About Space Engineers
Space Engineers was released on February 28, 2019. Steam files it under Action, Indie and Simulation. It needs 35 GB of free storage.
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Space Engineers system requirements
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Space Engineers needs at least Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher and Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent), 8 GB of RAM and 35 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Space Engineers
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher | Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) | 8 GB |
| Recommended | Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher | Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or better | Ryzen 5 2600 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce RTX 2060 Super or better | Ryzen 5 2600 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | Radeon RX 6800 or better | Ryzen 5 2600 or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Space Engineers
The publisher's minimum for Space Engineers is Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher with Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent), and the recommended hardware is Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce RTX 2060 Super does the same at 1440p, and a Radeon RX 6800 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Strategy and simulation games lean on the processor, especially late in a game when there is a lot to calculate. A faster graphics card will not fix a slow late game, but a faster CPU and more RAM will.
Best graphics card for Space Engineers
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 231 fps | Ultra 128 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 143 fps | Ultra 103 fps | High 80 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 253 fps | Ultra 183 fps | Ultra 101 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 146 fps | Ultra 105 fps | High 81 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 86 fps | High 86 fps | Medium 67 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 141 fps | Ultra 101 fps | High 78 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 70 fps | High 70 fps | Low 74 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | High 71 fps | Medium 72 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | High 75 fps | Medium 76 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Medium 79 fps | Low 77 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Low 69 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Low 80 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 177 fps | Ultra 127 fps | Ultra 71 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 136 fps | Ultra 98 fps | High 75 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 65 fps | High 65 fps | Low 68 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Low 77 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 93 fps | Ultra 67 fps | Medium 73 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 8 GB, recommended 16 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Ryzen 5 2600 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Space Engineers
What are the minimum system requirements for Space Engineers?
Minimum: Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent), Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher, 8 GB of memory, 35 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Space Engineers?
Recommended: Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent), Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher, 16 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Space Engineers at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce RTX 2060 Super for 1440p.
How much RAM does Space Engineers need?
The minimum is 8 GB and the recommendation is 16 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Space Engineers need?
About 35 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Space Engineers?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 97 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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