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Dire Wolf90% positive · 5,515 reviews

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!

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$9.33

at Kinguin · Steam key · 38% off RRP

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DIRECT STEAM LISTING
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CHEAPEST
$14.99
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Kinguin logoKinguin
MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID
Global
Steam key
CHEAPEST
$9.33
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Kinguin logoKinguin
MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID
EU only
Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY
$16.22
Buy Root at Kinguin
Kinguin logoKinguin
MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID
Global
Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY
$16.22
Buy Root at Kinguin
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About Root

Root was developed by Dire Wolf. The release date was September 23, 2020. The genre is characterised as Indie and Simulation and Strategy.

A game of woodland might and right. Play the digital adaptation of the beloved tabletop board game. Root is a game of adventure and war where 2 to 4 players battle for control of a vast wilderness. The nefarious Marquise de Cat has seized the great woodland, intent on harvesting its riches. Under her rule, the many creatures of the forest have banded together. This Alliance will seek to strengthen its resources and subvert the rule of Cats. In this effort, the Alliance may enlist the help of the wandering Vagabonds who are able to move through the more dangerous woodland paths. Though some may sympathize with the Alliance’s hopes and dreams, these wanderers are old enough to remember the great birds of prey who once controlled the woods. Meanwhile, at the edge of the region, the proud, squabbling Eyrie have found a new commander who they hope will lead their faction to resume their ancient birthright. The stage is set for a contest that will decide the fate of the great woodland. It is up to the players to decide which group will ultimately take root. The most recent conquerors of the forest, the Marquise de Cat plays a game of engine building and logistics while policing the vast wilderness. By collecting Wood they are able to build Workshops, Sawmills, and Recruiters to help her score victory points. Marquise de Cat has the largest army in ROOT, but numbers alone won’t be enough to secure the forest... The Marquise de Cat builds a mighty industrial war machine to subdue the forest. Each time the Marquise builds a Workshop, Sawmill, or Recruiter, you score victory points. The more of the same building she has on the map, the more points scored. However, to fuel ongoing construction, the Marquise must maintain and protect a strong, interconnected economy of Wood. While it may be tempting to overwhelm your opponents with sheer numbers, this leaves you at great risk of spreading yourself too thin and ultimately not being able to keep up. The Eyrie Dynasties once ruled the wood, before the coming of the Cats. They must retake control by capturing territory and building Roosts before they collapse back into squabbling. The Eyrie are proud and bound to the decrees of their leaders. Each leader brings with them different specialties and advantages. The right leader at the right time could lead you to victory, but the wrong leader could cripple your chances of reclaiming the forest. During the Evening, the Eyrie score victory points based on the number of roosts on the map. The greater their presence in the Woodlands, the greater their gains. However, the Eyrie are bound by their Decree, an ever-increasing set of mandated actions promised by their leader. Each turn, they must take all of the actions on their Decree, or else fall into turmoil. The Woodland Alliance doesn’t take kindly to despots - old or new. Marquise, Eyrie, they’re all the same. Only through the will of the people can this wood be ruled! The Woodland Alliance are masters of guerrilla warfare, they begin slowly but can build into a late-game powerhouse - but only if they can manage to subvert the other would-be rulers along the way. The Woodland Alliance works to gain the sympathy of the various creatures of the forest. Each time the Alliance places a sympathy token, they may score victory points. The more sympathy on the map they have, the more victory points they score. Gaining the sympathy of the people requires supporters. These supporters can also be put toward violent ends, inciting outright rebellion across the forest. When a revolt erupts, the Alliance will establish a base. Bases allow the Alliance to train officers, increasing their military strength and flexibility. The Vagabond is an adventurer to some, a trader to others, and thief to more, and an all-around scoundrel. As the Vagabond, you will explore all over the map, beyond just it's clearings, into dense woods to find items and ruins. You can trade and lend aid to the warring factions of the forest to help you complete your own secret quests. The Vagabond plays all sides of the conflict while going on quests to increase his renown throughout the wood. Each time the Vagabond improves their relationship with another faction, or removes a warrior belonging to a faction hostile toward them, the Vagabond scores victory points. You can also complete quests to score victory points. To move and act effectively the Vagabond must manage a pack of items, expand your selection by exploring the forest ruins and providing aid to other factions.

Root compatibility

Steam Deck
Unknown
Linux
Not supported
macOS
Native build

PC requirements come from the game's official Steam storefront listing. PriceSpawn does not estimate hardware requirements when a separate tier is not available.

MINIMUM

Minimum: • 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

RECOMMENDED

Recommended: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • OS: Windows 10 (64bit version only) • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ or better • Memory: 4 GB RAM • Graphics: Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities • DirectX: Version 11 • Network: Broadband Internet connection • Storage: 1 GB available space

Source: Steam store page

Root DLC and expansions

Add-ons sold separately from the base game, straight from Steam. This is not a comparison table — these are Steam listings, not keyshop offers.

Where to buy Root cheap

Root launched at $14.99 in 2020. On the canonical US/USD baseline, the lowest confirmed-unrestricted total is $9.33 at Kinguin, which is 38% off the recommended price.

On that same baseline, official stores start at $14.99, so the keyshop route saves $5.66 on this title. That saving comes with a trade-off: keyshop listings are resold keys, and a listing marked as a gift is not a standard key. The key type column above tells you which is which.

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Root — frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest price for Root?
On the canonical USD comparison baseline: $9.33 at Kinguin — 38% off the $14.99 RRP. Use the country selector for regional prices.
Where can I download Root after the purchase?
Root activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
Is it cheaper to buy Root from a keyshop or an official store?
On the canonical USD comparison baseline, a keyshop is currently $5.66 cheaper: $9.33 at Kinguin against $14.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.
Is Root Steam Deck compatible?
Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Root yet.
Can I play Root on Mac?
Yes, Root has a native macOS build.
Is Root Linux compatible?
Root has no verified Linux support. Proton results vary and are not guaranteed.

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