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Rootown is a traversal strategy game where you guide tree roots down through the soil. You play by planting a tree and then steering its roots to find good soil and avoid stones. The better you do the bigger the tree and the more resources you have to build your world. It stands out for the novel root-growing and balancing of flora and fauna.
Unfortunately, Rootown is not released yet. We have some similar game suggestion for you to play while you wait for it to arrive. It’s not planned to be released for PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One or Xbox X|S but we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: Coming soon
Coming Soon: Android, Mac, PC and iOS
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Simulation, Strategy, Traversal (Adventure and Collecting)
Accessibility: 30 features
Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels
Developer: Pyair Vander (@PyairVander)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of Rootown but find it too complex or challenging, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with a lower Skill Rating.
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If you like the sound of Rootown but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our Rootown Accessibility Report.
In addition to the similar games listed above, which have been linked to this game specifically in the database, you may find games with a similar theme to Rootown in the following lists: