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Kerbal Space Program

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App ID 220200
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Private Division
Franchise Private Division
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 31465852
Last Record Update 3 October 2025 – 15:37:21 UTC ()
Release Date 27 April 2015 – 17:05:00 UTC ()
😍 93.88%
130k reviews
2,616
In-Game
🌠 Space 🖥️ Simulation 🧱 Sandbox 🔋 Physics 🔬 Science

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.

Additional Information

Developer Squad
gamedir ValveTestApp220200
metacritic_name Kerbal Space Program
icon empty string
controller_support partial
metacritic_score 88
NoServers No
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/kerbal-space-program?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
state eStateAvailable
ValidOSList Windows macOS Linux
VisibleOnlyWhenSubscribed Yes
sourcegame Yes
workshop_visible Yes
DLCAvailableOnStore Yes
thirdpartycdkey Yes
Publisher Private Division
Store Release Date 27 April 2015 – 17:00:00 UTC ()
osarch empty string
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Simulation (28)
Store Genres Indie (23), Simulation (28)
Steam Release Date 27 April 2015 – 17:05:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 25 January 2023 – 11:45:32 UTC () (1674647132)
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review_score 9
review_percentage 95
Detected Technologies (?) Unity Engine
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 15 February 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 7103538
  • configuration:
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    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke1
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_00
    non_deck_display_glyphs1
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimenative
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
First seen on SteamDB 20 March 2013 – 17:07:45 UTC (), in changelist #196609

Supported Languages

9 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes
Simplified Chinese Yes
Japanese Yes
Russian Yes
French Yes
Italian Yes
German Yes
Portuguese - Brazil Yes

Tags

🌠 Space 🖥️ Simulation 🧱 Sandbox 🔋 Physics 🔬 Science 🚀 Space Sim 🏠 Building 🛠️ Moddable 🏫 Education 🌱 Indie 👤 Singleplayer 🌍 Open World 🗺 Exploration 😃 Funny 🚀 Sci-fi 😓 Difficult 🗺️ Adventure 🔄 Replay Value 💡 Strategy 🤡 Comedy

Categories

Single-player Steam Trading Cards Steam Workshop Steam Cloud Family Sharing

Hardware Categories

Partial Controller Support Native Steam Controller

Assets

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library_hero ↴
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Assets
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timestamp28 January 2025 – 04:13:05 UTC

Trailer 171271 ↴

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timestamp 2 July 2018 – 15:45:17 UTC

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timestamp 2 July 2018 – 15:45:38 UTC

Trailer 171275 ↴

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timestamp 2 July 2018 – 15:45:48 UTC

User File System

Key Value
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savefiles
0 ↴
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1 ↴
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2 ↴
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3 ↴
rootgameinstall
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pattern*.craft
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4 ↴
rootgameinstall
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pattern*.png
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5 ↴
rootgameinstall
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6 ↴
rootgameinstall
paththumbs
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7 ↴
rootgameinstall
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pattern*.craft
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8 ↴
rootgameinstall
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pattern*.png
recursive1
9 ↴
rootgameinstall
pathMissions
pattern*.loadmeta
recursive1
10 ↴
rootgameinstall
pathsaves
pattern*.loadmeta
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Save File Locations

Based on the configuration above, this is where we think the save files are located.

Read more about cloud saves in Steamworks documentation.

Platform Path Pattern
[All OSes] [Steam Library]/steamapps/common/Kerbal Space Program/saves *.sfs
[All OSes] [Steam Library]/steamapps/common/Kerbal Space Program/saves *.craft
[All OSes] [Steam Library]/steamapps/common/Kerbal Space Program/Missions *.mission
[All OSes] [Steam Library]/steamapps/common/Kerbal Space Program/Missions *.craft
[All OSes] [Steam Library]/steamapps/common/Kerbal Space Program/Missions *.png
[All OSes] [Steam Library]/steamapps/common/Kerbal Space Program/Missions *.jpg
[All OSes] [Steam Library]/steamapps/common/Kerbal Space Program/thumbs *.png
[All OSes] [Steam Library]/steamapps/common/Kerbal Space Program/Ships *.craft
[All OSes] [Steam Library]/steamapps/common/Kerbal Space Program/Ships *.png
[All OSes] [Steam Library]/steamapps/common/Kerbal Space Program/Missions *.loadmeta
[All OSes] [Steam Library]/steamapps/common/Kerbal Space Program/saves *.loadmeta
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