Minimum:
Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-3220T or AMD FX-4100 Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX 460 (4 GB) Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR or Oculus PC Notes supplémentaires : Screen resolution of at least 1280x720 required to display all user interface elements. Graphics card must have at least 3 GB of VRAM.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD FX-8350 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1060 (5/6 GB) or Radeon RX 480 (8 GB) Espace disque : 50 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 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.
Exploration drives SpaceEngine, with the keyword “exploration” appearing 37 times in player comments. The title has earned an Overwhelmingly Positive label, backed by 96% positive sentiment across 16,062 Steam reviews.
What it's about: The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
In-game
« Born too late to explore the world. Born too early to explore space. Born just in time to explore a near perfect replica of the universe. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 30 h played3211« Born too early to explore the universe, but just in time to do it virtually »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 19 h played2« Yo, I’m lowkey obsessed with this game. Not even kidding, I’m learning stuff they don’t even teach in Astrophysics classes at uni. Straight up mind-blowing. Totally recommend it to everyone. Mad educational, fr.。_。 »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 26 h played1« I LOOOOOVEEEE this game!!!! But theres a problem, they didn't add buildings or trees, so please, can you add it? »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 51 h played21« Goose bumping, mind blowing, all the respect to the developers, also made me feels small in the vast universe at 3AM. Would 10e7% recommend to buy, especially if you own a good monitor/VR. Just give them the money!!! »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 1 h played111« If you're the type of guy who loves planets and space? Play it. Yes, play it. NOW. COME ON, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GO PLAY IT- »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 224 h played1
« De pui la dernier mis a jour le jeu ne fait que buger, la camera avance toute seul sans raison, et d'autre fois le jeu ne réagi pas du tout. »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 402 h played« Still no option so save controls and bindings !!?? »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 9 h played« Très beau et très joli quand ça ne plante pas avec retour sur le bureau, malheureusement !!! »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 4 h played« Impossible d'assigner les boutons gauche et droit de la souris à avancer et reculer »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 9 h played« Great game but has alarming controversies. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 125 h played« I "play" this when I want to obliterate my ego and realize I am nothing but scum. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 5 h played2111
In players' words
« Born too late to explore the world. Born too early to explore space. Born just in time to explore a near perfect replica of the universe. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 30 h played3211« De pui la dernier mis a jour le jeu ne fait que buger, la camera avance toute seul sans raison, et d'autre fois le jeu ne réagi pas du tout. »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 402 h played« Born too early to explore the universe, but just in time to do it virtually »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 19 h played2« Still no option so save controls and bindings !!?? »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 9 h played« Yo, I’m lowkey obsessed with this game. Not even kidding, I’m learning stuff they don’t even teach in Astrophysics classes at uni. Straight up mind-blowing. Totally recommend it to everyone. Mad educational, fr.。_。 »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 26 h played1« Très beau et très joli quand ça ne plante pas avec retour sur le bureau, malheureusement !!! »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 4 h played« I LOOOOOVEEEE this game!!!! But theres a problem, they didn't add buildings or trees, so please, can you add it? »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 51 h played21« Impossible d'assigner les boutons gauche et droit de la souris à avancer et reculer »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 9 h played« Goose bumping, mind blowing, all the respect to the developers, also made me feels small in the vast universe at 3AM. Would 10e7% recommend to buy, especially if you own a good monitor/VR. Just give them the money!!! »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 1 h played111« Great game but has alarming controversies. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 125 h played« If you're the type of guy who loves planets and space? Play it. Yes, play it. NOW. COME ON, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GO PLAY IT- »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 224 h played1« I "play" this when I want to obliterate my ego and realize I am nothing but scum. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 5 h played2111
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
94 % pos · n=79
Content / longevity
95 % pos · n=63
Graphics / art
98 % pos · n=54
Performance
52 % pos · n=21
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=11
Value for money
50 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
79
74
4
1
Content / longevity
63
60
1
2
Graphics / art
54
53
0
1
Performance
21
11
1
9
Stability / bugs
11
0
0
11
Value for money
8
4
0
4
Interface / UX
6
3
1
2
Audio / music
2
2
0
0
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 11 h on median; those who dislike it: 5 h.
<2h
82 % (n=34)
2-10h
96 % (n=197)
10-25h
98 % (n=146)
>25h
97 % (n=121)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 11, 2019 · All-time low: €15.74 (Jun 11, 2019)
Graphics sparkle: 53 positive mentions out of 54 (98% positive).
Content depth shines: 60 positive mentions out of 63 (95% positive).
Gameplay keeps players engaged: 74 positive mentions out of 79 (94% positive).
Long‑term commitment is common: 121 reviewers logged >25 hours, with 97% positive sentiment.
Exploration is the core theme, surfacing in 37 keyword hits.
Weaknesses
Performance hiccups surface: 9 negative mentions out of 21 (43% negative).
Bugs are a pain point: 11 negative mentions out of 11 (100% negative).
Price perception is split: 4 positive and 4 negative mentions (50% negative).
UI polish needs work: 2 negative mentions out of 6 (33% negative).
Who is it for?
Ideal for astronomy enthusiasts, sandbox explorers, and players who relish deep simulation experiences. Those who can tolerate occasional performance quirks will find the immersive universe rewarding.
Is SpaceEngine worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 16,062 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Graphics sparkle. Current price: 28,99€.
Verdict
SpaceEngine delivers a richly detailed cosmos that most players laud, reflected in its 96% positive rating. While its visual fidelity and expansive content are standout strengths, performance and bug issues temper the experience. Fans willing to overlook technical rough edges will likely revel in its unparalleled sense of exploration.
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