Kerbal Space Program
By Squad
Assemble rockets and learn why reaching space is only the beginning of an orbital journey.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Inside the game
THE QUICK INTRODUCTION
What’s it all about?
Kerbal Space Program gives you components and asks whether the vehicle assembled from them can complete a mission. Thrust, mass, fuel and staging have visible consequences, often before the rocket has gone very far. Its small green crew provide a playful frame for a serious lesson in movement.
Orbit is the useful turning point: getting high enough and travelling sideways fast enough are different requirements. Once that distinction clicks, manoeuvres and future missions become easier to reason about. It suits players who enjoy experimenting, looking at what failed and making a more deliberate next design. This is the original Kerbal Space Program, with expansion content depending on the purchase.
Release and platform details
Developer: Squad. Publisher: Private Division. Steam edition release date: Apr 27, 2015. Desktop systems listed on Steam: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Official sources
Store information checked on 15 October 2026. Availability, device requirements and optional purchases can vary by region and platform.
Artwork and image credits
Image credit: Squad / Private Division. The official cover and gallery images come from the developer/publisher’s Steam listing. Gallery images represent the PC store edition and may include promotional panels. Mobile editions may look different. Images belong to their respective owners.
Your kind of game if…
You like engineering experiments and learning orbital ideas through rockets you build yourself.
GET OFF TO A GOOD START
How to play
- Begin with a simple rocket and a clear mission goal.
- Check staging before launch.
- Use the map view to understand your trajectory.
- Change one design problem at a time after an unsuccessful flight.