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Kerbal Space Program

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • Simulation
  • Space
  • Physics

You run the space programme of some enthusiastic little green creatures. You design rockets part by part and the orbital physics is real: your first attempt will explode, your tenth will reach the Mun. You learn astrophysics without noticing.

Why play it now

When you have hours, want to experiment and have the patience to fail many times with good humour.

Who it's for

For the scientifically curious, armchair engineers and space lovers.

When not to pick it

If you're tired or want quick results: the curve is tough.

What it offers

  • Building: 90 out of 100
  • Thinking: 90 out of 100
  • Creating: 90 out of 100
  • Exploring: 80 out of 100
  • Managing: 45 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 35 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Partial controller support
Disk space
3 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam reviews
96% positive (147,435)
Metacritic
88/100
Developer
Squad
Release date
27 APR 2015
Steam genres
Indie, Simulation

Based on what the game states on Steam.