Root
System requirements for Root
GeForce GTX 660
Intel Pentium 4 3.20GHz / Intel Pentium E6600 @ 3.06GHz
2 GB / 4 GB
1 GB
Not required
About Root
Root is the digital adaptation of Leder Games' tabletop classic by designer Cole Wehrle, with art by Kyle Ferrin. Two to four players take control of forest factions fighting for the wild wood — the new Marquise de Cat occupation, the displaced Eyrie Dynasties, the people-powered Woodland Alliance, and the lone wandering Vagabond.
The game's famous asymmetry is the headline. Each faction plays by genuinely different rules. The Marquise builds factories and scores from her industrial expansion. The Eyrie are bound by their Decree — an escalating set of mandated actions that crashes into turmoil if any leader can't fulfil them. The Alliance grows sympathy across the map and waits to revolt. The Vagabond completes quests, gathers items, and plays all sides for personal renown.
Matches are quick once players know their faction but require everyone to understand every other faction's rules to play well — the asymmetry creates the strategic depth.
The digital version supports cross-platform online play and includes tutorial content for each faction. AI opponents are available for solo runs, and DLC factions from the tabletop expansions (Riverfolk, Vagabond Pack, Marauder Expansion) are sold separately.

