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
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.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 163 | 145 | 9 | 9 |
| Performance | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Value for money | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 35 h on median; those who dislike it: 31 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
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: 36,99€.
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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