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Spaceflight Simulator

2D space sandbox for building rockets and mastering orbital flight

Team Curiosity ✦ · Released Feb 17, 2022 · Early Access

IndieSimulation

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 10K
Recent reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
95% of 157 in 30 days
Players
106
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 months ago
Apr 11, 2026
Minimum PC
Integrated (512MB)
2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Spaceflight Simulator?

A 2D single-player spaceflight sandbox where you assemble rockets from components, plan launches, manage staging and burns, and attempt orbital flights and landings. Its persistent solar system lets you deploy payloads and build satellites, rovers, and space stations across multiple missions.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy learning orbital mechanics through trial and error
  • +you want a sandbox for designing multistage rockets
  • +you prefer a simpler, two-dimensional space simulation

Not for you if...

  • −you want a detailed three-dimensional space simulation
  • −you prefer structured progression over open-ended sandbox play

What players say

96% of 10,191 reviews are positive · 95% of 157 in the last 30 days

Players praise the approachable orbital mechanics, creative rocket construction, and trial-and-error launches. Common complaints cite freezes and crashes in the current PC version, along with limited long-term depth and repetitive destinations.

Players over time

▼ -32% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 164 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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Sep 23, 2026108
Sep 22, 2026119
Sep 21, 202698

Screenshots and trailer

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Spaceflight Simulator system requirements

Minimum: Integrated (512MB), 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or Newer
Processor
2.4 GHz Dual core
Graphics
Integrated Graphics (512MB)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 or Newer
Processor
2.5+ GHz Quad core
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 660 or Better, ATI 7950 or Better
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Does Spaceflight Simulator have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Spaceflight Simulator run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Spaceflight Simulator use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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