Gomoku Let's Go vs Root
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Root wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Root is $0.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Gomoku Let's Go | Root |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 50 | 64 |
| Quality | 71 | 73 |
| Value | 47 | 79 |
| Popularity | 24 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.99 | $2.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 88.2% positive | 90.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 132 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Gomoku Let's Go | Root |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 28, 2021 | September 24, 2020 |
| Developers | Studio Amateur | Dire Wolf |
| Publishers | indienova, Studio Amateur | Dire Wolf |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP/Win7/ Win8/Windows 10 | Windows 10 (64bit version only) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5 2.80 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA Gerforce GTX 780 or 970 | Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Gomoku Let's Go or Root?
Root won the comparison against Gomoku Let's Go based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Gomoku Let's Go worth buying over Root?
Based on the metrics, Root won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Root currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:52 PM UTC