Kenshi is a free-roaming, squad-based RPG that emphasizes open-ended sandbox gameplay, allowing players to immerse themselves in a dynamic world without a linear storyline. You can assume various roles such as a trader, thief, rebel, warlord, or simply a survivor in a harsh desert environment.

In this vast single-player RPG world, spanning over 870 square kilometers, you can customize multiple characters and build a squad to fight alongside you. The game evolves as characters gain experience, enhancing their abilities and appearances. You can also create and upgrade your own buildings, establishing fortified havens or launching businesses.

Kenshi's gameplay is rich with possibilities; you can choose to support or oppose different factions, engage in combat, or focus on trade and crafting. The game features a realistic medical system affecting gameplay mechanics, where injuries impact your characters' abilities, adding a layer of strategy to survival. There is no level-scaling, and the world remains consistently challenging as you navigate through dangers, including cannibals and slavers.

In Kenshi, you are not the center of the universe. Every character and NPC has its own life, making your journey genuinely immersive as you fight for survival and carve out a place in this ever-evolving world.