K-D Lab · KDV Games*

Maelstrom: The Battle for Earth Begins

2007 post-apocalyptic video game · real-time strategy · third-person shooter

Cover art for Maelstrom: The Battle for Earth Begins

At a glance

Genres

Play modes

  • single-player video game
  • multiplayer video game

Game facts

Developers

  • K-D Lab
  • KDV Games*

Publishers

  • Codemasters
  • 1C Company
  • Electronic Arts*
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Platforms

Compatibility and community reports

  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Borked*
    Reports
    5*
    Community confidence
    low*
  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Unsupported*

System requirements

  • Windows · Minimum*
    Processor alternatives
    Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or Athlon XP 2400+*
    Memory
    512 MB*
    Graphics alternatives
    Supported 64Mb Graphics Card DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compliant sound card*
    Storage
    4.5 GB free hard disk space Supported Graphics Cards: ATi Radeon 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, X700, X850, X1300, X1600, X1800, X1900, X1950 nVidia GeForce 4 (not MX), FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950, 6800, 7800, 7900, 7950 Not compatible with all integrated sound/graphics solutions (inc. Laptops).*
    Conditions
    Supported OS: Windows XP*
  • Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27*
    Memory
    1 GB*

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*

Interface languages

  • English*
  • French*
  • German*
  • Italian*
  • Spanish - Spain*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Family Sharing*

Store genres

  • Strategy*

Screenshots

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* Provisional data