: Drivers newer than version 436.02 are known to break 0.9.8.0. If you don't want to roll back your drivers, users on Reddit recommend using NVIDIA Profile Inspector : Find the "Space Engine" profile. Change the Extension Limit (OGL) setting to "Growtopia". Apply changes and restart the application.

The original official download pages for version 0.9.8.0 have mostly been replaced by the newer paid version. However, community databases and archived links remain: Official Manual & News Archive : You can still find the User Manual for 0.980 0.9.8.0 Release News on the official site for reference. SpaceEngine Database (Wiki) : A community-maintained Setup File for 0.980

To ensure you aren't wasting your time, here is a quick comparison. You might realize you actually want the paid version.