Rooten

A horror walking simulator with something lurking among the roots

Amortiz Games · Released Sep 8, 2021

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 111
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Oct 28, 2021
Minimum PC: –; not published

What is Rooten?

Rooten is a single-player horror exploration game set around an isolated research station whose staff have vanished. You walk through the surrounding forest to investigate while waiting several days for a helicopter to return. Events happen independently of your presence.

For you if...

+you like piecing together mysteries through exploration

Not for you if...

−you prefer clear directions over finding your own way

What players say

77% of 111 reviews are positive

Players praise the forest atmosphere, sound design, and visual style. Common complaints include slow walking, repetitive daily routes, awkward movement, and waiting for the next day's events.

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Rooten system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Rooten?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Does Rooten have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Rooten run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 10
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: Russian, English.

Does Rooten use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam