Zero-K by ZeroK-RTS
Open source RTS game running on the Spring/Recoil engine
About Zero-K
From the project's README at github.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
RTS game with physical projectiles, smart units and a powerful UI, running on the [Spring Engine].
This repository contains only the game module files, without any associated infrastructure code, tools, or artwork sources, seek those in the other repositories.
[» Learn how to import content directly into the engine.][Importing]
Development guide: https://zero-k.info/mediawiki/Zero-K:Developing
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 800 | github.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K |
| GitHub forks | 246 | github.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 12.9 years | since Aug 2013 |
| Last commit | 2 months ago | May 2, 2026 |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
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Ready to self-host Zero-K?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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