Rock and Roots (2024)

Developer: XOCUS
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Playing feels like being told a gentle, storybook fairy tale around a campfire, with colorful tactical choices woven into a slow-paced, atmospheric adventure.

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What players say

Players praise the art and music but say the game is very short and bare-bones. Many note there are only three cards to unlock, no settings menu, and the first card must be grinded to beat the game, making the others feel useless.

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