Game detail
Space Engineers
GoodLast verified 2026-05-22
A server-driven sandbox that can handle larger groups, but the 5+ story is about dedicated servers rather than a lightweight lobby.
At a glance
The practical answer for a group deciding whether this is worth a download night.
Verification status
published
Confidence
high
Storefront count
1
Hosting summary
Host-owned save
Group fit summary
For Friday Night 5: this section keeps the answer short before you dig into the details.
Works for 5: Config. Setup difficulty: 2/5. Progression risk: Medium.
Multiplayer notes
The store page describes up to 16 players and dedicated-server support, so larger groups belong in the server-config bucket.
Hosting notes
Dedicated servers are explicit, and the server model is what makes larger groups practical.
Progression notes
Long-running builds and survival resources mean absences can shift the pace of the save.
Multiplayer support
5+ support
Config
Main mode support
yes
Native online max
Unknown
Config online max
16
Modded online max
Unknown
Drop-in / drop-out
limited
Cross-store play
unknown
Hosting / access model
Hosting summary
Host-owned save
Host-owned save
Yes
Dedicated server optional
Yes
Dedicated server required
No
Save shareable
Yes
Port forwarding likely
Yes
Drop-in / drop-out
Drop-in/out exists, but the group should expect friction or session boundaries.
Progression / fairness
Persistence model
Host world
Absent-player risk
Medium
Side play safe
no
Progression notes
Long-running builds and survival resources mean absences can shift the pace of the save.
Mod or config support
No player-count mod is seeded for this game.
Storefronts
Evidence links
Unknowns
Do not treat the unknown fields on this page as confirmed. Unknown stays unknown until admin review adds evidence, confidence, and a last-checked date.
Support model
5+ support and setup
This is the fastest way to understand whether the game needs config, mods, or extra moderation before your group can play.
Works for 5Config
Native maxUnknown
Config max16
Modded maxUnknown
Setup difficulty2/5
Verification statuspublished
Group action
Save it to a shortlist
Use the group shortlist to save this game, vote, and mark its status. Search results stay browseable without forcing a login.
Store vs verified
Why the page separates them
Storefront data says what the store claims. The internal review layer is what the app trusts when deciding whether the game works for a 5-8 player group.