Can I run Space Engineers?
Official Space Engineers system requirements, player reports on Space Engineers performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
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
- DirectX® compatible on-board
- 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
- DirectX® compatible on-board
- Notes
- No internet connection needed for single player, but for multiplayer we recommend 5Mbit/s or more
What players say about performance
The game has been reported to run well on certain hardware with good optimization, but many reviews mention persistent performance issues, lag, and poor optimization especially on lower-end systems.
Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Performance issues and lag
- Poor optimization for some systems
- Glitches and bugs, especially in multiplayer
- Planet and planet-side performance problems
What runs it well
- Good performance reported on high-end hardware
- Smooth in space with proper hardware
- Game runs well with certain optimizations
- High-end GPUs can handle the game well
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.