[TL;DR]
*Some of the many units to try out include:*
There are many even more amazing features, but listing them isn't as fun as trying them out yourself, so visit our Downloads page!
Zero-K is made by the players, for the players. All the game developers are active and experienced players. Balance and fun are assured.
Zero-K is a Free RTS Game
Free and Open Source (FOSS)
- *Completely Free to Play (F2P)* - not a single gameplay element can be unlocked through payment. [more info]
- *Source code open to public*, that means you can look up any game mechanic and resource in the freely available game files.
- *Windows, Linux and partial OS X support* - head to the download page and grab what you want!
Realtime Strategy (RTS)
- *Multiplayer and Singleplayer* gameplay. You can play 1v1, 2v2, even 10v10 and larger games. Free-for-all, PvE or customized missions.
- *Epic Scale:* From tiny flea-bots to huge mechs and gigantic superweapons that wreak havoc - hundreds or thousands of units on the battlefield, all easily viewable with a fully pannable and zoomable camera.
- *Natural Balance* allows units to depend on their natural characteristics and the benefits of the physically simulated environment, not contrived special damages to determine their effectiveness.
- *Powerful Interface*
- *Streamlined Economy* the economic system is complex without being tedious, with a simple interface and controls. Resources are unlimited and output can be scaled up as the game progresses, allowing for increasingly intense battles. The system is also designed to minimize slippery slope and allow skilled players to make comebacks from losing positions.
Tons of Features
(psst, watch the Gameplay Features Trailer)- *Terraform the landscape:* raise walls, dig ditches, build ramps and more, to provide yourself with an extra tactical advantage.
- *Realistic Physics* mean each shot is physically simulated realtime - you can actually evade bullets if you micro-manage your units! Hills and terrain affect line of sight and radar coverage, and explosions deform the terrain.
- *Unique Abilities* make sure units are fun to use. From jump-jets, gravity turrets, mobile shields, burning napalm, air drops, commander morphs, EMP, minelayers, burrowers, replicators, and teleporters - we've got it all and more!
- *Planet Wars* lets you take control of your own planet and fight for survival in an ongoing online campaign.
*Some of the many units to try out include:*
There are many even more amazing features, but listing them isn't as fun as trying them out yourself, so visit our Downloads page!
Zero-K is made by the players, for the players. All the game developers are active and experienced players. Balance and fun are assured.