Discovering Space 2
Discovering Space 2 has an FPSHQ demand score of 51/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Discovering Space 2 is a game by Discovering VR. Steam release date: March 10, 2017. Minimum graphics card per Steam: Nvidia GTX 660 Ti* - Nvidia GTX 970. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.
Description
Discovering Space 2 is all about exploration. There’s no action, shooting or explosions, just sightseeing, discovery and relaxation on an epic scale.Calming, wondrous and adventurous.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Discovering VR
- Publisher
- Discovering VR
- Release date
- March 10, 2017
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/496740
Discovering Space 2 system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | i5-3570 | i5-3570 |
| Memory | 8 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 660 Ti* - Nvidia GTX 970 | Nvidia GTX 970 - GTX 1080 |
| DirectX | версии 11 | версии 11 |
| Storage | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Notes | *minimum performance for DK2. Xbox / gamepad controller recommended. | Recommended specs for CV1 or HTC-Vive at 90fps. SSD disk recommended for fast load times. Xbox controller recommended for smooth flight control. |
| Поддержка VR | SteamVR | — |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Discovering Space 2 and does it need an SSD
Discovering Space 2 needs 6 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). requirements
An SSD is recommended for Discovering Space 2 but not required: the game runs from an HDD, loading just takes longer.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 10, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com
Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.
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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for Discovering Space 2 on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | S | 220–370 | 180–305 | 110–185 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 205–345 | 160–265 | 90–155 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 190–325 | 140–240 | 78–135 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 180–305 | 130–215 | 70–120 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 170–295 | 120–205 | 66–115 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 170–295 | 125–210 | 66–115 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 165–280 | 115–195 | 62–105 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 160–275 | 110–190 | 61–105 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 145–250 | 100–170 | 54–92 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 155–265 | 110–185 | 58–98 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 140–245 | 99–165 | 52–88 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 140–240 | 96–165 | 50–86 |
* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology
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Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run Discovering Space 2
Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (Nvidia GTX 660 Ti* - Nvidia GTX 970). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.
- GeForce GTX 1650 ≈32 FPS
- Radeon RX 480 ≈32 FPS
- GeForce GTX 970 ≈32 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈61 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈64 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 Ti ≈68 FPS
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Can my PC run Discovering Space 2?
Discovering Space 2 (2017): FPSHQ load index 51 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 84–140 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 79–135 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: Nvidia GTX 660 Ti* - Nvidia GTX 970; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 10, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 51 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 99 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 108 FPS model estimate
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