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Kerbal Space Program

Science fiction

Sandbox

Educational

Open world

Simulator

Indie

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.

4.3

External Ratings

207 ratings
Release Date:

27 Apr, 2015

Last Updated:

21 Jun, 2026

About this game

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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platform

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch

release date

Release Date:

27 Apr, 2015

mode

Modes:

Single player

theme

Themes:

Science fiction, Sandbox, Educational, Open world

genre

Genres:

Simulator, Indie

perspective

Player Perspectives:

First person, Third person, Bird view / Isometric

IGDB Rating

4.3 ;
IGDB User Rating

4.3

User Rating

IGDB User Rating Count

200

User Rating Count

IGDB User Rating

86%

Rating %

Critics Rating

4.3 ;
IGDB User Rating

4.3

Critics Rating

IGDB User Rating Count

207

Critics Rating Count

IGDB User Rating

86%

Critics Rating %

Main Developers

Squad

Supporting Developers

-

Publishers

Private Division

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