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Zoo Tycoon

A Real Time Strategy (RTS) game by Asobo Studio, released in 2013

63/100๐Ÿ”ดNiche / Inactive๐ŸฅˆProton SilverPC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360Xbox One

Zoo Tycoon is a business simulation video game developed by Frontier Developments and published by Microsoft Studios. The game was released on 22 November 2013 for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

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Zoo Tycoon Download Size

The official download size for Zoo Tycoon is 10 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.60 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

10GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.60USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

13 mins

Is Zoo Tycoon Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

๐Ÿ”ดNiche / Inactive
10Players Online

There are currently 10 people playing Zoo Tycoon, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 12
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Zoo Tycoon save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\ZooTycoon\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/ZooTycoon/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press โŒ˜ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/ZooTycoon/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki โ†—

Is Zoo Tycoon Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official๐ŸšซUnsupported
Community Rating๐Ÿฅˆ Proton Silver

Performance Analysis

Zoo Tycoon is playable on Steam Deck, but expect some friction. You might encounter small text or need to manually bring up the keyboard. Cap frame rate at 40FPS for battery life.

Confidence: Moderate
See 11 user configs โ†—

Can I Run Zoo Tycoon?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Zoo Tycoon smoothly, your PC needs at least 4 GB RAM RAM and a Nvidia GTX 660 Ti || AMD R7 370 or equivalent GPU. Plan for 10 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • ๐Ÿ’ป
    OSWindow 7 or higher 64-Bit
  • โšก
    CPUIntel Core i3-3210 @ 3.2 GHz || AMD FX-4150 @ 4 GHz
  • ๐Ÿง 
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • ๐ŸŽฎ
    GPUNvidia GT GTX 650 || AMD R7 260
  • ๐Ÿ’พ
    Storage10 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • ๐Ÿ’ป
    OSWindow 7 or higher 64-Bit
  • โšก
    CPUIntel Core i5 3330 @ 3.0 GHz || AMD FX-6130 @ 3.6 GHz
  • ๐Ÿง 
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • ๐ŸŽฎ
    GPUNvidia GTX 660 Ti || AMD R7 370
  • ๐Ÿ’พ
    Storage10 GB available space
Download Size
10 GBSmall

Is Zoo Tycoon Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

63
Rated 63 out of 100
Mixed Reviews5 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 5 critic reviews, opinion on Zoo Tycoon is divided. While it offers some unique real time strategy (rts) mechanics, the score of 63 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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