About 0 A.D.
0 A.D. is a real-time strategy (RTS) game of ancient warfare.
It's a historically-based war/economy game that allows players to relive
or rewrite the history of fifteen ancient civilizations, each depicted
at their peak of economic growth and military prowess.
The fifteen factions are: Three of the Hellenic States (Athens, Sparta and
Macedonia), two of the kingdoms of Alexander the Great's successors
(Seleucids and Ptolemaic Egyptians), two Celtic tribes (Britons and
Gauls), the Germans, the Romans, the Persians, the Iberians, the Carthaginians,
the Han, the Mauryas and the Kushites.
Each civilization is complete with substantially unique artwork,
technologies and civilization bonuses.
How to install 0 A.D.
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.play0ad.zeroad
- Open 0 A.D. once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is 0 A.D. free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where 0 A.D. is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install 0 A.D. from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.play0ad.zeroad. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is 0 A.D. safe?
0 A.D. downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.