The short version
An open-source Total Annihilation-inspired RTS, explicitly recommended for genre fans.
From the HackerLinks archive
Zero-K
An open-source Total Annihilation-inspired RTS, explicitly recommended for genre fans.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-10-12
Last seen:2026-10-12
Times seen:1
Website:zero-k.info
Why it caught our attention
A commenter explicitly prefers Zero-K and recommends trying both competing RTS games.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-12
“I do prefer Zero-K over Beyond All Reason, but I would recommend anyone interested in the genre to try both and decide for themselves.”
vladms · recommendation
Direct HN comment
Total Annihilation, rebuilt for modern computers
Also surfaced in this discussion
Beyond All Reason
Total Annihilation, rebuilt for modern computers
2026-10-12