SpaceEngine
Developed by Cosmographic Software · Published by Cosmographic Software
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie, simulation game by Cosmographic Software, published by Cosmographic Software — single-player. It is in Early Access.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for SpaceEngine.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3220T or AMD FX-4100
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 460 (4 GB)
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC
- Additional Notes: Screen resolution of at least 1280x720 required to display all user interface elements. Graphics card must have at least 3 GB of VRAM.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 (5/6 GB) or Radeon RX 480 (8 GB)
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Screen resolution of at least 1920x1080 recommended for all user interface elements to fit comfortably. Graphics card should have at least 5 GB of VRAM.
Supported languages (18)
SpaceEngine FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of October 2026. Data stamp: October 2026 (oldest record; newest recorded refresh: October 2026). Recorded refreshes can include failed attempts; check Steam for current facts. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is SpaceEngine?
Steam classifies SpaceEngine as a Casual, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Cosmographic Software. The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
How much does SpaceEngine cost?
As of October 2026, Steam lists SpaceEngine at $17.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is SpaceEngine single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for SpaceEngine: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is SpaceEngine on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists SpaceEngine for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is SpaceEngine out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 11, 2019.
What platforms is SpaceEngine on?
SpaceEngine 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 SpaceEngine single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does SpaceEngine cost?
Steam lists it at $17.99.
Who made SpaceEngine?
SpaceEngine is developed by Cosmographic Software and published by Cosmographic Software.
Where to get SpaceEngine
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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