[2][3] The game is cross-platform, playable on Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD.

[5][6] 0 A.D. features the traditional real-time strategy gameplay components of building a base, developing an economy, training an army, engaging in combat, and researching new technologies.

There is also a strong focus on attempting to provide high visual accuracy of unit armor, weapons, and buildings.

[14] The composers of the music in the game are Omri Lahav, Jeff Willet, Mike Skalandunas, and Shlomi Nogay.

[15] In 2012, 0 A.D. received second place in the IndieDB Player's Choice Upcoming Indie Game of the Year competition.