Can I Run SpaceChem?

Last updated: 26 December 2024

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

Test your PC to see if it will run SpaceChem 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: SpaceChem

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Can my PC run SpaceChem?

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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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SpaceChem Windows Requirements

SpaceChem system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows XP SP3 / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor
Processor
2.0 GHz
Memory
Memory
1GB
Storage
Storage
300MB
Graphics
Graphics
frame buffer support recommended

SpaceChem minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows XP SP3 / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 operating system. Your processor should be 2.0 GHz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 1GB. As for a graphics card, it should be frame buffer support recommended. You also have to have 300MB free disk space to install the game.

SpaceChem Mac Requirements

SpaceChem system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
MacOS 10.9 Mavericks
Processor
Processor
2.0 GHz
Memory
Memory
1GB
Storage
Storage
300MB
Graphics
Graphics
frame buffer support recommended

As for Mac OS, SpaceChem requirements here start with MacOS 10.9 Mavericks operating system. Processor needs to be at least 2.0 GHz. 1GB of RAM is required. Your graphics card should be frame buffer support recommended. Finally, the game needs 300MB of free disk space.

SpaceChem Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

SpaceChem system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
glibc 2.17+ only
Processor
Processor
2.0 GHz
Memory
Memory
1 GB
Storage
Storage
300 MB
Graphics
Graphics
frame buffer support recommended

If you’re on Linux, minimum requirements include glibc 2.17+ only. Processor should be 2.0 GHz or higher. For RAM you need 1 GB or more. Graphics card should be frame buffer support recommended or better. 15GB of free disk space is a must.

Game Details

Zachtronics is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products!

Release date
2 March, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Supported languages
English, French, German, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Zachtronics
Publisher
Zachtronics
Official website
zachtronics.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run SpaceChem?

You would be able to run SpaceChem 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: Windows XP SP3 / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 1GB
  • Storage: 300MB
  • Graphics: frame buffer support recommended

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: MacOS 10.9 Mavericks
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 1GB
  • Storage: 300MB
  • Graphics: frame buffer support recommended

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

  • OS: glibc 2.17+ only
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB
  • Storage: 300 MB
  • Graphics: frame buffer support recommended

How much RAM does SpaceChem need?

You need at least 1GB of RAM to run SpaceChem on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 1GB.

And on Linux/SteamOS: 1 GB minimum.

What processor do I need for SpaceChem?

2.0 GHz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run SpaceChem.

How many GB is SpaceChem?

At least 300MB of disk space is required to install SpaceChem on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for SpaceChem?

You need frame buffer support recommended or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play SpaceChem?

Windows XP SP3 / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 or newer.

Can I run SpaceChem on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play SpaceChem on my Mac?

Yes, SpaceChem supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: MacOS 10.9 Mavericks
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 1GB
  • Storage: 300MB
  • Graphics: frame buffer support recommended

Can I run SpaceChem on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play SpaceChem on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is SpaceChem release date?

SpaceChem release date is 2 March, 2021.

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