PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 3602009

Zeno Clash

The innovative close combat mechanics are also a deviation from traditional action in the first-person genre that will feel fresh for new and veteran players alike. Zeno Clash is set in the punk fantasy world of Zenozoik, a land of exotic places and bizarre creatures. Players take on the role of Ghat, a man banished by his own family and forced to begin a desperate journey for survival through the forbidden desert and to the end of the world.

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Steam User 7331STEAMRecommended

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Mar 25, 2026·10h·Verified

Steam User 0295STEAMRecommended

[h1][b]Вступ[/b][/h1]
Найдивніша гра на двигуні Half-Life 2.

[h3][b]🎮 Геймплей – 6/10[/b][/h3]
«Окейний» хаотичний файтинг від першої особи. Прийомів – мало, тому бійки іноді здається монотонними, але кумедна перебільшена фізика тіл добряче розважає. Стрільба – жахлива, її ледве відчуваєш, а «змушують» стріляти часто; Це повинно було урізноманітнити просту бойовку, але стріляти доволі нудно – частенько викидуєш зброю і переходиш на кулаки.
[h3][b]📖 Сюжет – 6/10[/b][/h3]
Нормальна втеча від переслідування та згадування вбивства через флешбеки. Сюжет має цікаві нерозкриті деталі та переконливий твіст. Персонажів з повноцінними діалогами – 4 штуки, лише 2 з них запамʼятаються. Головний герой та напарниця – ніякі, просто функції; Синій жопастий Помічник та гермафродитна «Мама-Тато», що народила весь клан – це вже цікаві герої.
[h3][b]🛋️ Атмосфера – 7/10[/b][/h3]
Світ істот, які вам не присняться навіть в найдивніших сновидіннях (ви колись думали про те, як виглядає анус гігантських «динозаврів»?). Гра барвиста, похмура, надприродна і чужорідна – класна та дивакувата суміш кам'яного віку, фентезі та стімпанку. Лише «деревʼяні» механіки, керування та звук вибивають з занурення. Вороги часто повторюються, але це фіча – ви їх не вбиваєте; хоча подача цього могла бути кращою.
[h3][b]👀 Вигляд – 8/10[/b][/h3]
Сюрреалістичний і гротескний візуал всього підряд (від зброї до ворогів) 2009 року – не застарілий навіть у 2026-му. Іноді тло занадто виділяється відсутністю деталей/«замиленістю». Сетинг дозволяє шалене різноманіття мап, але тут все стримано.
[h3][b]🔊 Звук – 6/10[/b][/h3]
Прикольний «племінний» саундтрек, але його важко через відсутність налаштувати баланс звуку. Озвучка – дешева, але зачаровує театральністю.

[h1][b]Висновок[/b][/h1]
Дивний і унікальний файтинг від першої особи в камʼяному світі стімпанку/фентезі.

Хаотичний, загадковий і веселий. Стрільби багато і вона нудна, але вороги прикольно літають від твоїх кулаків.

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(70 / 100)

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Mar 22, 2026·4h·24·Verified

Steam User 2838STEAMNot recommended

Very odd shooter/brawler thing that focuses way too much on being unusual and not enough on being fun.

Game play consist entirely of disconnected arenas where you fight the same enemies until a cutscene plays and whisk you away to the next random event ad nauseam. Movement feels poor, and lock on in a first person game is also a strange choice. Attacks are awkward and weightless, your body twist and convulses in disorienting ways as you flail your limbs at chicken men. Weapons are just as cumbersome often failing to even function at all leaving you defenseless. Nothing feels the way it should.

While it is certainly a unique world nothing is really done with it. The game loves to repeat story beats all the way through to the end. After having one character explain the circumstances he finds himself in over the course of several levels, the game simply forced me onto a slow boat ride where a man i'd just met was asked to repeat said story... and then he did! (with some very questionable voice acting.) I proceeded to sit and wait while something i had just heard was reiterated with nothing to add. This is a consistent problem all the way through, enemy encounters are repeated to the point that after fighting the final boss you simply do it again. Just the exact some fight for some reason.

Also they decided to bind like 5 things to pressing e. Please just let me eat that mango off the floor i just want to eat that mango i really don't want to pick up that stick or punch that guy i really just want to eat that fruit please just let me eat it!!!!!!

Mar 20, 2026·3h·Verified

Steam User 0076STEAMRecommended

I would recommend this game.

Mar 17, 2026·6h

Steam User 7774STEAMRecommended

Джем алёрт

Mar 16, 2026·3h·1·Verified

Steam User 7792STEAMRecommended

A quirky, short FPS game that was simple but different from other kinds of games.

I played this game upon the recommendation of my brother, and it's a quirky little game. It's somewhere between a first-person brawler and first-person shooter since you have different attacks, but the thing it has going for it is its uniqueness. Many games are clearly DOOM clones or GTA clones or whatever, but this strays far enough from any mainline FPS where no one could claim that.

The Positives:
-Its quirky art style and combat mechanics make it a fresh experience for anyone used to the traditional FPS gaming experience.

-What is going on in the game is so out of the ordinary and not cliché that it captures your attention for a good while.

-The game is a decent level of difficulty where it's not too difficult to be rage-inducing but not so easy that you can just button-mash your way through. You do primarily need to stick and move like boxing.

-Because there isn't too much variety in what you do, its shorter length is a positive.

The Negatives:
-Even for a shorter game, it feels a tad repetitive in terms of gameplay. Also, you have to use some tactics that feel less like good combat and more like cheese sometimes to win.

-It is a simple game that does what it's trying to do, so if you're looking for an expansive game world or deep lore, this isn't it.

-There are other games based on this IP that, despite my extensive gaming library and willingness to buy anything remotely interesting for a few dollars, I don't own at the time of this review. That might show you how invested I feel in the IP after playing it. It was interesting, but I didn't grow attached to it at all.

