Space Engineers
Developed by Keen Software House · Published by Keen Software House
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie, simulation game by Keen Software House, published by Keen Software House — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Space Engineers.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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
Supported languages (16)
Space Engineers FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Space Engineers?
Steam classifies Space Engineers as a Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Keen Software House. 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.
How much does Space Engineers cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Space Engineers at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Space Engineers single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Space Engineers: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Space Engineers on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Space Engineers for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Space Engineers support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Space Engineers with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Space Engineers out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 28, 2019.
What platforms is Space Engineers on?
Space Engineers is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Space Engineers single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Space Engineers cost?
Steam lists it at $9.99.
Does Space Engineers have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 30 achievements for Space Engineers.
Who made Space Engineers?
Space Engineers is developed by Keen Software House and published by Keen Software House.
Where to get Space Engineers
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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