PC requirements
Space Engineers System Requirements
Space Engineers needs at least Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent), 8 GB RAM and Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent), 16 GB RAM and Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit | Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) | Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher | Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 35 GB available space | 35 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX® compatible on-board | DirectX® compatible on-board |
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Quick answers
Running Space Engineers on PC
Can my PC run Space Engineers?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Space Engineers need?
35 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.