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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP Processeur : Core 2 Duo Mémoire vive : 2 Go de RAM Carte graphique : Carte avec support SM3 et comportant 512 Mo de mémoire vidéo Disque dur : 1 Go d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 7 Processeur : Core i3 Mémoire vive : 4 Go de RAM Carte graphique : Carte avec support SM4 et comportant 1 Go de mémoire vidéo Disque dur : 2 Go d'espace disque disponible

Kerbal Space Program

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Released April 27, 2015
sample: 496 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
98/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 144,501 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
36,99€ 9,24€ -75%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over 58 percent of players have logged more than 25 hours building eccentric rockets and stranding crew members in orbit. The post-launch reception sits at an overwhelming 98 percent positive mentions out of 496 sampled reviews, reinforcing a 96 percent overall historic approval.

What it's about: Dans Kerbal Space Program, vous êtes en charge du programme spatial de la race extra-terrestre des Kerbals. Vous avez accès à toute une batterie de pièces pour assembler un vaisseau spatial fonctionnel qui vole (ou pas) sur une base d'aérodynamique et de physique orbitale réelles.

In-game

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« built a rocket put jeb in rocket send jeb to space forgot parachute jeb died jeb came back jeb got sent up in orbit no more fuel jeb has been stuck in orbit for 20 in game years 10/10 would recommend »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played6716146
« This game's pretty good, only played it for a little bit though maybe one day I'll make something orbit correctly »
👍 anonymous review · 1150 h played521173
« -Launched Jeb into space -Jeb burns up on reentry -Realized I can revert back to launch -Trial and error my way to the mun -land on mun -Jeb burns up on reentry -will be attempting again very soon »
👍 anonymous review · 314 h played9853
« Tried to recreate Artemis 2 but Jebediah Kerman and Valentina Kerman ended up crashing into the moon at 30,000 mph 10/10 game »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played7511
« Amazing game that unfortunately did not get a successor.... »
👍 anonymous review · 1314 h played10421
« I spent 2 hours try to land on the moon in the final attempt I was so close but I got a sticky keys pop up and crashed this game is awesome »
👍 anonymous review · 344 h played26322
« Si vous êtes sadomasochiste, ce jeux est fait pour vous. »
👎 anonymous review · 34 h played
« j'ai acheter ce jeu pour le acheter encore je veut un remboursement »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« keeps crashing for no reason since i started getting to the more fun parts »
👎 anonymous review · 31 h played
« very low quality almost impossible when you never played must refund if boring. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« too many abstractions, wish it was harder »
👎 anonymous review · 39 h played
« An amazing standalone game with no sequels whatsoever. »
👍 anonymous review · 715 h played16443

In players' words

« built a rocket put jeb in rocket send jeb to space forgot parachute jeb died jeb came back jeb got sent up in orbit no more fuel jeb has been stuck in orbit for 20 in game years 10/10 would recommend »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played6716146
« Si vous êtes sadomasochiste, ce jeux est fait pour vous. »
👎 anonymous review · 34 h played
« This game's pretty good, only played it for a little bit though maybe one day I'll make something orbit correctly »
👍 anonymous review · 1150 h played521173
« j'ai acheter ce jeu pour le acheter encore je veut un remboursement »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« -Launched Jeb into space -Jeb burns up on reentry -Realized I can revert back to launch -Trial and error my way to the mun -land on mun -Jeb burns up on reentry -will be attempting again very soon »
👍 anonymous review · 314 h played9853
« keeps crashing for no reason since i started getting to the more fun parts »
👎 anonymous review · 31 h played
« Tried to recreate Artemis 2 but Jebediah Kerman and Valentina Kerman ended up crashing into the moon at 30,000 mph 10/10 game »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played7511
« very low quality almost impossible when you never played must refund if boring. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Amazing game that unfortunately did not get a successor.... »
👍 anonymous review · 1314 h played10421
« too many abstractions, wish it was harder »
👎 anonymous review · 39 h played
« I spent 2 hours try to land on the moon in the final attempt I was so close but I got a sticky keys pop up and crashed this game is awesome »
👍 anonymous review · 344 h played26322
« An amazing standalone game with no sequels whatsoever. »
👍 anonymous review · 715 h played16443

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=163
Performance
62 % pos · n=16
Content / longevity
91 % pos · n=11
Graphics / art
38 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=6
Value for money
75 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay16314599
Performance161024
Content / longevity111001
Graphics / art8314
Stability / bugs6015
Value for money4301
Story / writing3300
Interface / UX3003
Audio / music1100
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 43 h on median; those who dislike it: 34 h.

<2h
100 % (n=4)
2-10h
95 % (n=83)
10-25h
99 % (n=119)
>25h
98 % (n=290)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2026 : 95% positive95MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 98% positive98MayJun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 98% positive98Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€11.34€22.69€34.04€45.392014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€3.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 14, 2013 · All-time low: €3.99 (Jun 26, 2025)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive the experience, generating 145 positive mentions out of 163 regarding gameplay.
  • The community thrives on user-generated content, with 19 positive mentions highlighting mods.
  • Players find profound amusement in the physics sandbox, with 19 mentions explicitly praising the fun factor.
  • Educational value shines through trial and error, earning 10 positive mentions for learning.

Weaknesses

  • Technical glitches occasionally disrupt orbital insertion, causing 5 negative mentions concerning bugs out of 6 total.
  • Interface hurdles frustrate mission planners, accumulating 3 negative mentions specifically targeting the UI.
  • Visual fidelity shows its age in deep space, capturing 4 negative mentions out of 8 regarding graphics.

Who is it for?

Aspiring aerospace engineers and patient orbital mechanics hobbyists who relish explosive trial-and-error space exploration.

Is Kerbal Space Program worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 144,501 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the experience, generating. Current price: 9,24€ (75% off).

Verdict

This simulation transcends mere rocketry to become an enduring sandbox of orbital triumphs and hilarious structural failures. Backed by robust post-release approval and endless modding potential, it remains a monumental achievement in space exploration gaming.

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