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2018 · Indie · Real-time strategy

Zero-K

Zero-K (ZK; formerly known as Complete Annihilation and CA) is a free multi-platform open source real-time strategy computer game. Initially based on content from Total Annihilation on the open source Spring Engine, it was forked and all proprietary content replaced, and evolved into a completely new game with unique features. Among the games powered by the Spring game engine, Zero-K is particularly notable for its extensive use of Lua scripting for interface and gameplay changes/enhancements, as well as unique RTS concepts such as a flat technology tree.

Released: 27 April 2018
Platforms: Linux Windows macOS
Genres: Indie Real-time strategy Simulation Strategy
Developers: —
Publishers: —
Modes: Co-op Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Action Science fiction
Engine: Spring Engine
Languages: English
Time to beat: 80hmain story81hcompletionist

About

Zero-K is a free multi-platform open source real-time strategy video game. Initially based on content from Total Annihilation on the open source Spring Engine, it was forked and all proprietary content replaced, and evolved into a completely new game with unique features. Among the games powered by the Spring Engine, Zero-K makes extensive use of Lua scripting for interface and gameplay changes/enhancements, as well as unique real-time strategy concepts such as a flat technology tree.

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Gameplay

Zero-K has similar gameplay to Total Annihilation. Players start out with a construction-capable bipedal mech known as the Commander which acts as the player's avatar. Players use their commander to construct a base of operations from which they can expand to fight and ultimately destroy opposing players. Players can upgrade their commander with new weapons and modules as the game progresses.

The economy in Zero-K, consists of two resources, Metal and Energy which are used to create and repair buildings and units.

Development

Zero-K is released under "the GNU General Public License or Public Domain unless otherwise specified". The artwork is under various licenses, for instance the sound under a CC BY-NC-ND Creative Commons license.

Zero-K was released on Steam on 27 April 2018.