Go For Launch: Mercury

Spaceflight simulator recreating the missions of America's first astronauts

Joe Chisholm · Published by First Time Games · Released Jul 4, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 62
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Nov 15, 2022
Minimum PC: GTX 960; Full requirements

What is Go For Launch: Mercury?

A single-player spaceflight simulator set during the early American space program. As a Mercury astronaut, you operate interactive spacecraft controls during historical missions, using either a standard monitor or a VR headset.

For you if...

+you enjoy learning how early spacecraft work

Not for you if...

−you want constant action rather than a slow simulation

What players say

82% of 62 reviews are positive

Players praise the detailed spacecraft interiors, realistic controls, and educational value. The most common complaints concern limited content and long countdowns.

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Go For Launch: Mercury system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960.

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Minimum

Graphics: Monitor Play - GTX 960 or equivalent. VR - GTX 970 or equivalent.

Does Go For Launch: Mercury have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Go For Launch: Mercury run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

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

Does Go For Launch: Mercury 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 Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam