ROOT
A cyberpunk stealth shooter where damage cannot be healed
Skunkape Interactive · Released Nov 16, 2015
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 72% of 187
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update on Steam
- 9 years ago
- Mar 8, 2017
What is ROOT?
ROOT is a single-player, first-person shooter set inside a corporate computer network, where hacker Edward Summerton seeks full system access. You navigate levels by sneaking past hostile programs or fighting them, and can move, break, pick up, and throw objects.
For you if...
- +you enjoy short levels that demand cautious play
Not for you if...
- −you dislike tough boss fights at level endings
What players say
72% of 187 reviews are positive
Players praise the abstract visuals, music, and gunplay. Common complaints concern limited stealth mechanics and repetitive corridor layouts.
Screenshots and trailer
ROOT system requirements
Minimum: HD 4000 512MB, 4 GB RAM.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run ROOT?
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- OS
- Windows Vista/7/8/10
- Processor
- Intel Core i3 2.1 GHz or AMD equivalent
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics 4000 512MB or equivalent
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
Does ROOT have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does ROOT run on Steam Deck?
Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 29
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does ROOT 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
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Recent updates
- Sep 28, 2016 · ROOT 1.4 Now Out of Beta
- Sep 24, 2016 · ROOT 1.4 Update: Performance and Antialiasing
- Sep 24, 2016 · ROOT 1.4 Update: Performance and Antialiasing
- Sep 18, 2016 · ROOT 1.4 All Levels Now Available
- Aug 12, 2016 · 1.4 Beta Crash Fixes
1 DLC available.