Overall, I think that if you want something different and like first-person combat, this will be interesting to you. If you like strategy, a deep story, or sophisticated gameplay, however, you won't find that here. You want to try this game if you like creative art style and game mechanics that try different things, not for a polished AAA title. I don't regret playing it, but I don't have any interest to go back to the world in its sequel at this time.

Mar 15, 2026·6h

Steam User 4795STEAMNot recommended

2/10

Mar 10, 2026·1h

Steam User 0916STEAMRecommended

Чисто чтобы ознакомиться с первой частью игр по Зенозоику. В остальном слабо

Mar 9, 2026·3h·Verified

Steam User 7759STEAMRecommended

Hidden gem

Mar 9, 2026·3h

Steam User 9412STEAMRecommended

2009 год, эх, старичок, земля говном. Zeno Clash – это та самая игра, которую разработчики, кажется, писали, находясь под воздействием чего-то весьма крепкого. Сюжет настолько велик, что помогает от запора. Главный герой, Фатюс, должен разобраться с каким-то внутренним конфликтом (или, скорее, внешним – судя по тому, как он влипает в неприятности), путешествуя по вымышленному миру, населенному странными существами и еще более странными людьми.

Боевая система – это отдельный цирк. Вместо изящных комбо и продуманных парирований, игрокам предлагается месить врагов всем, что под руку попадется. Кулаки, ноги, разнообразные, порой абсурдные, предметы – все идет в ход. Это настолько брутально, настолько нелепо, что вызывает смесь отвращения и какого-то извращенного восторга. Визуальный стиль игры – это смесь постапокалипсиса, сюрреализма и, простите, панка. Грубые, угловатые модели, кричащие цвета, странные текстуры – все это создает неповторимую атмосферу.

Zeno Clash – это не просто игра, это опыт. Опыт, который вы либо возненавидите, либо полюбите всей душой. Это тот самый случай, когда "плохо" становится "хорошо" настолько, что ты не можешь оторваться. Игра, которая не пытается быть всем для всех, а делает ставку на свою уникальную, пусть и странную, индивидуальность. Она груба, она неотесана, но в этой неотесанности есть своя прелесть.

Mar 8, 2026·Verified

Steam User 2272STEAMRecommended

Really good game i think. it is a bit repetitive as you may have seen other point out, but in my opinion the game really makes up for it by being short and having a pretty good story if you like wacky stuff. In all if you are a modern gamer you might not like it, if you like older games this will be a gem.

Mar 6, 2026·4h·1·Verified

Steam User 5607STEAMRecommended

I absolutely adore this game, but its janky nonsense. I remember playing it on 360, can't get controller to work and the key board and mouse feel like ♥♥♥♥.

Mar 5, 2026·9h·Verified

Steam User 6479STEAMRecommended

Combat system ahead of its time, immediate classic.

Feb 27, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 4395STEAMRecommended

Игра моего детства я от этой игры прям кайфовал из-за боевки если забить ♥♥♥ на графику и наркоманских персонажей и после нее Дарк Месия прям жестко качает по всем параметрам фаллаута.

1. Боевка ахуення была бы механика как в "Дарк Месии" где табуреткой по ебалу можно кинуть то такой каф был.
2. Все играли шутеры? А вы замечали почему пушкой с виду или по описанию она достаточно ударопрочная что ей можно дать по ебалу в тяжелый случай Карл эта игра была выпущена 2009 года что ебет современные игры где можешь огнестрелом дать по ебалу (если есть игры где можно огнестрелом дать по ебалу не против попробывать).
3. По брутальности наркоманом забитой в этом мире ставлю Голема на этом все.

Feb 27, 2026·6h·Verified

Steam User 5603STEAMRecommended

Good.

Feb 26, 2026·5h·Verified

Steam User 5897STEAMRecommended

Zeno Clash has an extremely unique art style, surrealistic and grotesque at the same time; has fun first-person combat that still holds up and feels fresh; has a memorable world and setting filled with strange and bizarre creatures and characters; and offers a strong atmosphere unlike anything I've seen before, full of creativity.

The only drawbacks are that the game is short, around 5-10 hours (if you take your time); the combat gets a bit repetitive as there isn't much variety; there are many moves you can perform; and the story can get a bit confusing/convoluted at times (but it's also a fitting narrative for such a peculiar world).

Overall, I really enjoyed the game as it sets itself apart from other brawlers, and it's a fun time.

Feb 21, 2026·16h·2·Verified

Steam User 8794STEAMRecommended

[i]What the "kak" did I just play? [/i]

Weird 1st person beat 'em up / shooter hybrid using Source engine with an even weirder world.
Story is rough, VA is rough, gameplay is rough. Nothing really synergizes. Everything about it could be described as clunky or awkward.

But the world and character designs are so odd and memorable that I had to see through until the end.
Recommended uncanny valley gaming.

Feb 21, 2026·3h·1·Verified

Steam User 8548STEAMRecommended

Kung-Fu meets street brawling and gun combat, all in a slavjank schizoid package made by chilean minds. Play it, especially at 1:00 AM with the latter end of a caffeine rush.

Feb 20, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 3893STEAMRecommended

Zeno Clash is one of the strangest games I've ever played, and I mean that as high praise — there's genuinely nothing else quite like wandering through Zenozoik punching bizarre bird-people and grotesque misfits while piecing together the story of Ghat and his infamous Father-Mother. The first-person brawling is surprisingly satisfying once it clicks, with a real sense of weight to the hits, though the auto-lock system can get frustrating when you're juggling multiple enemies and the ranged weapon sections feel a bit out of place. The surreal, Dali-esque art direction and eerie atmosphere are what stick with you long after the short 3-4 hour campaign wraps up — I found myself just stopping to stare at the environments more than once. The story is deliberately vague to a fault and the combat loop does get repetitive toward the end, but for the price it regularly goes on sale for, it's an easy recommendation to anyone who wants something genuinely unlike anything else in their library.

Feb 19, 2026·42h·1

Steam User 1873STEAMRecommended

odd. very odd.

Feb 16, 2026·3h·Verified

Steam User 7877STEAMRecommended

Great game BUT only 2 hours long DAMN.

