Rank 01Games like Root
- 42 games
- Updated Oct 5, 2026
Players who liked Root also play
The closest matches to Root: Wingspan, Tabletop Simulator, Small World, Everdell, and Twilight Struggle. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Wargame and Board Game, like Root.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- 2015
Rank 03Why this
Shares deck building with Root.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
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Everdell
Why this: Shares deck building and resource management with Root.
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Twilight Struggle
Why this: Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Wargame, like Root.
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Antihero
Why this: Also Touch-Friendly and Asynchronous Multiplayer, like Root.
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: Dire Wolf
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 93% of 3,117 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Challenging
- Immersive
- Asymmetrical faction play
- Deck building
- Resource management
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Root
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition
Why this: Also Touch-Friendly and Board Game, like Root.
Splendor
Why this: Shares resource management with Root.
Terraforming Mars
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Root.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Root at current Steam store prices.
Gremlins, Inc.
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Root.
Wargroove
Why this: Same challenging mood as Root.
Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
Why this: Also Wargame and Board Game, like Root.
Drop Duchy
Why this: Shares deck building and resource management with Root.
Concrete Jungle
Why this: Also Board Game and Card Game, like Root.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
Why this: Also Wargame and War, like Root.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Root, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Dominion
Why this: Shares deck building with Root.
KARDS - The WW2 Card Game
Why this: Also Wargame and Board Game, like Root.
Star Realms
Why this: Also Touch-Friendly and Board Game, like Root.
Card Hunter
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Root.
Age of Conquest IV
Why this: Also Board Game and War, like Root.
Phobies
Why this: Shares resource management with Root.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Wingspan
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Root.
Everdell
Why this: Shares deck building and resource management with Root.
Dune: Imperium
Why this: Shares deck building with Root.
More from Dire Wolf
Other recommendable Steam games by Dire Wolf, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game - Digital Edition
Why this: Shares resource management with Root.
Munchkin Digital
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Root.
Ark Nova
Why this: Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Board Game, like Root.
Clank!
Why this: Shares deck building and resource management with Root.
Sagrada
Why this: Also Touch-Friendly and Board Game, like Root.
Raiders of the North Sea
Why this: Also Wargame and Board Game, like Root.
About Root
The closest matches to Root: Wingspan, Tabletop Simulator, Small World, Everdell, and Twilight Struggle. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Root is your kind of game, the closest matches are Wingspan, Tabletop Simulator and Small World — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging and immersive, and single out its asymmetrical faction play and deck building. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Root is a digital adaptation of the award-winning asymmetric board game where players control rival woodland factions vying for control of the forest. Released in 2020 by Dire Wolf, the game features distinct factions with unique abilities, deck-building mechanics, and resource management at its core. Players take turns guiding their faction through strategic woodland warfare using turn-based tactics. The game holds a 93% positive rating from over 3100 Steam reviews, with players describing it as both challenging and immersive, noting that tactical positioning matters significantly in achieving victory. Supporting competitive PvP play and verified for Steam Deck, the game carries a $14.99 price point and offers lengthy sit-down sessions with a demanding difficulty curve.
About Root: Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory!
Is Root worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 93% of 3,117 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 90% positive across 50 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 16 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 5 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
People who play it also play: Wingspan, Tabletop Simulator, Small World
Frequently asked about Root
Can I run it?
Is Root verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Root is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Root cost?
Root is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Root have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Root supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Root?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Root are Wingspan, Tabletop Simulator, Small World.
Who developed Root?
Root was developed by Dire Wolf.