Comparison

Root Board Game vs Into the Breach

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Root Board Game

Experience a digital adaptation of a popular tabletop board game. Engage in strategic woodland warfare as 2 to 4 players vie for control of a vast wilderness, leading diverse factions to victory.

Highlights
  • Digital board game adaptation
  • Adventure and war gameplay
  • 2-4 player battles
  • Faction control mechanics
  • Wilderness exploration
Features
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Play the digital adaptation of the beloved tabletop board game. Root is a game of adventure and war where 2 to 4 players battle for control of a vast wilderness. The nefarious Marquise de Cat has seized the great woodland, intent on harvesting its riches. Under her rule, the many creatures of the forest have banded together. This Alliance will seek to strengthen its resources and subvert the rule of Cats. In this effort, the Alliance may enlist the help of the wandering Vagabonds who are able to move through the more dangerous woodland paths. Though some may sympathize with the Alliance’s hopes and dreams, these wanderers are old enough to remember the great birds of prey who once controlled the woods. Meanwhile, at the edge of the region, the proud, squabbling Eyrie have found a new commander who they hope will lead their faction to resume their ancient birthright. The stage is set for a contest that will decide the fate of the great woodland. It is up to the players to decide which group will ultimately take root.

About

Into the Breach

Lead a squad of mechs and pilots to defend humanity from giant alien creatures in this turn-based tactical strategy game. Analyze enemy attacks, build powerful mechs, and strategize to protect cities and save different timelines.

Highlights
  • Defend cities and civilian buildings
  • Analyze enemy attacks for perfect counters
  • Build ultimate mechs with new weapons and pilots
  • Send help back through time after defeat
  • Advanced edition content with new upgrades
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. Civilization is in peril, and it's up to you to defend it. Lead a team to save the world from alien threats in this turn-based strategy game. The remnants of human life are threatened by giant creatures breeding beneath the earth. Carefully choose your squad of powerful pilots and mechs to protect your territory. Each attempt to engage the enemy presents a new challenge in this futuristic combat game, which PC Gamer named Ultimate Game of the Year in 2018. Features: • Defend cities: Civilian buildings power your mechs. Defend the structures from the enemy and watch your fire! • Perfect your strategy: Enemy attacks are telegraphed in minimalistic, turn-based battles. Analyze your opponent's attack and come up with the perfect counter every turn. • Build the ultimate mech: Find powerful new weapons and unique pilots as you fight alien infestations across multiple islands. • Another chance: Failure is not an option. If you're defeated, send for help back through time to save another timeline. • Advanced edition content: This newly expanded version of the game includes advanced weapons, mechs, pilots, enemies, missions and more.

Screenshots

Root Board Game4 screens
Into the Breach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Into the Breach at Free against Root Board Game's $9.99. Root Board Game's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Into the Breach is free to download; Root Board Game costs $9.99 up front. Root Board Game sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Into the Breach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Root Board Game against 4.8 for Into the Breach. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 5.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Root Board Game's written reviews are positive against 84% of Into the Breach's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Root Board Game ships an update every 4 days, Into the Breach every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Root Board Game versus Into the Breach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot Board GameInto the Breach
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (5.9K ratings) — better4.8 (5.9K ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews83.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.9K — better5.9K
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size505 MB592 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDire Wolf DigitalNetflix, Inc.

Customer experience

Root Board Game

All ratings5,424 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews399 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative14.5%

Into the Breach

All ratings5,811 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews638 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.1%

User reviews

Root Board Game

From 5.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Faithful adaptation of the board game
  • 🎨 Charming visuals and animations
  • 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
  • 🧠 Helpful tutorials for learning the game
  • 🕹️ Great way to practice and learn the game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🕹️ AI could be improved, makes questionable decisions
  • 🕹️ Lack of undo button frustrating
  • 🕹️ Replaying opponent moves can be tedious
  • 🕹️ Animations can be slow, need option to speed up

Into the Breach

From 5.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent mobile port
  • 👍 Great strategy gameplay
  • 🎮 Seamless touch controls
  • 🎨 Charming pixel art style
  • 🔁 High replayability

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires Netflix subscription
  • 🔋 Disables external audio
  • 📱 Small UI elements on phones
  • 🔑 No offline play
  • 💾 No cloud save sync

Bugs and requests

Root Board Game

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Issues with async game notifications and state
  • Bugs with specific faction mechanics (e.g. Vagabond)

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add undo button
  • Implement option to skip/speed up opponent moves
  • Include expansion factions and maps
  • Add match history and player stats tracking
  • Improve async game notifications and stability
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  • Add more customization options for game setup

Into the Breach

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on final island
  • Inability to select certain tiles
  • Inconsistent advanced content unlocking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to purchase game outright
  • Ability to listen to own music/podcasts
  • Cloud save sync between devices
  • Offline play mode

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Root Board Game

One-time6
  • The Clockwork Expansion$5.99
  • Exiles & Partisans & Vagabonds$7.99
  • The Riverfolk Expansion$9.99
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  • Root: The Underworld Expansion$9.99
  • Root: The Marauder Expansion$9.99
  • Hirelings & Landmarks$9.99
1 purchases

Into the Breach

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Root Board Game free?
Root Board Game costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Into the Breach free?
Into the Breach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Root Board Game or Into the Breach?
Root Board Game is rated higher. Root Board Game averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Into the Breach averages 4.8 from 5.9K ratings.
Do Root Board Game or Into the Breach have ads?
Neither Root Board Game nor Into the Breach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Root Board Game or Into the Breach?
Root Board Game ships an update every 4 days, and Into the Breach every 2 months. Most recently, Root Board Game was updated on November 6, 2026 and Into the Breach on November 10, 2026.

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