Feb 6, 2026·3h·Verified

Steam User 0988STEAMRecommended

8/10

Feb 1, 2026·Verified

Steam User 5065STEAMRecommended

хорошая залипательная игра. имба для слабых пк

Feb 1, 2026·6h·Verified

Steam User 1968STEAMRecommended

Great game, really cool art design. Sometimes felt lost in levels and wish the story didn't end the way it did in this game however it was really fun and I enjoyed playing through it.

Jan 31, 2026·11h·Verified

Steam User 8184STEAMRecommended

satisfying combat but the real strength of this game is the unsettling, creepy vibe in this crazy world. ace team was high

Jan 27, 2026·5h·4·Verified

Steam User 9390STEAMRecommended

Definitely a unique experience.

Jan 27, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 4217STEAMRecommended

A charming and bizarre brawler, the world it presents is fascinating and alien, and the punch-fight gameplay is basic but enjoyable, even if guns trivialize most encounters. The Source engine helps presents some beautiful setpieces and levels. I very much enjoy the South American accents that everyone has.

Jan 24, 2026·7h·Verified

Steam User 2590STEAMRecommended

A masterpiece of a fever dream that I still think about occasionally 15+ years later.

Jan 22, 2026·8h·1·Verified

Steam User 0986STEAMRecommended

[b]Zeno Clash[/b]

Пупупу, як же про неї правильно сказати. Це дуже "незвичайна", навіть більше сюрреалістична подорож з пошуку себе та розкриттям таємниць минулого. А також, і про те, чи робить правда, росказана людям, їх щасливішими.

Розробники тут просто відірвались на повну, напридумувавши рівно настільки дивні образи, які взагалі могли прийти у їх хвору "по хорошому звичайно" голову

[b]Що сподобалось:[/b]
- Бойова система кулачного бою. Ну вона прям сочна і приємна. Думаю у рік виходу гри (2009) ні в однієї, навіть ААААААА гри не було таких класних боїв від першого обличчя. Особливо здивувало, що тут є фішка з тим, що якщо дивитись вниз та натискати удар, то ГГ буде копати ногою, а не бити рукою. У грі достатньо прийомів на парірування та контрактаку, які побудовані на реакції гравця. Найблище, що я зараз прям можу згадати, це останній "Індіана Джонс", там теж були дуже кайфові рукопашні бої. В мене навіть відчуття, наче розробники Індіани знайомі з сієм дивним творінням.
- Приємна стрільба з дивної зброї. Не остання кол оф дюті звичайно, але стрільба виконана приємно, наче в якомусь Халф Лайфі. Аааа, точно, стрільба і її фізика зроблені на сорсі і це багато пояснює. Не бісить, стріляти хочеться не меньше ніж битись на кулаках, а візуально, сама зброя зроблена доволі цікаво та самобутньо
- Концепти персонажів. Художніка руки цілував. Ну настільки відірватись на персонажах це треба мати хоробрість, бо всі вони одночасно якісь неприємні візуально, проте чесні? Мабуть найбільш підходяще слово. Тут яких тільки гібрідів та мутантів немає, але вони всі настільки різні, що навіть вписуються в общу картину світу
- Звук та музика теж цікаві. Не сказати, що я запам'ятав якісь мелодії, але вони точно вписувались в антураж того непотребства, що відбувалось на екрані. Якість та позиціонування звуку, на диво дуже гарне, для гри 2009 року, дуже хороший рівень/
- Світ та його лор, який подається сути візуально вабить до себе. Хочеться побачити якийсь більший, серйозніший проект в цьому всесвіті. Так, у гри є продовження, але наскільки я знаю, вони теж не славляться епічністю, а дуже шкода.

[b]Що не сподобалось:[/b]
- Сюжет. Ну тобто він прикольний і доволі цікавий зі своїми самобутніми персонажами, але сама історія настільки сумбурна. Це просто подорож в нікуди з випадковим пошуком дивного рішення і повернення назад. І все це за 3 години. Мабуть саме через хронометраж, сюжет (а під ним я маю на увазі події, які охоплюють існування персонажів у світі) не розкривається і сама суть "довгої" подорожі втрачається. Люди в селі за пивом ходять довше, а ніж тривала історія подорожі ГГ. Так, я розумію, що бюджет, інді та це все, але тема подорожі не розкрита. Просто я не можу це все оцінювати у відриві
- Рівні. Кожен рівень це максимально пряма кішка, без яких небуть цікавих заворотів, обманок, пасток, тощо. Через це, гра відчувається неймовірно очікуваною в плані геймплею, хоч сам геймплей і зроблений добротно.
- Гранати поїли гівна. Не ну фізичні гранати це звичайно прикольно, але має бути предел. Просто найбесполезнейша зброя у грі, бо вороги весь час рухаються, весь час тікають і зробити так, щоб граната вбила хоч одного ворога стає прямо челенджем

[b]Моя об'єктивна оцінка 71/100[/b] - Це була доволі коротка, але цікава подорож. Обов'язково пройду продовження, бо розробники створили світ, який хочеться дослідити та дізнатись його історію.

Jan 20, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 0350STEAMRecommended

I like punching Zenos :)

Jan 19, 2026·7h·Verified

Steam User 1766STEAMRecommended

A visually stunning and uniquely stylized action game with intense combat and a captivating storyline. The creative world-building and memorable characters make it a must-play for fans of imaginative and immersive experiences. Highly recommended!

Jan 11, 2026·13h·2·Verified

Steam User 7110STEAMRecommended

this game was insane, went above and beyond my expectations

Jan 11, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 6614STEAMRecommended

If you are satisfied and do what you feel you must do, no matter what that is, then you have reached perfection.

-minus the blowing yourself up with a bomb part, of course

Jan 9, 2026·12h·1·Verified

Steam User 4375STEAMRecommended

Неплохой файтинг на движке Source в сюрреалистичном стиле.

