Root
Developed by Dire Wolf · Published by Dire Wolf
At a glance
Overview
An indie, simulation, strategy game by Dire Wolf, published by Dire Wolf — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Root.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
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
- 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
Supported languages (10)
Root FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Root?
Steam classifies Root as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Dire Wolf. 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!
How much does Root cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Root at $4.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Root single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Root: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Root on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Root for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Root support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Root with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Root out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 24, 2020.
What platforms is Root on?
Root is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Root single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Root cost?
Steam lists it at $4.49.
Does Root have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 58 achievements for Root.
Who made Root?
Root is developed by Dire Wolf and published by Dire Wolf.
Where to get Root
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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