: The game features a World State system where killing or helping faction leaders can trigger power vacuums and change who controls specific cities. Technical Details & Modding Kenshi Review - Survival Sandbox RPG

: You start as a "nobody" with no special stats or powers. Skills like Athletics, Thievery, and Field Medic improve naturally as you perform related actions.

: Players can establish their own cities anywhere on the map, research new technologies, and manufacture their own gear.

: There is no linear plot. Players can choose to be a trader, thief, rebel, farmer, or even a slave.