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TiJayFLY · Published by TiJayFLY
Positive — 81% positive (16 reviews) · 5 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
A walking simulator where you can launch rockets! Become the Launch Director for a commercial space transportation company. Can you configure these reusable rockets for a successful launch, ascent and landing?
Simulation, Casual · 2023 · More free games
Become the crucial Launch Director for a commercial space company and master the art of rocket launches. Navigate through the challenges of configuring reusable rockets for a flawless ascent and landing, all while immersed in TiJayFLY's engaging simulation experience.
About this game
Lovingly handcrafted spaceport
- Explorable bayside promenade inspired by Tokyo's Odaiba district
- Authentic textures, furniture and structures
- Detailed interiors including Vehicle Assembly Building, Mission Control, Launch Viewing Area & more!
- Varied times of day with full night lighting
Physics-based rocket launches
- Low-altitude test flights with full particle effects and spatial sound
- Four phases of flight - launch, MECO, unpowered descent and landing burn
- Three different launch vehicles of increasing size, weight and power
- Partly-destructible scenery when landing goes wrong!
Additional features
- Full custom soundtrack composed for the game
- Comprehensive voiced and subbed tutorial that can be skipped after first attempt
- Seamless transition between exploration, launch setup, and viewing with a zoom-able first person camera
- Autosave after each level
- Configurable resolution and detail settings
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Any DirectX 11 or 12 compatible card
- Storage: 14 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel 7th generation or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1080 (or AMD equivalent)
- Storage: 14 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Unofficial DLSS5 screenshots!
DLSS5 isn't available in Launch Director yet, but I'm hoping to add it when available. In the meantime, please check out these screenshots with Reshade DLSS5 applied :)Read full article on Community Announcements (TJ)AnnouncementsOfficial
Rocket Launch Troubleshooting Guide now available!
Thank you for your continued support of Launch Director! A Rocket Launch Troubleshooting Guide is now available. This document offers useful guidance to help you achieve a successful rocket launch! You can view the guide on Launch Director's Steam store page - just click "View the manual" https://i.imgur.com/lBLZPYR.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (TJ)Patch NotesOfficial
V3.11 Anniversary Hotfix
Launch Director released on Steam one year ago today! As a birthday gift, it receives some bug fixes... In this update: Level 4 (Crewed Flight): Negative numbers should no longer be displayed as the vehicle descends if the target altitude is not met Level 4 (Crewed Flight): Added checks to prevent time dilation effects being skipped overRead full article on Community Announcements (TJ)Patch NotesOfficial
V3.10 Human Spaceflight!
Thank you for your continued support of Launch Director! In this update, the level 4 crewed flight now carries the player beyond the Karman line and into space. https://i.imgur.com/JQDr2UC.png Additionally, the capsule interior has also been reworked with added detail. Please enjoy the ride!Read full article on Community Announcements (TJ)Patch NotesOfficial
V3.9 Blahaj
Thank you for your continued support of Launch Director! Instead of implementing meaningful content updates, I have added a BLÅHAJ (soft toy, shark, 100 cm) to the player's hab. https://i.imgur.com/aoDDk7o.png You're welcome :) Ps. I am currently mulling over various "proper" enhancements to Launch Director, I promise...Read full article on Community Announcements (TJ)
