Z.A.R.
Released May 2015
In 2097, the mining of minerals and other natural resources is completely automated and controlled by supercomputers. The planets that are mined for 'Iberium', an essential mineral to control pollution on Earth, are called Z.A.R.; Zones for Artificial Resources.
77% positive · 106 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $5.99
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Evaluation
Z.A.R. released on May 1, 2015 as a complete, self-contained action game. The only post-launch developer activity was a Russian language patch on May 15, 2015 — the last recorded communication from the developer. No expansions, DLC, roadmaps, or promises of future content have ever been made. The store description presents the game as a finished product with no mention of ongoing development. With over a decade of silence since the final update, this game shipped as a complete package and has received no post-launch content beyond that localization patch.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained game with no mention of future updates, DLC, or ongoing development
Russian language support added — the last and only post-launch developer communication on record
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Nightdive Studios
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
In 2097, the mining of minerals and other natural resources is completely automated and controlled by supercomputers. The planets that are mined for 'Iberium', an essential mineral to control pollution on Earth, are called Z.A.R.; Zones for Artificial Resources. The 'central computer' that controls all of the mining robots is hit by a meteorite and enters a frenzy. It starts building robots with weapons, intent on conquering more planets. A single soldier, Colonel Hermit, is sent to deal with this threat.
- Explore vast, open, low-gravity terrains whilst gunning down hordes of enemies.
- Enjoy the CD-quality audio soundtrack.
- Destroy your enemies with a variety of weaponry.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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