0 A.D. is a free, open-source, historical Real Time Strategy (RTS) game currently under development by Wildfire Games, a global group of volunteer game developers. As the leader of an ancient civilization, you must gather the resources you need to raise a military force and dominate your enemies.
Publisher’s description
What is 0 A.D.?
0 A.D. by Wildfire Games is open-source Windows software in the pc games category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 1.62 GB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.28.0, released on February 23, 2026. The version history goes back to January 30, 2025: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.9 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 36,378 times. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Steam.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Large download (1.62 GB)
In short: 0 A.D. is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is 0 A.D. safe to download?
- The file is served by releases.wildfiregames.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9B5E1A16D4E0DF9C84E052F56FB75DA69518D5634C88D2B38DB69BAEE63C16A1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 1.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.28.0Latest | February 23, 2026 | 1.62 GB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.27.0 | January 30, 2025 | 1.45 GB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id WildfireGames.0AD -echoco install 0ad -y0ad-0.28.0-win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask 0-adflatpak install flathub com.play0ad.zeroadInformation
- Publisher
- Wildfire Games
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPLv2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- gitea.wildfiregames.com
- Content rating
- 14+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.28.0
- Released
- February 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 31, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 36,378
- Website
- play0ad.com
- winget ID
- WildfireGames.0AD
- Chocolatey package
- 0ad
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is 0 A.D. free?
Yes. 0 A.D. is open-source software under the GPLv2 licence.
Is 0 A.D. safe to download?
The download comes from releases.wildfiregames.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install 0 A.D. with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can 0 A.D. be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does 0 A.D. run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of 0 A.D.?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 30, 2025.
Can I use 0 A.D. without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to 0 A.D.?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, PPSSPP and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
