How to Install Zero-K on Manjaro

Zero-K is a free and open-source real-time strategy game that can be played on multiple platforms, including Linux. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Zero-K on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation of Zero-K, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A running Manjaro Linux system
  • An active internet connection

Step 1 - Update the System

Before installing any new packages, it is always a good practice to update the system to the latest available version. You can do this by opening the terminal and running the following commands:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command will fetch the latest updates from the Manjaro repositories and install them on your system.

Step 2 - Install Dependencies

Zero-K requires several dependencies to be installed on the system. To install these dependencies, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S git cmake boost sdl2 glew libvorbis libogg freetype2 curl enet libzip

This command will install all the required dependencies on your system.

Step 3 - Clone the Zero-K Repository

Next, you need to clone the Zero-K repository on your local system. To do this, run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K.git

This command will download the Zero-K source code from GitHub to your local system.

Step 4 - Build and Install Zero-K

Now, navigate to the cloned Zero-K directory and build the game by running the following commands in the terminal:

cd Zero-K
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make -j4

This will build the Zero-K game on your system. Once the build process is complete, you can install the game by running the following command:

sudo make install

Step 5 - Launch Zero-K

Now that you have installed Zero-K, you can launch the game by running the following command in the terminal:

zero-k

You can also launch the game from the Applications menu. Once launched, you can enjoy playing the game.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Zero-K on Manjaro Linux. Zero-K is a fun and exciting game to play, and we hope that you enjoy it. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to ask for help in the comments section below.