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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma

A Puzzle game by Spike Chunsoft, released in 2016

80/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldPlayStation 4Nintendo 3DSPC (Microsoft Windows)

Zero Time Dilemma is the third and final entry in the Zero Escape series. It is a story focused mystery/thriller visual novel with multiple endings that involves player choices and puzzle rooms.

Single player

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Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma Download Size

The official download size for Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma is 4 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.24 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

4GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.24USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

5 mins

Is Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
27Players Online

There are currently 27 people playing Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 32.4
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\ZeroEscapeZeroTimeDilemma\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/ZeroEscapeZeroTimeDilemma/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + 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/ZeroEscapeZeroTimeDilemma/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 ↗

Is Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

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

Confidence: Moderate
See 32 user configs ↗

Can I Run Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma smoothly, your PC needs at least 8 GB RAM RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX650 1GB or AMD HD 7700 1GB(DirectX 11 graphic card required) or equivalent GPU. Plan for 4 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i3-530 CPU 2.93 GHz or better
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX650 1GB or AMD HD 7700 1GB(DirectX 11 graphic card required)
  • 💾
    Storage4 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7
  • ⚡
    CPUIntel Core i5-3570K CPU 3.40GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX650 1GB or AMD HD 7700 1GB(DirectX 11 graphic card required)
  • 💾
    Storage4 GB available space
Download Size
4 GBSmall

Is Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

80
Rated 80 out of 100
Generally Favorable22 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 22 critic reviews, Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 80, it stands out as a strong entry in the puzzle category, though it may have minor flaws.

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