Root Down vs LINE DOT'S
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Root Down
An original abstract strategy game for two players with unique movement rules. Figure out how to move your pieces to capture your opponent's and win. Offers AI play and pass-and-play modes with variable setups.
- Abstract strategy gameplay
- Unique piece movement rules
- AI opponent
- Pass-and-play mode
- Variable game setups
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Root Down is an original abstract strategy game designed by Martin Grider for 2-players. It's rules about which pieces you can move are a little quirky, but once you figure it out, it's very quick to play, and has some interesting gameplay mechanics. In Root Down, you have two types of pieces. There are "kicker" pieces that must be next to a "root" piece to move. (Root pieces cannot move.) Kickers can only move exactly as far as the number of kickers next to the root. After a kicker moves, it "kicks" all of the neighboring pieces, then settles down into a new "root" piece. If you kick one of your own root pieces, it becomes another "kicker"! Kicking an opponent's root does the same, and if you kick it again before it has a chance to move, you'll to capture it! The game features an AI player, as well as pass-and-play options. There are several variable setups to chose from. Each one plays slightly different. Please use the "send feedback" button to send me your input, or email me: rootdown@abstractpuzzle.com
LINE DOT'S
This strategy game challenges players to claim territory by drawing lines. Secure your positions by forming squares and outmaneuver your opponent to achieve victory. Enjoy various modes, including single-player, two-player, and WiFi battles.
- Draw lines to claim territory
- Form squares to secure positions
- Single-player mode
- Two-player mode
- WiFi battle mode
- SNS sharing
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■ to ensure more territory than your opponent ! ** How to Play ** Players will be able to draw a single line in one turn • You can be assured the position by making a square · Position you can play another one turn continuous After securing the - Storage of the line is the end of the game After missing - Finally a lot of players who ensure the position is victory ** Function ** - Alone play mode · Futari play mode And wireless WiFi battle mode · SNS share mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LINE DOT'S at 5.0 against Root Down's 4.0. LINE DOT'S also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.4). Root Down's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LINE DOT'S holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Root Down | LINE DOT'S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 7.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Grider | Yuki Sato |
Customer experience
Root Down
LINE DOT'S
In-app purchases
Root Down
No in-app purchases
LINE DOT'S
No in-app purchases
