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Z

A Real Time Strategy (RTS) game by The Bitmap Brothers, released in 1996

No Rating๐Ÿ”ดNiche / Inactive๐Ÿ†Proton PlatinumSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)

Everything is in here from the terrific comedy cut scenes to the frantic game play making this is the definitive version of Z. Z is a real time war game played in a totally free environment where you undertake a breathtaking race to capture territory and resources. Crush your enemy before they overpower you.

Single playerMultiplayer

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$6.99
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Z price comparison table across Steam, GOG, and Epic.
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Z Download Size

The official download size for Z is 2 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.12 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

2GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.12USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

2 mins

Is Z Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

๐Ÿ”ดNiche / Inactive
2Players Online

There are currently 2 people playing Z, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 2.4
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Z save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Manual Backup Required
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Z\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/Z/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press โŒ˜ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/Z/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki โ†—

Is Z Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official๐ŸšซUnsupported
Community Rating๐Ÿ† Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Z, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 15 user configs โ†—

Can I Run Z?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Z smoothly, your PC needs at least 2 GB RAM RAM and a Intel GMA 950 GeForce 7 Series Radeon X1000 series or equivalent GPU. Plan for 2 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • ๐Ÿ’ป
    OSXP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 or 8
  • โšก
    CPUCPU : Intel P4 1.8 Ghz
  • ๐Ÿง 
    RAM2 GB RAM
  • ๐ŸŽฎ
    GPUIntel GMA 950 GeForce 7 Series Radeon X1000 series
  • ๐Ÿ’พ
    Storage400 MB available space
Download Size
2 GBSmall

Z Review Score

Pending critic evaluation. Check back soon for the official verdict.

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