Choose Kona
Choose Kona if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,473 Steam reviews back the pick.
Kona vs Rooten
Kona and Rooten both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Kona (2017) is 4 years older than Rooten (2021). Rooten scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Kona (81.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Rooten
Choose Rooten if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rooten launched in 2021.
Both Kona and Rooten sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Kona |  Rooten | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.9% positive (1,473 reviews) | 85.7% positive (35 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Parabole | Amortiz Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Kona (2017) is 4 years older than Rooten (2021).
- Rooten scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Kona (81.9% positive).
- Rooten is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Kona (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Kona is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rooten has no Deck rating yet.
Kona vs Rooten — FAQ
- Should I play Kona or Rooten first?
- If you want chronology, Kona (2017) came out before Rooten (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Kona and Rooten similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Kona run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Kona is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Rooten doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.