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Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory!

Root is a board game, tabletop and strategy game developed and published by Dire Wolf.
Released on September 24th 2020 is available on Windows and MacOS in 10 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Czech, Japanese, Polish and Russian.

It has received 4,413 reviews of which 3,971 were positive and 442 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 6.24€ on Steam with a 50% discount, but you can find it for less on K4G.

The Steam community has classified Root into these genres:

Board Game Tabletop Strategy War Wargame Cute Indie Turn-Based Strategy Simulation PvP Multiplayer Singleplayer Touch-Friendly Asynchronous Multiplayer Card Game Puzzle Solitaire Early Access Top-Down Cartoony

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit version only)
Processor: Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 1 GB available space

MacOS

OS: OS X 10.11
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Graphics card with OpenGL 3.x capabilities
Storage: 1 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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Sept. 2025

Good game, very good adaptation of the board game. This was very helpful for correcting all the rules I was getting wrong playing the tabletop version. I just wish there was a bundle with multiple digital copies so my friends and I could play virtually when tabletop nights are infeasible. Also the base game AI is really bad at handling the otters' trade mechanics and will just randomly buy riverboats or mercenaries but not use them over and over.

Sept. 2025

Great digital adaptation of the board game. It's even more convenient to play than the original, especially for novices. Tens of hours is a great result for a board game

Aug. 2025

Root is hands down the best asymmetrical board game experience I’ve ever had, and the digital version does an excellent job of capturing what makes it so special. Each faction plays completely differently, which gives the game incredible replayability. While I still prefer the feel of the physical tabletop version, the digital edition is perfect for learning. It does a great job guiding you through the rules and interactions without feeling overwhelming, which is a big deal for a game with this much depth and complexity.

May 2025

NOTE: I acquired the physical board game first, then the Google Play digital version, then this one. I bought this on Steam because purchased DLC is shared across platforms—just buy the base game and log in to your account! QUICK REVIEW ----------------------- I adore this board game, and the digital version scratches the itch between board game nights. It's both simple and complex. It's very engaging and strikes the right balance of challenge. This scratches the same itch that chess does for me. Every game I play, I realize a new strategy. Oh, another reason to get the digital game: it's easier to learn/remember the rules when the computer prevents mistakes. :) First, let's talk about the digital version. Then, we'll talk about the game itself (which applies to both the physical and digital game): DIGITAL ----------------------- * Solo, Multiplayer, and Pass-and-Play! * Adds unique optional challenge modes for solo play! (For example: you can only win after destroying The Keep, or your enemy gets extra warriors to start.) * Character-specific tutorials, even for factions you don't own. (Try before you buy!) * If you're into asynchronous multiplayer, you should get this on mobile as well so that you are notified when it's your turn. :) * Digital con: the single-player's "undo" button sometimes isn't available. Not a huge issue, but annoying when you make a mistake. * Digital con: the rule book is in the game! But, it's not the full text of the rules. Not a huge issue, but it's nice to consult sometimes. THE GAME ITSELF ----------------------- Each faction has asymmetrical game-play mechanics, but feel very well balanced. The balance of power can be measured in terms of limitations. How many actions can a person take each turn? What limits them? If one faction can take more actions, it will have stronger consequences for either not taking all of them or for taking too many. Every turn, you'll find yourself thinking "oh man, should I do this or that? I wish I could do both!". To me, that's the mark of a well-balanced game. The expansions add more each time too. The first three add 2 new factions and some additional optional mechanic. You can try new factions out in the Tutorial screen before buying. That said, I've heard recommendations on purchase order for the average person: * Base game * Underground (expac #2) * Riverworks (#1) * Marauders (#3) * Hirelings & Clockwork at your discretion. Hirelings add more layers to the base game, and Clockwork is basically a customizable, semi-playable AI opponent. (You might think this is silly to make for a digital game, but A) it was first made for the physical board game, and B) I've heard it actually adds some interesting challenge and mechanics to even the AI opponents. It also adds co-op mode.) ----------------------- Anyway, I love this game. So stoked to play more of it! >>> Just to make sure you saw it: DLC FOLLOWS YOUR ACCOUNT ACROSS PLATFORMS! Google Play, Steam, etc. Just log in to your in-game Dire Wolf account. :)

March 2025

The board game is great and this digital implementation is great too. The only thing missing is the option to play with 5-6 players.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Root is currently priced at 6.24€ on Steam.

Root is currently available at a 50% discount. You can purchase it for 6.24€ on Steam.

Root received 3,971 positive votes out of a total of 4,413 achieving a rating of 8.68.

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Root was developed and published by Dire Wolf.

Root is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Root is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Root is not playable on Linux.

Root offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Root offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

There are 7 DLCs available for Root. Explore additional content available for Root on Steam.

Root does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Root does not support Steam Remote Play.

Root is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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