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ZEPHON

Combat-focused turn-based 4X strategy on a ruined, alien-scarred Earth

Proxy Studios · Released Nov 8, 2024

RPGStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 1,944
Recent reviews
Very Positive
91% of 24 in 30 days
Players
74
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 days ago
Nov 5, 2026
Minimum PC
Vulkan support with 2 GB …
8 GB RAM · 8 GB disk
Full requirements

What is ZEPHON?

A turn-based 4X strategy game set on Earth after an alien-caused apocalypse. In single-player or multiplayer matches, you explore a generated map, expand tile-built cities, manage resources and research, conduct diplomacy, and command units in tactical combat while pursuing Human, Voice, or Cyber paths.

For you if...

  • +you prefer combat-heavy 4X games with a faster pace
  • +you enjoy grim science fiction with horror-inspired forces
  • +you want cooperative and competitive multiplayer options

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer diplomacy-first strategy with little emphasis on warfare

What players say

83% of 1,944 reviews are positive · 91% of 24 in the last 30 days

Players praise the worldbuilding and writing, plus tactical combat where terrain and positioning matter. The most common complaint is that leaders and factions play too similarly; others criticize uneven pacing and limited city development. Recent reviews also report crashes, loading failures, and late-game stuttering.

Players over time

▼ -3% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 137 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Oct 3, 202680
Oct 2, 202667
Oct 1, 202688
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Sep 26, 2026114
Sep 25, 202681
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Sep 23, 202680
Sep 23, 202695
Sep 22, 202699
Sep 21, 2026137

Screenshots and trailer

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ZEPHON system requirements

Minimum: Vulkan support with 2 GB …, 8 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3
Graphics
Vulkan support with 2 GB VRAM (Nvidia GeForce 10 series / AMD Radeon 400 series)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 11
Processor
Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5
Graphics
Vulkan support with 4 GB VRAM (Nvidia GeForce 16 series / AMD Radeon RX 5000 series)
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space

Does ZEPHON have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen and LAN; PvP online and split-screen and LAN. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does ZEPHON run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Achievements
96
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Korean, Russian, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain.

Does ZEPHON use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

6 DLC available.

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