Space Launch Engineer
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 914 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 890 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 943 fps | 766 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 852 fps | 692 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 827 fps | 662 fps | 529 fps | 430 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 908 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 958 fps | 779 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 844 fps | 686 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 821 fps | 667 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 970 fps | 776 fps | 630 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 884 fps | 707 fps | 575 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 998 fps | 798 fps | 639 fps | 519 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 856 fps | 684 fps | 548 fps | 445 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 620 fps | 496 fps | 397 fps | 323 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 830 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 949 fps | 771 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 852 fps | 692 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 803 fps | 652 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 943 fps | 754 fps | 613 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 932 fps | 745 fps | 596 fps | 484 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 798 fps | 639 fps | 511 fps | 415 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 703 fps | 563 fps | 450 fps | 366 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 684 fps | 548 fps | 438 fps | 356 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 646 fps | 517 fps | 414 fps | 336 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 589 fps | 471 fps | 377 fps | 306 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 532 fps | 426 fps | 341 fps | 277 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 456 fps | 365 fps | 292 fps | 237 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 331 fps | 265 fps | 212 fps | 172 fps |
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About
Space Launch Engineer, released in 2018, is an indie simulator that puts players in charge of a private space launch company in the year 2023. The game focuses on building rockets using various components and technologies to achieve the ultimate goal of reaching the stars. Its unique blend of engineering and ambition makes it a notable title for those interested in space exploration and simulation.
When it comes to PC performance, Space Launch Engineer is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum benchmark score of around 1038. Players should aim for a system equipped with 4 GB of RAM to ensure smooth gameplay. For those looking to achieve a satisfactory FPS, it's advisable to use GPUs from the lower mid-range tier, as they can easily handle the game’s graphics settings without significant drops in performance.
While Space Launch Engineer has a rating of 30/100, it may still appeal to fans of simulation games who enjoy hands-on construction and innovation. If you're looking for a casual gaming experience focused on rocket building rather than high-octane action, this title might just be worth a try, despite its mixed reviews.
Performance profile
February 2018 release. Space Launch Engineer was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
Simulation titles like Space Launch Engineer are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.
Extremely light — Space Launch Engineer runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
