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…
Zero-K is an indie developed by Zero-K Team, released 1 October 2010 on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Zero-K is
Zero-K is an indie game developed by Zero-K Team and released in 2010. It is available on Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Spring.
The premise, in the publisher's words
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.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer for up to 32 players online, and includes co-op. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Zero-K launched on 1 October 2010, within three weeks of Fallout: New Vegas, Sid Meier's Civilization V, Halo: Reach and Super Meat Boy.
Released around the same time: Fallout: New Vegas, Sid Meier's Civilization V, Halo: Reach, Super Meat Boy.
Official trailer
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