Из плюсов могу отметить хорошую боёвку, проработанные реакции npc на удары и выстрелы (мне это напомнило GTA 4, где npc тоже прикольно реагировали на выстрелы и удары) и неплохой сюжет. Из минусов только отсутствие локализации, из-за чего будет трудно понять сюжет, но на такой случай можно установить руссификатор.

Оценка: 8/10 Рекомендую пройти.

Jan 9, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 8604STEAMRecommended

самобытная ихруля своих лет, уровень авангарда на квадратный метр зашкаливает

Jan 8, 2026·3h·1·Verified

Steam User 7186STEAMRecommended

Zeno Clash is one of the most bizarre games I've ever played.

Debut game from Chilean dev team ACE, Zeno Clash is a first person brawler with absolutely absurd writing and genuinely insane visuals, imagine if Salvador Dalí, Mad Max and some farm animals had a baby, it's so absurd, somewhat upsetting to look at but incredibly intriguing.

The gameplay is fairly unique, whilst the game has some pretty bottom tier shooter combat, it's the melee combat, specially the hand to hand combat that makes this game worth a recommendation, the fist fighting is so satisfying, relatively deep and fighting humanoid pig men that you can uppercut into oblivion is never going to get old.

There is a story but it's just so weirdly written that there almost certainly was huge issues with translation, such classic lines as 'Erminia peed on herself and starved to death anonymously' make this a fairly entertaining ride. I have an idea of what happened but the extended world building is so bizarre and lost in translation that it becomes very amusing, my personal favourite was watching what I only assume is an all knowing powerful being sit down and play with a rubix cube.

The game is incredibly short, I managed to finish the story in one sitting and for this type of game that is perfectly fine, there is some jank and sometimes enemies don't react to getting hit, also the game has guns and they control terribly and just feel awful. The game also crashed a lot but thankfully the save system is generous, the only issue I had was having to fight the final boss twice due to a crash.

Overall this game is definitely worth a play, it's short and sweet with an absolutely bonkers plot and setting. Much better than peeing on yourself and starving anonymously.

Jan 6, 2026·5h·Verified

Steam User 4639STEAMRecommended

very underrated first person beat-em-up, would heavily recommend

Jan 4, 2026·4h·1·Verified

Steam User 7728STEAMRecommended

this games good when your not using the guns

Jan 4, 2026·6h·Verified

Steam User 8176STEAMRecommended

It's an extremely short game about a family feud. One of the sons discovered a secret of his father and thus he was banished from his tribe. Many parts of the story are flashbacks from before he was forced to leave. That son is the playable character.

Everything is in first person view and the game has lots of colorful characters with intense personalities. Even those who never speak, even the NPC's, have an aura.

Graphics, artstyle and atmosphere are the highlights of this game, without a shadow of a doubt. Reminds me of Morrowind by, like, A LOT. Game is bizarre. Soundtrack is okay. Pretty much one or two songs looping ad nauseum but nothing annoying.

One thing that I liked the most about the gameplay are the facial expressions of the opponents that you fight. They get angry, afraid, bold... It's a feature that you rarely see but something so subtle delivers an impact. I remember RAGE's ai to this day (and I played it on launch), because, again, it's something rare. I'm sure that will, also, stay in my mind.

Good game (ends in a cliffhanger, btw - and there's a sequel that I will, one day, also acquire) but the last boss battle was extremely annoying, however. Using the environment as cover didn't quite worked like it should've had.

Jan 2, 2026·4h·2·Verified

Steam User 1798STEAMRecommended

Zeno Clash is one of those rare titles that immediately announces its difference and then fully commits to it. Developed and published by ACE Team, the game rejects familiar genre comfort in favor of a focused, experimental design that blends first-person perspective with brawler-style melee combat inside a surreal fantasy universe. Rather than chasing scale or spectacle, Zeno Clash concentrates on intensity, atmosphere, and identity, delivering a compact but striking experience that feels unlike almost anything else on Steam.

The game is set in the bizarre land of Zenozoik, a world governed by strange tribal customs, grotesque biology, and myth-like social structures. You play as Ghat, a young man exiled after killing the godlike figure known as Father-Mother, an act that sets the entire narrative in motion. The story unfolds as Ghat is relentlessly pursued by his siblings, each encounter revealing fragments of his past through flashbacks and cryptic dialogue. The narrative is intentionally opaque, prioritizing mood and symbolism over clarity, and it trusts the player to piece together meaning through context rather than exposition. This approach can feel disorienting, but it strongly reinforces the game’s dreamlike, mythic tone.

Combat is the centerpiece of Zeno Clash and the area where it most boldly distinguishes itself. Fights take place almost entirely at close range, with punches, kicks, dodges, and grapples forming the foundation of the system. Encounters are framed almost like arena matches, with versus-style introductions that signal incoming combat and give the experience a rhythm reminiscent of classic fighting games. Timing and positioning matter more than raw aggression, and while button-mashing can carry you through early encounters, later fights demand awareness of enemy patterns, crowd control, and stamina management.

The decision to center the game on first-person melee combat is risky, but largely successful. Hits feel weighty, blocks feel impactful, and dodging at the right moment can completely shift the momentum of a fight. Weapons and ranged tools appear occasionally, but they are deliberately limited, ensuring that hand-to-hand combat remains the dominant mode of interaction. Fighting multiple enemies at once can be chaotic and sometimes unforgiving, but this sense of danger is part of the game’s identity, reinforcing the idea that Ghat is surviving through grit rather than power fantasy.

Visually, Zeno Clash is unforgettable. Built on the Source engine, it abandons realism in favor of exaggerated forms, unsettling character designs, and environments that feel more sculpted than constructed. Creatures range from oddly comical to deeply unsettling, and the architecture often looks organic, as if grown rather than built. Color palettes shift dramatically between regions, giving each area its own personality while maintaining a cohesive artistic vision. This art direction does more than decorate the experience; it defines it, making Zeno Clash instantly recognizable even years after release.

