# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Wingspan](https://imho.run/games/1054490/wingspan) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Root. 6,321 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1054490/)
2. [Tabletop Simulator](https://imho.run/games/286160/tabletop-simulator) — Also Wargame and Board Game, like Root. 31,086 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/)
3. [Small World](https://imho.run/games/235620/small-world) — Shares deck building with Root. 628 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/235620/)
4. [Everdell](https://imho.run/games/1722840/everdell) — Shares deck building and resource management with Root. 369 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1722840/)
5. [Twilight Struggle](https://imho.run/games/406290/twilight-struggle) — Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Wargame, like Root. 1,396 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/406290/)
6. [Armello](https://imho.run/games/290340/armello) — A frequent pick in Root players' libraries, and another RPG. 5,464 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290340/)
7. [Dune: Imperium](https://imho.run/games/1689500/dune-imperium) — A frequent pick in Root players' libraries, and another Simulation. 2,127 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1689500/)
8. [Antihero](https://imho.run/games/505640/antihero) — Also Touch-Friendly and Asynchronous Multiplayer, like Root. 413 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/505640/)
9. [Concordia: Digital Edition](https://imho.run/games/1450330/concordia-digital-edition) — Shares resource management with Root. 109 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1450330/)
10. [Scythe: Digital Edition](https://imho.run/games/718560/scythe-digital-edition) — A frequent pick in Root players' libraries, and another Strategy. 2,189 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/718560/)
11. [Terraforming Mars](https://imho.run/games/800270/terraforming-mars) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Root. 3,440 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/800270/)
12. [Raiders of the North Sea](https://imho.run/games/965600/raiders-of-the-north-sea) — A frequent pick in Root players' libraries, and another Indie. 180 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/965600/)
13. [Dominion](https://imho.run/games/1131620/dominion) — Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Board Game, like Root. 1,597 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1131620/)
14. [Axis & Allies 1942 Online](https://imho.run/games/898920/axis-allies-1942-online) — Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Wargame, like Root. 4,230 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/898920/)
15. [Solium Infernum](https://imho.run/games/1893810/solium-infernum) — Shares resource management with Root. 1,067 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1893810/)
16. [Ogre](https://imho.run/games/517780/ogre) — Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Wargame, like Root. 211 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/517780/)
17. [Unmatched: Digital Edition](https://imho.run/games/1677980/unmatched-digital-edition) — A frequent pick in Root players' libraries, and another Casual. 141 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677980/)
18. [Evolution Board Game](https://imho.run/games/469800/evolution-board-game) — Shares resource management with Root. 235 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/469800/)
19. [Ark Nova](https://imho.run/games/2438990/ark-nova) — Shares resource management with Root. 322 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2438990/)
20. [Gremlins, Inc.](https://imho.run/games/369990/gremlins-inc) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Root. 1,224 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/369990/)
21. [For The King](https://imho.run/games/527230/for-the-king) — Shares resource management with Root. 11,548 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/527230/)
22. [Wargroove](https://imho.run/games/607050/wargroove) — Also Turn-Based Strategy, like Root. 2,370 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/607050/)
23. [Quilts and Cats of Calico](https://imho.run/games/1993180/quilts-and-cats-of-calico) — Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Root. 277 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1993180/)
24. [Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game](https://imho.run/games/1149940/lock-n-load-tactical-digital-core-game) — Also Wargame and Board Game, like Root. 401 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1149940/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=965580&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=965580&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=965580&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=965580
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/965580
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Root

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 965580
- **Developer:** Dire Wolf
- **Publisher:** Dire Wolf
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Turn Notifications, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Sep 24, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/965580/root)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=965580&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/965580/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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