How to Install Zero-K on NixOS Latest

Zero-K is a free and open-source Real Time Strategy (RTS) game that is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install the Zero-K game on the latest version of NixOS.

Step 1: Update your system

The first step is to update your NixOS system to make sure all packages are up to date. To do this, run the following command:

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

Step 2: Install Zero-K using Nixpkgs

Zero-K is available in the Nixpkgs repository, so you can install it by running the following command:

sudo nix-env -iA nixpkgs.zero-k

This command will download and install the latest version of Zero-K and all of its dependencies.

Step 3: Enable Zero-K in your Steam account

If you have a Steam account, you can enable Zero-K by following the below steps:

  1. Open Steam and log in to your account
  2. Click on the "Games" menu at the top of the window
  3. Click on the "Activate a Product on Steam" option
  4. Enter the Zero-K activation key (found on the Zero-K website)
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation

Step 4: Run Zero-K

Once you have installed Zero-K on your NixOS system, you can open it by running the following command:

zero-k

This will launch the game.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to install Zero-K on the latest version of NixOS. Zero-K is a great game that is free to play and runs on multiple platforms. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, make sure to consult the Zero-K documentation or community forums.