Level design is linear, but deliberately so. The game guides you through a series of handcrafted environments that emphasize pacing and encounter design rather than exploration. This structure keeps the focus tightly on combat and storytelling, avoiding distractions that might dilute the core experience. While some players may wish for more freedom or branching paths, the linear approach allows ACE Team to control tension and visual impact with precision, ensuring that each encounter and environment serves a purpose.

Audio design plays a crucial role in reinforcing the game’s tone. The soundtrack shifts between atmospheric and aggressive, supporting both exploration and combat without overwhelming either. Voice acting is stylized and occasionally awkward, but this fits the alien nature of Zenozoik, where dialogue feels more ritualistic than conversational. Sound effects for combat are sharp and exaggerated, making every punch, block, and dodge feel physically present.

Zeno Clash also includes additional challenge modes that extend its lifespan beyond the main campaign. These modes strip away narrative context and focus purely on combat mastery, pitting players against waves of enemies in enclosed arenas. While not expansive, they provide a meaningful test of skill and encourage players to fully engage with the nuances of the combat system, rewarding precision and efficiency.

The game’s limitations are closely tied to its ambitions. Combat can occasionally feel imprecise when facing multiple opponents, and the lack of extensive tutorials means some mechanics must be learned through trial and error. The story’s abstract presentation may alienate players who prefer clear narrative arcs and detailed world-building explanations. These rough edges are real, but they also reflect the game’s indie roots and its willingness to prioritize originality over polish.

Ultimately, Zeno Clash stands as a bold artistic statement as much as it is a game. It delivers a tightly focused experience built around physical combat, surreal storytelling, and a striking visual identity, all wrapped in a tone that is unapologetically strange. While it may not appeal to players seeking refinement, scale, or traditional RPG progression, it offers something far rarer: a distinctive voice and a clear creative vision. For players willing to embrace its oddities and learn its systems, Zeno Clash remains a memorable and singular experience that exemplifies the power of experimentation in game design.

Rating: 8/10

Dec 31, 2025·14h

Steam User 0067STEAMNot recommended

The artstyle looks like ass and the voice acting isn't any better.

Dec 29, 2025·2

Steam User 4345STEAMRecommended

cool, bizarre, wacky and interesting game tbh. recommended.

Dec 29, 2025·9h·Verified

Steam User 0462STEAMRecommended

Um jogo com uma atmosfera muito envolvente; estória interessante; gráficos bons para a época (que lembram os jogos antigos da Telltale, como Bone); trilha sonora compatível com o jogo; personagens complexos e diferentes; bom sistema de combate; duração bastante razoável; extras atrativos.
De pontos negativos, cito não terem atualizado para contemplar resoluções de monitores atuais, coisas que seria bem fácil de fazer. A ausência de atualização para compatibilizar o jogo com sistemas atuais pode causar alguns bugs visuais (principalmente se você deixar na resolução máxima permissível).
Ademais, é um jogo subestimado e que você deve dar uma chance.

Dec 27, 2025·5h·1·Verified

Steam User 2896STEAMRecommended

Коротенькая, но интересная игра. Рукопашные бои динамичные и интересные, прямо чувствуется каждый удар. Здешний мир и персонажи выглядят интересно и необычно. Сюжет тут больше для галочки, как связующее звено между боевыми аренами, но тем не менее он есть.

Dec 27, 2025·4h·Verified

Steam User 5703STEAMRecommended

loving bashing dem hoes

Dec 23, 2025·7h·Verified

Steam User 6138STEAMRecommended

норм но на 1 раз

Dec 23, 2025·4h·Verified

Steam User 2218STEAMRecommended

é bom, rápido, cheio de porrada e surrealista

Dec 21, 2025·5h·Verified

Steam User 7773STEAMRecommended

This is the first game ever made by AI.

Dec 12, 2025·10h·Verified

Steam User 1699STEAMRecommended

Die Entwickler müssen komplett auf Droge gewesen sein, als sie Zeno Clash gemacht haben. Das Design der Welt und der Charaktere ist so kreativ, es grenzt schon an Wahnsinn. Die Geschichte ist total bescheuert. Da ist es ein überraschender Kontrast, dass das Kampfsystem durchdacht und kompetent umgesetzt ist. Die Story ist ziemlich kurz, aber es gibt noch einen Herausforderungsmodus. Die Levels sind überraschend abwechslungsreich, auch wenn gegen Ende die Gegner wiederverwendet werden. Technisch lief es einwandfrei und sieht trotz seines Alters schick aus mit geschmeidigen Animationen. Nur die Stimmen waren zu leise, sodass große Teile der an sich schon hirnrissigen Dialoge nicht zu verstehen sind. Unbedingt Untertitel einschalten.

Zeno Clash ist ein First-Person-Brawler, der mit seiner abstrakten Spielwelt und dem ordentlichen Gameplay eine faszinierende Dualität erschafft.

Dec 8, 2025·5h·Verified

Steam User 1789STEAMRecommended

I rate this game [b] Erminia peed on herself and starved to death anonymously, and that is what Erminia did / 10 [/b]

Dec 8, 2025·8h·3·Verified

Steam User 8765STEAMRecommended

A wild alien world with a fun combat system. It still holds up pretty well too.

Dec 5, 2025·6h·Verified

Steam User 5183STEAMRecommended

You beat animals to death with your bare hands, strangely cathartic.

Nov 27, 2025·2h·Verified

Steam User 3920STEAMRecommended

Помнишь тот трюк с бомбой...

