses, pilot ships and travel through space to explore planets and gather resources to survive.

Release date
28 February, 2023
OpenCritic Score
75.00/100
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Supported languages
English, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Polish, French, Italian, Finnish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Portuguese - Brazil, Swedish, Russian, Simplified Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Keen Software House
Publishers
Keen Software House
Official website
SpaceEngineersGame.com
Support website
support.keenswh.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Space Engineers?

You would be able to run Space Engineers on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP)
  • Processor: Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent)
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Graphics: Geforce 750 / Radeon R9 270X or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 35 GB
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible on-board
  • Additional Notes: No internet connection needed for single player, but for multiplayer we recommend 5Mbit/s or more

Can I play Space Engineers with 6 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Space Engineers. The minimum RAM is 8 GB.

Can I play Space Engineers with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes, Space Engineers can run with 8 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Space Engineers need?

You need at least 8 GB of RAM to run Space Engineers on PC, but 16 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Space Engineers?

Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Space Engineers.

How many GB is Space Engineers?

At least 35 GB of disk space is required to install Space Engineers on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Space Engineers?

You need Geforce 750 / Radeon R9 270X or higher or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Space Engineers?

Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) or newer.

Does Space Engineers require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Space Engineers needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

What DirectX do I need to run Space Engineers?

Version 11 or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Space Engineers on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is Space Engineers release date?

Space Engineers release date is 28 February, 2023.

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