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Z.A.R.

Z.A.R. overview

Maddox Games | May 1, 2015 | game

Released

1players observed · 6 October 2026 - 02:22:17 UTC

ActionFirst-PersonShooterFPSClassicSteam Store

  • Latest observed players1 · 6 October 2026 - 02:22:17 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2
  • Units sold (VGI)4,788
  • Revenue (VGI)$18,179
  • Review score69% positive

Z.A.R. dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players1 · 6 October 2026 - 02:22:17 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2
  • Units sold (VGI)4,788
  • Revenue (VGI)$18,179
  • Review score69% positive
  • Total reviews105
  • Release dateMay 1, 2015
  • DeveloperMaddox Games
  • PublisherNightdive Studios, Atari

Genres: Action

Company pages: Developer: Maddox GamesPublisher: Nightdive Studios, Atari

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Game overview

Overview

Z.A.R. comes from Maddox Games and is published by Nightdive Studios, Atari. It arrived on Steam on May 1, 2015, and it sits naturally among Single-player and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Z.A.R.'s latest SteamPulse observation recorded 1 players at 6 October 2026 - 02:22:17 UTC, with a tracked peak near 2. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 69% positive across 105 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Z.A.R. is available in 2 languages including:

EnglishRussian

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listed1.0 GHz Processor512 MB RAM100% DirectX compatible graphics800 MB available space
WindowsRecommendedNot listed1.5 GHz Processor1 GB RAM100% DirectX compatible graphics800 MB available space
LinuxMinimumUbuntu 14.04 LTS1.0 GHz Processor512 MB RAM100% OpenGL accelerated card or onboard graphics800 MB available space
LinuxRecommendedUbuntu 14.04 LTS1.5 GHz Processor1 GB RAM100% OpenGL accelerated card or onboard graphics800 MB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Z.A.R. has sold up to 4,788 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $18,179. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Z.A.R. overview details

Z.A.R. combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

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.

SteamPulse editorial summary

Z.A.R. is listed as a game with $0.89 (85% off from $5.99). It supports Windows and Linux, belongs to Single-player and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action. SteamPulse's latest observation records 1 players at 6 October 2026 - 02:22:17 UTC, a tracked peak of 2, and 69% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameZ.A.R.
Steam App ID351820
Typegame
Release dateMay 1, 2015
DeveloperMaddox Games
PublisherNightdive Studios, Atari
Price$0.89 (85% off from $5.99)
PlatformsWindows and Linux
GenresAction
CategoriesSingle-player, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish, Russian
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players1 · 6 October 2026 - 02:22:17 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak2
Positive reviews72
Negative reviews33
Total reviews105
Positive percent69%
Review typeMixed
RecommendationsNot available
Average playtime223 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateMay 1, 2015
Official Steam feed update (UTC)15 May 2015 - 00:03:36 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)6 October 2026 - 02:22:17 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)6 October 2026 - 02:22:17 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)6 October 2026 - 02:22:17 UTC

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/351820
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/351820/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/351820
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Z.A.R.

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Z.A.R.?

Z.A.R.'s latest SteamPulse observation records 1 players at 6 October 2026 - 02:22:17 UTC, with a tracked peak of 2 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 4 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Z.A.R. growing or declining recently?

October 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 1 players; the highest observed daily value is 2 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is September 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Z.A.R.?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (30%), Canada (25%), Philippines (5%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (26.6%), Canada (17.6%), Germany (5.6%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (31.7%), Canada (20.3%), Germany (5.1%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (24.1%), Canada (14.8%), China (7.4%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Z.A.R.?

Z.A.R. currently sits at 69% positive across 105 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 72 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Mixed.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Z.A.R. have?

Z.A.R. currently has about 424 tracked Steam followers as of 27 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Z.A.R.?

Z.A.R. is currently listed at $0.89 on Steam. That is 85% below the usual price of $5.99.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Mixed

69% positive, 72 positive, 33 negative

Price and discount

$0.89 (85% off from $5.99)

Platforms

Windows, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Family Sharing

Achievements

Not available

Platform releases
  • Steam 1 May 2015

DLC and packages

Z.A.R.Buy Z.A.R. #62145$0.89

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 Processor: 1.0 GHz Processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics Storage: 800 MB available space Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound

Recommended requirements

Recommended: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 1.5 GHz Processor Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics Storage: 800 MB available space Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound

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