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Launch Window: 1961

📅 Sep 4, 2026
Ben Hamilton
Manage a private space company in an alternate-history 1960s Space Race. Take contracts, purchase launch vehicles, and plan launches as you try to survive the high-risk, high-cost world of private spaceflight.
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About This Game

Launch Window: 1961 is a simulation/strategy game designed for single-player, developed by Ben Hamilton and released in 2026. With an estimated 3,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 100.0/100 — a exceptional reception overall. Players commonly describe it as Simulation, Strategy, Management, Space Sim and Historical.

Game Information

Release Date
September 4, 2026
Developer
Ben Hamilton
Publisher
Ben Hamilton
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux
Price
$5.00

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
🐧 Linux
Minimum
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 12 compatible GPU
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse recommended
Recommended
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Modern integrated or dedicated DirectX 12 GPU
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse recommended
Minimum
  • OS: macOS 11 Big Sur or later
  • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Metal-compatible integrated or dedicated GPU
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse recommended
Recommended
  • OS: macOS 12 Monterey or later
  • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Modern Metal-compatible integrated or dedicated GPU
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse recommended
Minimum
  • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 64-bit or equivalent
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Vulkan 1.2-compatible integrated or dedicated GPU
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse recommended
Recommended
  • OS: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS 64-bit or equivalent
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Modern Vulkan 1.2-compatible integrated or dedicated GPU
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse recommended