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- Genre: Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
- Developer: Lo-Fi Games
- Publisher: Lo-Fi Games
- Release Date: December 6, 2018
Welcome to the Dafy Gaming Hub’s central resource for everything Kenshi. If you’ve ever been dropped into a brutal, unforgiving sandbox RPG that truly defines player freedom, you know what this game is about. It doesn’t hold your hand. It doesn’t care about your hero’s journey. It just gives you a world and asks one thing: can you survive?
This page is my curated collection of guides, mod lists, and thoughts on one of the most unique RPGs ever made. It’s a tough world out there, let’s get you prepared.
You are not the chosen one; in fact, you’re not even important. You start as just another body, potential food for beak things, in a world that absolutely does not scale with you.
System Requirements
| Component | Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Dual-core 64-bit | Quad-core 64-bit |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Pixel shader 5.0 capable card | Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 14 GB available space | 14 GB available space (SSD Recommended) |
How long to beat Kenshi?
| Main Story | Main + Sides | Completionist | All Styles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83½ Hours | 140 Hours | 273 Hours+ | 133 Hours |
Kenshi Review: A Brutal Masterpiece?
I’ve poured hundreds of hours into the unforgiving world of Kenshi, and my verdict is in. Kenshi is a storytelling engine powered by your own failures and triumphs. It’s a masterpiece of sandbox design, but it’s definitely not for everyone. I recommend it to anyone tired of linear narratives, and I’m honored that this verdict was even endorsed by the developers, Lo-fi Games.
“If you’ve not yet dipped your toes into Kenshi, this review is a great introduction, delving into a fair few of the game’s features, foes and factions. Thanks Dafy!”
Kenshi Guides: From Survival to Dominance
Surviving is the first step. Thriving is the goal. These guides are built from my own hard-learned lessons in the wasteland.
Robotic Limbs Shop Locations in Kenshi
How Does Slavery Work in Kenshi: Guide to Slaves
- Kenshi Starting Scenarios Guide: Which start is right for you? This is a full breakdown of every single scenario, from the lonely Wanderer to the dreaded Rock Bottom.
- Making Money in Kenshi: Learn the best early-game strategies for earning Cats. We’re talking copper mining, thievery, and even a few… less savory methods for filling your wallet.
- Recruiting Unique Characters: Your squad is everything. I’ll show you the locations of all the special recruits in the game so you can build your perfect team of warriors, farmers, or thieves.
Getting your teeth kicked in is part of the Kenshi experience. Getting rich and powerful is the fun part. My guides cover the essentials: picking the right start, earning Cats fast, and recruiting the best people for the job.
Check Out the GuidesHow to Install Kenshi Mods
Vanilla Kenshi is amazing, but mods make it infinite. They can fix old bugs, add entire new continents, or just make the world feel more alive. It’s an essential part of the experience.
Modding Kenshi can seem a little intimidating if you're doing it manually, but it's easier than you think. My guide covers everything you need to know. From the dead-simple method using the Steam Workshop to manual installations for mods from other sites, this step-by-step guide makes modding Kenshi easy. No more guesswork.
Kenshi Mod Installation GuideThe Best Kenshi Mods
Kenshi Robotic Mods: Building the Mechanical Army
Kenshi Economy & Trading Mods: Immersive Trading Experience
Top Kenshi Mods For Prosthetic and Robotic Limbs
Ready to change your game completely? I’ve tested dozens upon dozens of mods to find the ones that are truly worth your time. Discover game-changing mods that overhaul the graphics, add fascinating new factions, rebalance the economy, and fix those little annoying bugs that have been around for years.
Discover the Top Kenshi ModsKenshi Name Generator
Struggling to name your new squad members or that dusty outpost you just built? Use my generator for lore-friendly names that fit right into the world.
Interactive Maps
Never get lost in the Great Desert again. Find city locations, ancient ruins, and hidden resource zones with these essential community-made maps.
Explore the Interactive MapsThe World of Kenshi: Wallpapers & Screenshots
There’s a strange, desolate beauty to the world of Kenshi, and I’ve spent a lot of time trying to capture it. It’s a world that feels ancient and broken in the best way possible.
Explore the brutal beauty of the Kenshi world through my curated collection of high-resolution wallpapers and atmospheric screenshots. Perfect for your desktop background or just for admiring the scenery without the risk of a beak thing attack. Btw you are free to download them 😉
All Kenshi Posts
At the end of the day, I love Kenshi because it respects my intelligence and my freedom as a player. It’s a world that doesn’t revolve around me, and that’s what makes conquering a piece of it so satisfying.
If you want to see every single article, update, and post I’ve ever made about the game, you can browse the complete Kenshi archive here.
Kenshi FAQ
Kenshi has no traditional story you create your own. The world is a post-apocalyptic wasteland where ancient empires have fallen. Various factions control territories: the Holy Nation (religious extremists), Shek Kingdom (warrior culture), United Cities (slavers), and others.
You start as nobody and set your own goals: build a base, run a trade empire, become a thief, overthrow factions, or just survive. There’s no main quest.
Kenshi doesn’t have traditional difficulty settings, but you can adjust the experience:
Starting scenarios: “Wanderer” is balanced for beginners. “Rock Bottom” is brutal (enslaved, one arm). “Holy Sword” gives advantages.
Combat slider: Default (1.0x) recommended for first playthrough. Lower for easier combat, raise for harder.
I recommend default settings with Wanderer scenario to learn mechanics first.
Minimum (720p-1080p, Low-Medium):
- CPU: Dual-core 64-bit
- GPU: Pixel shader 5.0 capable
- RAM: 6GB
- Storage: 14GB
Recommended (1080p, High):
- CPU: Quad-core 64-bit
- GPU: GTX 1060 or better
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 14GB SSD
SSD recommended for world streaming. Heavy modding needs 16GB+ RAM.
Yes, if you want total freedom without hand-holding. Kenshi offers something no other RPG does: a world that doesn’t revolve around you. The 2018 release has aged well thanks to active modding and timeless sandbox design. Your failures create better stories than victories.
Expect dated graphics, clunky UI, and a steep learning curve. But if you’re tired of linear narratives and scaled enemies, Kenshi is unmatched.