Roots Devour (2026)

Developer: Rewinding Games
Publisher: GCORES PUBLISHING
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 568 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A strategic and thoughtful exploration experience where you connect cards to navigate and survive.

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What players say

Players praise the unique premise of controlling a vine-like hive mind and the dark oil-tycoon atmosphere, but split on the lack of mid-run saves at launch and a linear story that punishes replay. Some say the English translation is broken, and a few suspect development stalled.

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