Nov 20, 2025·8h·1·Verified

Steam User 9374STEAMRecommended

Zeno clash это игра с которой я знаком с очень раннего возраста (вроде бы 6-8 лет, точно не скажу)
Как же я люблю zeno clash эта игра с первых же секунд манила , аж заманивала меня. Эта боёвка, эти ощущения от каждого удара, абсолютно каждый нанесенный удар вызывает удовольствие, ты слышишь как этот удар бьет по врагу, ты видишь как ему больно, ты чувствуешь инерцию от удара. Ты чувствуешь каждый удар и по себе, он вызывает невероятное раздражение(в хорошем смысле) ты входишь от этого в боевой транс еще быстрее, насколько же неприятно получать по лицу и насколько же приятно сделать парирование, а затем ударом ноги смачно откинуть врага что бы он аж полетел на пару метров от удара. Насколько же приятно доводить врагов до усталости и с такой ненавистью бить коленом по лицу, приятно видеть как под конец боя у некоторых врагов разбито лицо или течет кровь с носу. Музыка в этой игре вызывает в тебе ту самую связь с древними предками, эту животную мощь, Каждый удар в барабан и эхо от него заводят сильнее и сильнее , ты просто мысленно сливаешься с картинкой в игре.
Насколько же запомнилась мне та сцена из самого начала игры , где ты сражаешься в клетке с обычными врагами, а потом выбегает тяжелый враг. ты дерешься с обычными, потом с ним сразу и бой перерастает в безумный поток энергии. С каждым ударом ты чувствуешь ту самую древнюю, чистую энергию. Так же насчет больших врагов, я до этого выше писал о том как приятно драться с обычными равными тебе по силам врагам, а насколько же приятно бить по голове этих тяжелых врагов, аж оружие ломается! Ты изматываешь врага, а он хватается за голову и ты смачным невероятно сильным ударом бьешь его и аж земля трусится под ногами.
Эта не просто игра, это философия силы и доминации, где жестокость не табу, а способ невербального общения, которое иногда понятнее чем наш обычный язык общения словами, буковками. Эта игра буквально показывает строй общества основанный не на законах ,а на языке силы, где уважается именно сила и ничего более. Но именно данный образ жизни это основа культурного кода тех кто там живет, они не несчастны, они счастливы что живут именно так, а любое воздействие из вне что разрушит их традиции могут привести к серьезным последствиям. Этот народ уникален и неповторим. Эта цивилизация основанная на насилии и в этом ее сила. Любые попытки заставить кого то жить по какому то общему стандарту убивает разум, нету никакого общего пути, есть свой личный путь для каждого народа , а уравнивание всего к единому шаблону с целью упорядочить и сделать больше порядка убивает устоявшийся мир, делая из него еще больший хаос, чем он был до этого.

Во второй части вроде бы эту идею развивают, но вторая мне очень сильно не зашла и более часа я не смог осилить, так что ничего не могу сказать о качестве реализации данной идеи во второй части.

Nov 18, 2025·7h·1·Verified

Steam User 1926STEAMRecommended

Одна из игр, которая идеально раскрыла свой потенциал.
Сюжет завораживает, и хочется раскрыть секрет, которым владеет главный герой.
Геймплей не наскучил за все часы, хотя я проходил и башни, не являющиеся сюжетными.
Боссы тоже оказались не просто болванчиками с банальными атаками, их интересно проходить.
От себя добавлю, что я проходил игру во время болезни(простуда). Я выпал из мира, забил на учебу и погрузился в мир Зенозоик. Еле вставая с кровати, с температурой и головной болью мне было легко погружаться в игру, я отвлекался на игру и за несколько дней выздоровил.

Nov 8, 2025·8h·3·Verified

Steam User 6226STEAMRecommended

This was really fun to blast through in an afternoon! The art style is a real treat. I think I'll replay it on Xbox 360, soon.

Nov 8, 2025·4h·Verified

Steam User 7103STEAMNot recommended

we need chinese.

202408，steam，steam掉卡抵扣，它处自定义包入的本体约5元。爱人如己，目前就这，看以后追评。

Nov 6, 2025·2h·Verified

Steam User 0982STEAMRecommended

A strange but very funny combat simulator set somewhere in Eastern Europe.

(I liked it)

Nov 2, 2025·13h·1·Verified

Steam User 2885STEAMRecommended

Nice

Oct 30, 2025·6h

Steam User 6855STEAMRecommended

[i][b]"Erminia peed on herself and starved to death anonymously, and that is what Erminia did."[/b][/i]

Okay, then...

It feels like a fever dream produced by a wildly inspired mad artist who was let loose to do whatever he wanted.

It’s a mesmerizing, surreal journey, with an irresistible atmosphere and sense of aesthetics — drenched in unique, insane designs — where absolutely nothing feels normal.

Even the characters themselves seem to have no idea what’s going on.

I didn’t even bother trying to question what I was seeing or to understand what those almost nonsensical lines were supposed to mean. I just accepted it, grasping a vague outline of a narrative — and that was enough.

As with almost every other game from this studio, I think no one will play this for anything but the vibes.

The game itself is a linear sequence — very much on rails — made up of small sections of light exploration through landscapes I’ll call “alien” for lack of a better word, interspersed with short combat gauntlets where you face enemies with very creative visuals concepts (even if most are humanoids fighting kung-fu or something).

You fight them with meaty punches or by using objects you collect in the arenas — things I’ll call “weapons,” again for lack of a better word.

The combat is quite janky and repetitive, but very satisfying in terms of feedback. You can really feel the impact and crunch of every hit, and the enemies’ reactions are very gratifying.

That said, it leaves a lot to be desired — the variety of moves is very limited and lacking in nuance, and the enemies are equally basic, easy to deal with, and quite spongey (which makes the repetition a bit tiresome). You learn the fundamentals early on, and pretty much every fight plays out the same way, even though the game tries to give each chapter at least one interesting fresh concept — even if only on a superficial level.

It’s not that it feels unpolished (even though it is), but rather that it feels underwhelming — and in the end, unfortunately, that results in a game that showcases incredible conceptual pieces in service of something somewhat dull.

Most of Ace’s games — especially those in the Zeno series — are like that.

Still, the good thing is that it’s short, cheap, and runs perfectly on modern machines.

It ends well before the repetition really starts to wear on you and there aren’t many weird games like this one. So, i definitely recommend it.

It deserves to be appreciated.

P.S: The music is excellent, by the way. But contrary to what one might expect, it's quite "normal".

