Because the game uses DirectX 11 features for the water caustics and alien flora, you need a GPU that supports DirectX 11 Feature Level 10.0 or higher. Many old laptops with integrated graphics (pre-2012) will fail this check silently, crashing to desktop when you try to build your first Water Refinery.
If you have a physical copy, use the DVD-ROM for installation; digital purchases through the Steam Store will download automatically. Legacy Support: Because the game uses DirectX 11 features for
A one-time internet connection is required for initial Steam authentication and to download necessary game files. Retail/Box Versions: use the DVD-ROM for installation