Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game 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 $2.70 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game | Root |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 55 |
| Quality | 66 | 73 |
| Value | 46 | 53 |
| Popularity | 22 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.99 | $2.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.7% positive | 90.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 132 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game | Root |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 2, 2020 | September 24, 2020 |
| Developers | Lock 'n Load Publishing | Dire Wolf |
| Publishers | Lock 'n Load Publishing | Dire Wolf |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 / 11 | Windows 10 (64bit version only) |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.6GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 4GB Video Memory - 1920 x 1080 or higher resolution | Graphics card with DX11 or OpenGL 3.x capabilities |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game or Root?
Root won the comparison against Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game 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, 12:28 PM UTC