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SpaceEngine

Cosmographic Software· June 11, 2019
CasualIndieSimulationEarly Access
GameValio RecommendationMaybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Well received (14,914 reviews)
Could be cheaper
Quality
77/100
Value
47/100
Popularity
47/100
$29.99

Where to buy

Live prices across 1 stores · Updated 22 days ago ago

Hist. Low$17.99
Best Price
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Steam

Official Store · Updated 22 days ago ago

$29.99
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Current Price

$29.99

HIST. LOW · $17.99

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality77/100
96% positive (14,914 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
14,914 reviews — very trustworthy data
Value47/100
$29.99 — mid-range price
Popularity47/100
-41% player decline
147 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,914 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

June 11, 2019

Developers

Cosmographic Software

Publishers

Cosmographic Software

Platforms

Windows

Steam Recs

14,845

Official Website

spaceengine.org

Categories

Single-playerTracked Controller SupportVR SupportSteam WorkshopSteam WorkshopPartial Controller SupportFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 18 languages

EnglishGermanRussianItalianFrenchFinnishPolishSpanish - Latin America

PC Requirements

Recommended

OSWindows 10
ProcessorIntel Core i5-4430 or AMD FX-8350
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GTX 1060 (5/6 GB) or Radeon RX 480 (8 GB)
Storage50 GB available space
Additional NotesScreen resolution of at least 1920x1080 recommended for all user interface elements to fit comfortably. Graphics card should have at least 5 GB of VRAM.

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players — tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

96%

Overwhelmingly Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

14k

POSITIVE · 580 NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

192

PEAK (24H) · 412 ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SpaceEngine worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy SpaceEngine cheapest?

The best current deal for SpaceEngine is on Steam for $29.99.

What type of game is SpaceEngine?

SpaceEngine is categorized as: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access.

What platforms is SpaceEngine available on?

SpaceEngine is available on: Windows.

When was SpaceEngine released?

SpaceEngine was released on June 11, 2019.

How many people are playing SpaceEngine?

According to recent data, SpaceEngine has approximately 192 concurrent players 20 hours ago.

Who made SpaceEngine?

Developed by: Cosmographic Software

Published by: Cosmographic Software

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