Kerbal Space Program
by Squad · published by Private Division
Released April 27, 2015 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, and Wii U.
About Kerbal Space Program
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics. Launch your Kerbal crew into orbit and beyond (while keeping them alive) to explore moons and planets in the Kerbol solar system, constructing bases and space stations to expand the reach of your expedition.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 SP1+ |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core 2 Duo 2.0 Ghz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 512MB VRAM |
| Hard Drive | 3 GB HD space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core i5 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 1GB VRAM |
| Hard Drive | 4 GB HD space |
Kerbal Space Program FAQ
When did Kerbal Space Program come out?
Kerbal Space Program was released on April 27, 2015 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, and Wii U.
Is Kerbal Space Program on PlayStation 5?
No. Kerbal Space Program has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, and Wii U.
Is Kerbal Space Program on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Kerbal Space Program has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, and Wii U.
Is Kerbal Space Program on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Kerbal Space Program has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, and Wii U.
Who is making Kerbal Space Program?
Kerbal Space Program is developed by Squad and published by Private Division.
Is Kerbal Space Program multiplayer?
No. Kerbal Space Program is single player only.
How much does Kerbal Space Program cost?
Kerbal Space Program costs $39.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Kerbal Space Program good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 96% of 147,725 reviews are positive. Critics average 87/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Kerbal Space Program?
The minimum GPU is DX10 (SM 4.0) capable, 512MB VRAM. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Kerbal Space Program system requirements page.
