Can I Run SpaceEngine?

Last updated: 25 October 2021

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

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

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Can my PC run SpaceEngine?

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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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SpaceEngine Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

SpaceEngine system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 7
OS
Windows 10
Processor
Processor
Intel Pentium G3240 or AMD FX-4100
Processor
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Memory
8 GB
Graphics
Graphics
GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 8760
Graphics
Storage
Storage
4 GB
Storage
50 GB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
VRAM (dedicated video memory) is very important for SpaceEngine - 2 GB is enough to run the program comfortably on lower settings.
Additional Notes
VRAM (dedicated video memory) is very important for SpaceEngine - 4 GB are required to run the program with all features enabled and at good settings.

SpaceEngine minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 7 operating system. Your processor should be Intel Pentium G3240 or AMD FX-4100 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 4 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 8760. You also have to have 4 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for SpaceEngine for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10. Recommended CPU would be Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD FX-8350 CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 8 GB or more. And video card — GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 290.

Game Details

The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.

Release date
11 June, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Casual
Supported languages
English, German, Russian, Italian, French, Finnish, Polish, Spanish - Latin America, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Czech, Swedish, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Vladimir Romanyuk
Publisher
Vladimir Romanyuk
Official website
spaceengine.org
Support website
forum.spaceengine.org
Support website
[email protected]
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run SpaceEngine?

You would be able to run SpaceEngine 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 7
  • Processor: Intel Pentium G3240 or AMD FX-4100
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 8760
  • Storage: 4 GB
  • Additional Notes: VRAM (dedicated video memory) is very important for SpaceEngine - 2 GB is enough to run the program comfortably on lower settings.

Can I play SpaceEngine with 3 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play SpaceEngine. The minimum RAM is 4 GB.

Can I play SpaceEngine with 4 GB of RAM?

Yes, SpaceEngine can run with 4 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does SpaceEngine need?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM to run SpaceEngine on PC, but 8 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for SpaceEngine?

Intel Pentium G3240 or AMD FX-4100 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run SpaceEngine.

How many GB is SpaceEngine?

At least 4 GB of disk space is required to install SpaceEngine on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for SpaceEngine?

You need GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 8760 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play SpaceEngine?

Windows 7 or newer.

Does SpaceEngine require a 64-bit OS and processor?

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

Can I run SpaceEngine on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is SpaceEngine release date?

SpaceEngine release date is 11 June, 2021.

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