Choose ROOT
Choose ROOT if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. ROOT launched in 2015.
ROOT vs Hard Reset Redux
ROOT and Hard Reset Redux both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. ROOT (2015) is 1 year older than Hard Reset Redux (2016). Hard Reset Redux scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than ROOT (70.2% 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 Hard Reset Redux
Choose Hard Reset Redux if you want an Adventure experience. Hard Reset Redux launched in 2016.
Both ROOT and Hard Reset Redux sit in Action 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
 ROOT |  Hard Reset Redux | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.2% positive (94 reviews) | 81.3% positive (920 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Skunkape Interactive | Flying Wild Hog |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- ROOT (2015) is 1 year older than Hard Reset Redux (2016).
- Hard Reset Redux scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than ROOT (70.2% positive).
- ROOT is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Hard Reset Redux (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
ROOT vs Hard Reset Redux — FAQ
- Should I play ROOT or Hard Reset Redux first?
- If you want chronology, ROOT (2015) came out before Hard Reset Redux (2016). 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 ROOT and Hard Reset Redux similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.