Oct 22, 2025·4h·6·Verified

Steam User 8517STEAMRecommended

Surrealist/absurdist art style and story very reminiscent of works from Terry Gilliam, Hieronymus Bosch but it all happens in the Source Engine which adds another layer of distinct jank and soul so you're basically playing an episode of Xavier: Renegade Angel. Serviceable melee gameplay; some encounters are fun , most aren't. It's never unfair though and the game is only ~4h long so it doesn't really matter. If it had good melee, it would be a 10/10.

Oct 14, 2025·7h·1

Steam User 5269STEAMRecommended

Well what can I say about Zeno Clash? It's exactly my cup of tea .. weird and wicked and just plain ugly looking creatures & characters ... everything you would expect in a creepy weird world that feels extremely alive .. especially since everything is trying to kill you haha. I can't believe it took so many years for me to finally decide to play this masterpiece of a game. There really is no gripes with the game .. I have 2 cons I do have to point out .. First con is that the game bugs out when you try to reload and shoot the guns it just awkwardly jams and doesn't shoot at the enemies even after reloading .. not sure if its a bug or was intended to be like that but during my play through it caused some frustrations but didn't completely ruin the experience for me. Second con is that the game is too short (yeah really) I wished it was a tad bit longer I was captivated in its world and it felt like a fever dream. I love these types of weird games and I hope we get to have more games in this universe in the years to come. Thank you dev's for making this unique universe!

Oct 14, 2025·3h·1

Steam User 3025STEAMRecommended

Zeno Clash was a great companion during my offline time in the village. The first-person melee combat is satisfying, and the surreal world makes every encounter feel fresh. It’s quirky, intense, and a memorable single-player experience.

Oct 12, 2025·1h·1

Steam User 4469STEAMRecommended

Незвичний психоделічний візуал, дивний загадковий світ, при цьому доволі ламповий.

Механік в грі небагато, але як раз вистачає на коротенький хронометраж. По суті, на невеличку арену закидують декілька ворогів і на треба їх побити в рукопашку. Холодна і вогнепальна зброя присутня, але її складно реалізувати в звичайних боях. Будуть і бої де вона необхідна.
Гарно підходить для Steam Deck через просте керування і застаріла графіка виглядає чудово на маленькому екрані.

Oct 5, 2025·3h·2·Verified

Steam User 3963STEAMRecommended

An otherworldly fever dream to say the least. Short but the combat is good for an '09 game and the story and lore is insane, literally.

Oct 3, 2025·10h·1·Verified

Steam User 2897STEAMRecommended

Great and fun fighting game with bizzare visuals and story. The fighting is very fun and impactful. The game is short but that's ok.

Oct 1, 2025·5h·1·Verified

Steam User 0922STEAMRecommended

Such a strange little game. I didn’t enjoy the gameplay all that much, but I’d still recommend it for how uniquely absurd the world is and how unusual the combat feels.

Sep 30, 2025·3h·1

Steam User 3871STEAMNot recommended

... und wieder mal kein freies Speichern.

sehr unpraktisch!

Zum Glück war das Spiel nicht zu lang, da Zwischensequenzen nicht übersprungen werden können.

Sep 30, 2025·2h

Steam User 6812STEAMRecommended

기괴한 디자인에 한 번, 뛰어난 타격감에 한 번 더 놀라게 되는 독특한 격투 게임

Sep 28, 2025·3h·Verified

Steam User 4817STEAMRecommended

Família de consideração

Sep 26, 2025·4h·Verified

Steam User 0885STEAMRecommended

While the gameplay concept is simple, you can benefit from the rich world building.

Sep 25, 2025·3h·Verified

Steam User 1679STEAMRecommended

80/100

The combat is kind of clunky and with easy combinations, but hard to get good at it if like me, you are not used to first person in general.

Story is short but engaging, not gonna lie, the connection to ARTIFACTS OF CHAOS, the final revelation and the cryptid ending got me on the edge of my seat.

Sep 17, 2025·7h·Verified

Steam User 5071STEAMRecommended

Mexican upbringing simulator.

Sep 11, 2025·9h·4·Verified

Steam User 6289STEAMNot recommended

Combat is super simple and redundant, this game is just really not that good. It features some appealing Heironymus Bosch style settings, but it doesn't make it a good game. I forced myself through it, but I wouldn't recommend doing that yourself.

Sep 11, 2025·5h·2·Verified

Steam User 7703STEAMRecommended

Jogo com uma história maluca, sinceramente, nem sei oq comentar desse jogo.

Nota
7/10

Sep 5, 2025·3h·Verified

Steam User 9097STEAMNot recommended

If you like punching things over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over, you might like this game.

Sep 5, 2025·2h·1·Verified

Steam User 7167STEAMNot recommended

Определённо очень слабая игра с отличной идеей, интересным сюжетом и персонажами. Однако, к сожалению, реализация игры оставляет желать лучшего. Ужасно плохая озвучка, неуклюжее управление. Мир, в котором разворачивается Zeno Clash, очень странный, и вам сразу же хочется узнать о нём больше, но вы так и не узнаете. Также жаль, что бои быстро становятся однообразными. Несмотря на то, что история длится всего 3-4 часа, к концу вы устанете от повторения одних и тех же приёмов снова и снова. В конечном счёте, Zeno Clash — это огромная трата потенциала, который мог бы быть гораздо больше.

Sep 1, 2025·7h·1·Verified

Steam User 8273STEAMRecommended

Ну и странная фигня

Aug 29, 2025·5h·Verified

Steam User 9017STEAMRecommended

Батя с сыном опять сцепились по пьяне. Каждую пятницу одно и тоже

Aug 25, 2025·4h·Verified

Steam User 2292STEAMRecommended

I bought this game when it came out.

Aug 25, 2025·1h·2·Verified

Steam User 4421STEAMRecommended

يا جدع اللعبة دي عظمة، ومبنية على الـ Source Engine القديم كمان. إيه الهبل ده! تبص كده وتقول لنفسك: إزاي نفس الـ engine اللي مشغّل CSS ولا حتى... TITANFALL. دي لعبة تقيلة، لازم تجيبها.

