Space Engineers 2
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Radeon RX 5600 XT · Ryzen 5 2400G
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 6800 · Ryzen 7 3700X
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB (~62 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~33 fps low (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
- Release
- Jan 27, 2025
- Developer
- Keen Software House
- Publisher
- Keen Software House
Space Engineers 2 is a playable Early Access Alpha sandbox focused on engineering, exploration, and colonization in a fully destructible universe. Design and build ships, stations, and planetary bases while uncovering the story of Miro and Ivan Sokol. Help shape the future of the Almagest system.
SandboxBuildingSpaceSurvivalSci-fiSimulationPhysicsModdableDestructionOpen World
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What you need for Space Engineers 2
Space Engineers 2 needs about a Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 7900 GRE at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 4080 Super | Ryzen 5 9600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 GRE | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5090 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Space Engineers 2 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 23 | 16 | 10 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 34 | 24 | 14 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 37 | 26 | 16 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 41 | 28 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 42 | 30 | 18 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 48 | 33 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 56 | 39 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 71 | 49 | 30 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 79 | 55 | 33 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81 | 57 | 34 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 105 | 74 | 44 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 109 | 77 | 46 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 174 | 122 | 73 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Space Engineers 2 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit | Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit |
| Processor | 4core 3GHz CPU / AMD Ryzen 5 2400G / Intel Core i3-10100F | 8core 3.6GHz CPU / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel i7 9700k |
| Graphics | 4TFlop GPU / Radeon RX 5600 XT / Geforce 1660 Super | 12TFlop GPU / Radeon RX 6800 / Geforce 2080 Ti / 3080 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 40 GB | 40 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | No internet connection needed for single player | No internet connection needed for single player |
Source: Steam.
Space Engineers 2 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match Steam Deck device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- !Device compatibility warnings shown
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Default controller configuration not fully functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 low | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 26 low | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 low | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 27 low | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 27 low | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 1
- Features
- Single-playerSteam WorkshopSteam CloudIncludes level editorFamily Sharing
- Languages (9)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish
Latest news & patches
- Space Engineers 2 Dev Diary: September 17, 20262026-09-17
- Space Engineers 2 Dev Diary: September 10, 20262026-09-10
- Space Engineers 2 Dev Diary: September 3, 20262026-09-03
- Space Engineers 2 AMD Driver Issues2026-09-01
- Space Engineers 2: Hotfix 2.4.0.93Patch2026-08-27
- Space Engineers 2 Dev Diary: August 27, 20262026-08-27
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Space Engineers 2 run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Space Engineers 2's minimum spec (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Our model still estimates ~28 fps at 1080p low (range 22–33, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB (~62 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Space Engineers 2 run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Space Engineers 2 Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the low preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. Even 40 fps is out of reach at native resolution. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Space Engineers 2 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 7900 GRE or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5090. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Space Engineers 2 by brand.
Can I run Space Engineers 2 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~65 fps (range 52–78, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU, gets ~50 fps at 1080p low. Space Engineers 2 on the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Space Engineers 2 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Space Engineers 2.
How much storage does Space Engineers 2 take?
Space Engineers 2 needs 40 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit.