Space Engineers System Requirements

Check whether your PC meets the minimum or recommended specs for Space Engineers.

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PC specifications

Minimum
OSMicrosoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit
CPUIntel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent)
GPUGeforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher
RAM8 GB
Storage35 GB
DirectXVersion 11
NotesNo internet connection needed for single player, but for multiplayer we recommend 5Mbit/s or more
Recommended
OSMicrosoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit
CPUIntel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent)
GPUGeforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher
RAM16 GB
Storage35 GB
DirectXVersion 11
NotesNo internet connection needed for single player, but for multiplayer we recommend 5Mbit/s or more

What we check

Our compatibility system compares your hardware against the game's published requirements using deterministic benchmarks — no AI guesswork.

CPU

Processor performance score compared to the game's minimum and recommended CPUs.

GPU

Graphics card benchmark score vs. the required and recommended GPUs.

RAM

System memory in GB — compared directly against the requirement.

VRAM

Dedicated video memory on your graphics card.

Storage

Available disk space. Some games require an SSD for loading performance.

SSD requirement

Space Engineers does not require an SSD.

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Frequently asked questions

Can my PC run Space Engineers?

To run Space Engineers at minimum settings you need a Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) CPU, a Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher GPU, 8 GB RAM, 35 GB storage.

What are the recommended specs for Space Engineers?

For the best experience, the developer recommends Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent), Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher, 16 GB RAM.

How much storage does Space Engineers need?

Space Engineers requires 35 GB of storage space.

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