Zeno Clash
Released Apr 2009
Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal. Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world.
86% positive · 3,200 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Zeno Clash launched on April 21, 2009 as a complete, standalone first-person brawler set in the world of Zenozoik. The store description describes a finished product with a full campaign, survival/tower challenge modes, and a Garry's Mod model pack — no post-launch content was ever announced or delivered for this specific game.
The developer's news activity on this page is almost entirely focused on successor titles: Zeno Clash 2 (announced June 4, 2012) and Clash: Artifacts of Chaos (announced July 6, 2021, released March 9, 2023). These are separate games in the same universe, not expansions or updates to Zeno Clash. None of the posts announce DLC, patches, or additional content for the original game.
There are no unreleased DLC entries, no roadmap, and no developer statements suggesting further content for Zeno Clash. The game shipped as a complete package and has remained so since its 2009 release.
Evidence
Store description presents a fully featured game with campaign, survival modes, and a Garry's Mod model pack. No mention of planned DLC or post-launch updates.
ACE Team announced the launch of Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, a separate game set in the same universe. Most recent developer communication on this game's page.
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Developer
Publisher
ACE Team
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Zeno Clash is an action/fighting game set in a punk fantasy world. The game is played from a first person perspective and the combat is generally up close and brutal.
Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world. Play the role of Ghat, a man banished by his own brothers and forced to begin a desperate journey past the forbidden desert and to the end of the world.
Nominated in 'Excellence in Visual Art' at the Independent Games Festival, the original visuals, which make full use of the Source engine features, breathe new air in the fantasy game genre. The new close combat mechanics are also a deviation from traditional action in the first-person genre that will feel fresh for new and veteran players.
Experience a deep storyline set in a fantastic world. Play the role of Ghat, a man banished by his own brothers and forced to begin a desperate journey past the forbidden desert and to the end of the world.
Nominated in 'Excellence in Visual Art' at the Independent Games Festival, the original visuals, which make full use of the Source engine features, breathe new air in the fantasy game genre. The new close combat mechanics are also a deviation from traditional action in the first-person genre that will feel fresh for new and veteran players.
- Engaging melee combat in first person
The new melee combat system allows players to perform a variety of movements like deflect & elude combos, knockback finisher punches and punishing grab attacks. Learn new attacks as the game progresses and confronts you with more formidable foes.
- Fantastic visuals powered by the Source engine
Players will be immersed in a fantastic world, beautiful and disturbing at the same time. The unprecedented art style brings a fresh new approach to the first person genre. The surreal environments and characters will keep players wanting to discover more.
- Survival mode challenges
Jump right into the action in engaging unlockable "tower challenges". The player must overcome enemy waves to progress through the tower levels. The game will rate the player in different categories like speed and performance. A leaderboards system will rank you against your friends, so the challenge never ends.
- Deep storyline
Players will play the role of Ghat; the son of a impressive hermaphrodite creature called Father-Mother, whose children form the most powerful clan in the city of Halstedom. Ghat must escape from his family and start an incredible journey with his female companion Deadra, who will aid him in the dangerous lands of Zenozoik.
- Bizarre weapons
The game features an unusual arsenal of eccentric weapons that are built from scraps and junk. Hammers and clubs will be the most effective when fighting heavy characters that can only be brought down with extreme force.
- The Zeno Clash Model Pack for Garry's Mod
The pack includes 70 models with the characters and creatures to be used with the popular Source engine mod Garry's Mod. "This is a great addition to the existing library of assets and we really hope the fans will enjoy the content and start developing their own Zeno Clash inspired videos, screens or machinima." says Andres Bordeu from ACE Team. Zeno Clash owners can download the free DLC from the Tools tab in their Steam client.
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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