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Root - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Root

Dire WolfReleased September 24, 2020
StrategyIndieSimulationSingleplayerMultiplayerWar
GameValio recommendation55Maybe

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

  • Losing players
  • Well received (5,109 reviews)
  • Could be cheaper
Why “Maybe”
55out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 55 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

5 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value53/100
  • $2.29: very accessible price
  • 85% off: deep discount
  • Near historical low ($2.28)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $2.29Lowest recorded $2.28Full price $14.99
Quality73/100
  • 91% positive (5,109 reviews): very positive reception
  • 5,109 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 91% · Very PositivePositive 5kNegative 478
Popularity30/100
  • Players up 42% in recent days
  • 170 concurrent players: smaller but active

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 170Peak in period 268

Game details

Developers
Dire Wolf
Publishers
Dire Wolf
Release date
September 24, 2020
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
58
Steam recs
4,801
Supported languages
10 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain · Simplified Chinese · Czech · Japanese · Polish · Russian

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP +8See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · Shared/Split Screen PvP · Shared/Split Screen · Cross-Platform Multiplayer · Steam Achievements · Partial Controller Support · Steam Turn Notifications · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Root worth buying?

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Where can I buy Root cheapest?

The best current deal for Root is on Gamivo for $2.29.

That's a 85% discount.

What type of game is Root?

Root is categorized as: Strategy, Indie, Simulation.

What platforms is Root available on?

Root is available on: Windows, MacOs.

When was Root released?

Root was released on September 24, 2020.

How many people are playing Root?

According to recent data, Root has approximately 170 concurrent players yesterday.

Is Root on sale right now?

Root is currently 85% off on Gamivo for $2.29.

Who made Root?

Developed by: Dire Wolf

Published by: Dire Wolf

What are the best deals for Root?

We're currently tracking 5 deals for Root across different stores:

  • Gamivo: $2.29 (-85%)
  • Loaded: $4.29 (-71%)
  • GamersGate: $4.99 (-67%)
  • Kinguin: $11.06 (-26%)
  • Steam: $14.99
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