Aug 22, 2025·1h·1·Verified

Steam User 0832STEAMRecommended

fiebertraum aber cool

Aug 20, 2025·5h·Verified

Steam User 6464STEAMRecommended

本人4小時困難模式破關，遊戲為少見的第一人稱格鬥遊戲(也有槍枝)，故事採用倒敘法講述主角因發現亦父母的秘密而逃離家族的冒險，美術風格非常奇特，當初就是衝著這點入手的，也不負眾望的有很多奇異的風景和設計，據說原本是要做成更大型的RPG，後來才改成這個較短流程的遊戲，但依然繼承其世界觀，作品亦有二代和一個續作? 遊玩體驗就是線性流程一本道，有時指引偏少，要注意白色箭頭的不明顯指示，本人玩起來有點乏味甚至有點難度，但考慮這是2009年的作品還是不要太苛刻，如果跟我一樣喜歡這種奇妙風格世界觀作品的玩家可以入手

Aug 20, 2025·4h·Verified

Steam User 2587STEAMRecommended

Played through this on the 360 back in the day and was happy to purchase it twice, even if only to make sure this wasn't just some feever dream I hallucinated. An absolutely entranceingly hideous art style and a surreal story that floats along like a dream. The game is centered around first person melee combat, which is certainly awkward in ways you can predict, but the exploration of something so underdone is very inspiring in a weird sort of way.

Aug 18, 2025·5h·2·Verified

Steam User 3210STEAMRecommended

Games kinda janky, but overall not bad. Very short tho

Aug 18, 2025·3h·Verified

Steam User 8261STEAMRecommended

you're telling me you don't have 3 hours to play this game. close forsaken and have fun for once in your life.

Aug 18, 2025·3h·5·Verified

Steam User 2189STEAMRecommended

I hate that the "throw weapon" button is tied to the dodge button, but besides that it was pretty good

Aug 16, 2025·3h·2·Verified

Steam User 3528STEAMRecommended

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Aug 11, 2025·8h·Verified

Steam User 3743STEAMRecommended

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ файтинг на 2010 год шедевро игра всем советую

Aug 6, 2025·6h·Verified

Steam User 5371STEAMRecommended

There is nothing in this world quite like Zeno Clash. Admittedly way too short but a fascinating and very fun game nonetheless. Story makes absolutely no ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ sense and the game raises so many questions that go unanswered but the mystery is part of the fun and undoubtedly an entertaining backdrop to the satisfying combat. I leave a positive review on games I liked; that's what I do.

Aug 6, 2025·3h·1·Verified

Steam User 0160STEAMRecommended

A short fun fighting game

Pros:
-cool artstyle feels like something from Xavier: Renegade Angel
-funny ragdoll and fighting

Cons:
-sometimes janky combat makes it hard for challenges when you are going for time
-game is a bit short but still good
-no saving manually

6/10

Aug 5, 2025·17h·5

Steam User 5399STEAMRecommended

I am like a Corwid, but my obsession is telling people to play the wacky fighter game that's been in your Steam Library since forever. You can do grappling moves in first person! Thanks Chile!

Aug 4, 2025·9h·2·Verified

Steam User 9920STEAMRecommended

Unique and strange, short but very enjoyable.

Aug 4, 2025·5h·2·Verified

Steam User 1900STEAMRecommended

За 3 часа получил больше разнообразия и веселья, чем за 40 часов в Дарк Соулс 3
Очень компактный, но очень продуманный геймплей с небольшой проблемой (у анимаций, всех, во всех играх, у анимации есть "хвост" (хз как правильно назвать), это когда анимация уже кончилась, но еще пол-секунды она идет, чтобы синхронизироваться с остальными и не быть рваной. И ты не можешь нанести следующий удар, пока анимация не кончилась. И в других играх учитывается этот "хвост" и позволяют ударить раньше, чем кончилась фактическая анимация. А здесь - нет. Из-за чего кажется, что анимация уже кончилась, но игра тупо не дает совершить действие и ощущается нечестно)
При этом каждый враг имеет свою характер, свои статы и свои любимые тактики боя.
Одни будут пытаться убегать и настреливать в тебя . Другие будут падать с двух ударов. Третьи будут медленными, но их долго убивать и они тебя отвлекают, пока первый тип будет по тебе стрелять.

Aug 3, 2025·6h·1·Verified

Steam User 0906STEAMRecommended

Прошла игру за 3,5 часа. Мне настолько все понравилось: от эстетики, интерьера, домов, оружия и самих существ - что аж разгрузило и вдохновило меня (уже пошла рисовать Отца-Матерь)
А также понравилось убегать с криками от пока в меня летят кучу народу давать леща
Мечтаю еще найти секретки, доп задания.. потому что изначально мне подумалось что все линейно и можно отключить мозг и наслаждаться. Теперь есть желание пойти на второй забег по игрре

Aug 3, 2025·7h·4·Verified

Steam User 4769STEAMRecommended

I absolutely loved Zeno Clash. Its surreal visuals and bold character designs drew me in right away. The first‑person melee combat felt satisfying in every punch and dodge. The voice acting immersed me fully in its bizarre world. While the story is deliberately vague and some enemy encounters repeat, the overall experience is captivating and unique. It's a refreshing, artistic indie gem I’m glad I played.

Aug 3, 2025·4h·1·Verified

Steam User 9652STEAMRecommended

Очень крутая игра, прикольная боевка, крайне необычный мир и сеттинг. Жаль вылетает с ошибкой чяерез уровень.

Aug 2, 2025·7h·8·Verified

Steam User 5697STEAMRecommended

Yep, it is cool

Aug 2, 2025·3h·Verified

Steam User 0724STEAMRecommended

walimy ojca na piz*e :D

Jul 31, 2025·6h·3

Steam User 0698STEAMRecommended

Quirky (mostly) melee combat game in a bizarre fantasy world. Has that half-life source engine mod type of charm. The combat is decent enough to keep the game somewhat interesting through the 4-5 hour campaign. It's not amazing, but it's a interesting peak into early 2000's low budget PC games.

Jul 29, 2025·8h·Verified