Zero-K is a free and open source time strategy game, originally based on Total Annihilation and its spiritual successor, Supreme Commander, which has gradually forged its own path and become the current standard for real-time strategy. I was.

Most conflicts in Zero-K last about 30 minutes, and the objective of each side (both humans and artificial intelligence, if present) is to finish the rest and maintain control. map.

At the start of each game, players start with one unit, the Commander. From this unit, collecting resources (metals and energy) will allow you to build a series of factories to construct all kinds of new units. In total there are more than 50 types of units such as ground robots, ships and planes.

Zero-K includes several game modes. A so-called “Ticket” mode or persistent “Planet Wars” world should be added to the usual skirmishes where you face off directly against other users over the Internet. Both can spread the fun considerably.

Zero-K is one of the best options you can find in the real-time strategy space. Not only is this game completely free, but players are connected to the server virtually all the time, so finding an online game isn’t difficult.