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The Roottrees are Dead

Developed by Evil Trout Inc. · Published by Evil Trout Inc.

Adventure
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 15, 2025 Price$14.99 Metacritic86/100 Steam reviews8,512

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$14.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic86/100
Steam reviews8,512
Languages7
Achievements22
DLC1

Overview

An adventure game by Evil Trout Inc., published by Evil Trout Inc. — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsOverwhelmingly Positive — 98% positive of 2,522
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players217
Player-voted tags:MysteryPuzzleDetectivePoint & ClickAtmosphericStory RichInvestigationSingleplayer1990'sAdventureLogicInteractive Fiction

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 The Roottrees are Dead.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

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 10 64-Bit
  • Processor: 2.0Ghz Dual Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 510
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Your graphics card needs at least 2GB of VRAM

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Supported languages (7)

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish - Latin AmericaSimplified ChinesePortuguese - BrazilItalian

The Roottrees are Dead 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 The Roottrees are Dead?

Steam classifies The Roottrees are Dead as a Adventure game, developed by Evil Trout Inc.. A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

How much does The Roottrees are Dead cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Roottrees are Dead at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Roottrees are Dead single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Roottrees are Dead: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Roottrees are Dead on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Roottrees are Dead for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Roottrees are Dead out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 15, 2025.

What platforms is The Roottrees are Dead on?

The Roottrees are Dead is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Roottrees are Dead single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Roottrees are Dead cost?

Steam lists it at $14.99.

Does The Roottrees are Dead have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 22 achievements for The Roottrees are Dead.

What is The Roottrees are Dead's Metacritic score?

The Roottrees are Dead has a Metacritic score of 86/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Roottrees are Dead?

The Roottrees are Dead is developed by Evil Trout Inc. and published by Evil Trout Inc..

Where to get The Roottrees are Dead

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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