Can I Run Space Engineers?
Keen Software House · 2019
Space Engineers is a sandbox engineering game where you design and build ships, stations, and planetary bases in a fully destructible environment. Explore planets and space, mine resources, survive hazards, and engage in combat alone or with friends in Creative or Survival modes.
Can You Run Space Engineers?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Space Engineers’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Space Engineers — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher | Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) | Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit | Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Space Engineers is a demanding action game from 2019. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 79 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 150 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~135–165 FPS
Excellent
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Space Engineers System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Space Engineers, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 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 |
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Minimum
OS: Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit Processor: Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 35 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX® compatible on-board Additional Notes: No internet connection needed for single player, but for multiplayer we recommend 5Mbit/s or more
Recommended
OS: Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit Processor: Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 35 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX® compatible on-board Additional Notes: No internet connection needed for single player, but for multiplayer we recommend 5Mbit/s or more
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Space Engineers — FAQ
Can I run Space Engineers?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in Space Engineers. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 150 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Space Engineers?+
Space Engineers needs at least a Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) processor, a Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 35 GB available space of storage, running Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit.
Can Space Engineers run without a graphics card?+
No — Space Engineers is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher).
How much RAM does Space Engineers need?+
Space Engineers officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.