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Rewinding Games · Published by GCORES PUBLISHING · Official site ↗
Mostly Positive — 73% positive (584 reviews) · 29 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Extend your roots, imbibe fresh blood, and expand without end. Roots Devour is a strategic exploration game centered around a card-connecting mechanism. Drive your frenzied roots through swamps and over frozen mountains, invading human cities until the darkness... descends.
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Adventure, Indie, Strategy · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
In Roots Devour, guide your expanding roots across varied landscapes, from swamps to mountains, as you invade cities in this strategic indie experience from Rewinding Games.
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About the Game
Roots Devour is a strategic exploration game centered around a card-connecting mechanism.
Deep within the silent forest, roots stir slowly into consciousness.
A primal ravenousness takes instant command of your mind.
Extend your roots—pierce, entwine,
And devour the blood of those creatures thrashing in terror!
Connect, and connect again—
This frantic spread will not be halted.
Until the world is dismantled, reconstructed, and utterly swallowed by you.
All living things are nutrients; YOU are the only predator.
Cards are not tools,
But the fragments and extensions of your will;
Paths are not choices,
but corridors the world is compelled to surrender.
At the cost of every irrevocable bond,
Emerging from the dim-lit woods, traversing swamp and snow,
Usurping even upon the realms of mankind.
Once the darkness is fully seized, you shall no longer require understanding.
Cross paths with 'humans' burdened by their own secrets.
As their superior, command their fates.
Interfere, manipulate, or bend them to your will.
Your choices will pave the path of destiny, guiding the world to different fates.
For you… is this slaughter,
or an act of mercy?
**Game Features**
In a silent, eerie, Lovecraftian forest, embody an ancient god driven by an insatiable thirst for blood.
Experience a card-connecting mechanism. With hundreds of cards at your disposal, craft shifting combinations and discover endless playstyles.
Explore four distinct regions. Balance resource management, deck-building, puzzles, and card collection to overcome ever-evolving threats.
Encounter a diverse cast of humans. Choose to remain a silent observer or intervene in their lives. Build bonds with up to 7 key characters to unlock hidden stories and multiple endings.
System Requirements
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- OS: Windows 10 or later
- Processor: 2Ghz or better
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 280x768 minimum resolution, DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
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Patch NotesOfficial
1.1.0.4 Update Patch Notes
Hello, everyone!This update primarily addresses several issues introduced with the recent save system update.Bug FixesFixed an issue where the tutorial stage would repeatedly restart after completing the Prologue, and the completion flag for the "Return to Altar" sequence was not being written to the main save file.Fixed issues that could occur after loading a save while using Leyline Fast Travel, including the camera snapping back, lingering black screens, and conflicts with the UI hidden state.Fixed an issue where camera protection for minimap events could incorrectly block event progression.Fixed an issue where incorrect lighting in the card collection caused some cards to remain unrevealed.Bug Reports and CommunityWe will continue to improve Roots Devour with full dedication and enthusiasm.If you encounter any unexpected issues during gameplay or have suggestions for improvement, we warmly invite you to join our community and share your thoughts with us. Your feedback helps us make the game even better.Official discord: https://discord.gg/gPt4Gp2CJERead full article on Community Announcements (Mars)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Roots Spread Once More | Steam Summer Sale · 20% Off at an All-Time Low
Since awakening in the depths of the dark forest, the Roots Devour has consumed the mists of the swamp, crossed the frozen peaks, and crept into humanity's settlements. Every connection is remembered by the forest, and every step of its expansion reshapes the laws of this land.Now, the roots reach even deeper.Major Update Now LiveThe long-awaited in-run save feature is finally here, alongside extensive performance improvements and gameplay refinements!Steam Summer Sale Starts NowFrom now until July 10, enjoy the game at its lowest price ever—20% off, now only $11.99!This is more than a story shared between you and the Roots Devour. It is a path that demands your choices, your judgment, and your resolve to walk it to the very end.Now, awaken in Roots Devour.Read full article on Community Announcements (Mars)Patch NotesOfficial
Major Update Now Live! Enhanced Save System & Major Performance Improvement
Hello everyone!This update brings a complete overhaul of the save system, introducing in-run auto-saving and significant performance improvements for large card-heavy scenarios. We've also fixed a wide range of issues affecting save stability and overall gameplay experience.Thank you to everyone who has reported bugs and shared feedback. Your support helps us continue improving Roots Devour.The brand new Roots Devour awaits.Major UpdatesEnhanced Auto-Save SystemTo better protect your progress, we've significantly upgraded the auto-save system.Auto-save at the start of each stageAuto-save at key gameplay milestonesAuto-save before and after important story sequencesAuto-save before returning to the main menuAdded in-game save notificationsSave System OverhaulWe've rebuilt the in-run save system and introduced several improvements for large save files.Improved large save file writing performanceImproved migration of legacy save dataEnhanced protection against save-related failuresReduced the risk of corrupted, lost, or rolled-back savesPerformance ImprovementsWe've optimized performance in scenarios involving large numbers of cards.Improved card image loading and cachingOptimized card rendering orderImproved stability when loading savesReduced performance overhead in card-heavy situationsNew ContentAdded a backup shop that becomes available after the Crow leavesBug FixesSave-Related FixesFixed an issue where excessively large save files after long play sessions could cause save failures, load failures, or abnormal game statesFixed an issue where failed saves could still display a success messageFixed an issue where the game could continue exiting to the main menu even when saving failedFixed incorrect loading of temporary saves in certain chaptersFixed save rollback issuesFixed cases where completed save data was not properly clearedSave Loading & State RestorationFixed multiple issues where game states failed to restore correctly or were triggered repeatedly after lo...Read full article on Community Announcements (Mars)AnnouncementsOfficial
Roots Devour Joins the Strategems 2026!
Hi everyone! We are excited to announce that Roots Devour is participating in the Strategems 2026! Roots Devour is a strategic exploration game centered around a card-connecting mechanism. Drive your frenzied roots through swamps and over frozen mountains, invading human cities until the darkness... descends. Thank you all for your love and support, and we welcome new friends to come and experience our game!Read full article on Community Announcements (Yume)AnnouncementsOfficial
Roots Devour Joins the Lovecraftian Days 2026!
Hi everyone! We are excited to announce that Roots Devour is participating in Lovecraftian Days 2026! Roots Devour is a strategic exploration game centered around a card-connecting mechanism. Drive your frenzied roots through swamps and over frozen mountains, invading human cities until the darkness... descends. Thank you all for your love and support, and we welcome new friends to come and experience our game!Read full article on Community Announcements (Yume)
