0 A.D. Offline Installer

Name: 0 A.D.
Author: Wildfire Games

Standalone installer · Full setup · Offline installer free download for Windows/Linux

Games · v0.28.0 · Free (GPL/CC-BY-SA)

Historical real time strategy game set in the ancient world

Link checked against Wildfire Games's official domain on June 14, 2026 (automated check; catalog maintained by Avinash Verma, Editor).

License: Free (GPL/CC-BY-SA)

Size: 1.54 GB

Platforms: Windows Linux

Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Quick answer: downloading 0 A.D.

0 A.D. is a Free (GPL/CC-BY-SA) game for Windows/Linux from Wildfire Games. Its official offline (standalone) installer is published as a direct EXE download and installs without an internet connection. Always download from the official source (play0ad.com) — we link there directly and never host or modify the file.

0 A.D. Trust & Verification

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0 A.D. Offline Installer Downloads

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Platform	Build	Architecture	Package	Download	Notes
Windows	EXE 0 A.D. for Windows (64-bit)	64-bit	EXE	Download	For older 32-bit systems — check official site for 32-bit build
Windows	Windows 10 0 A.D. for Windows (64-bit)	64-bit	EXE	Download	Recommended for Windows 10/11

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Windows

EXE

0 A.D. for Windows (64-bit)

64-bit

EXE

Download

For older 32-bit systems — check official site for 32-bit build

Windows

Windows 10

0 A.D. for Windows (64-bit)

64-bit

EXE

Download

Recommended for Windows 10/11

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0 A.D. Overview

0 A.D. is a free, open-source real-time strategy (RTS) game for Windows and Linux developed by Wildfire Games, set in the warfare and economics of ancient civilizations between roughly 500 B.C. and 1 A.D. In the tradition of historical RTS games, you gather resources, construct a base and economy, build armies, and wage war as one of many detailed ancient civilizations, each with distinctive units and buildings. It features high-quality 3D graphics, single-player matches against AI, and online multiplayer, and is notable for being a genuinely free, polished, and ambitious open-source game still in active development. The full offline installer bundles the complete game and installs without an internet connection. It includes random map generation, a scenario editor for custom battles, and regular updates from its active development team. This page links to the official 0 A.D. download.

0 A.D. Preview

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0 A.D. Offline Installer Key Features

Historical real-time strategy of ancient civilizations
Resource gathering, base building, and warfare
Many detailed civilizations with unique units
High-quality 3D graphics
Single-player vs AI and online multiplayer; free and open source

0 A.D. Standalone Installer System Requirements

Baseline requirements to run the current 0 A.D. release:

Operating System: Windows 10/11, Linux
Memory (RAM): 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
Disk Space: 5 GB free space
Processor: 64-bit dual-core CPU

How to Install 0 A.D.

Follow these steps to install 0 A.D. offline on your PC:

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Download the 0 A.D. offline installer from the official source below.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to select your installation directory and complete the setup.
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Once the installation is complete, you may choose to create a desktop shortcut for easy access.
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Launch 0 A.D. — installation is complete.

Common 0 A.D. Installation Issues & Fixes

Ran into a problem? Here are the most common issues and how to fix them:

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Installation fails due to insufficient disk space

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Ensure you have at least 2 GB of free disk space available on your installation drive before attempting to install 0 A.D.

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Game crashes on launch

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Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date. If the issue persists, try running the game in compatibility mode for Windows 8.

0 A.D. Offline Installer FAQ

What is 0 A.D.?

0 A.D. is a free, open-source historical real-time strategy game set in ancient times, where you build an economy and army and wage war as one of many detailed civilizations, with single-player and online multiplayer. This page links to the official source.

Is 0 A.D. free?

Yes. 0 A.D. is free and open source, developed by Wildfire Games and funded by donations. It is a polished, ambitious RTS still in active development. This page links to the official download.