Root Down vs Tama Master
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
Tama Master
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Tama Master - Conquer the Sphere World! Dive into the fascinating world of Tama Master, an engaging strategy game that puts your tactical skills to the test! With 50 unique levels and a challenging Master Mode featuring randomly generated levels, Tama Master provides hours of gameplay for all strategy enthusiasts. Features Unique Levels: Explore 50 captivating levels with various challenges that will test your strategic abilities. Each level is a new opportunity to showcase your skills and rise to become the Tama Master! Master Mode: Challenge yourself! The Master Mode offers endless excitement with randomly generated levels. No game is the same, and only the best can reach the top. Are you ready to face the ultimate challenge? Multiplayer Mode: Tama Master becomes even more thrilling when playing against friends! Compete online against players from around the world or play locally against your friends, experiencing intense duels for supremacy on the game board. Strategic Gameplay: The game board consists of 121 fields, and your goal is to control the majority of spheres. Place your spheres strategically on the fields or swipe in a direction to strategically expand your spheres. Utilize your tactical skills to gain the upper hand! Elements and Challenges: Discover additional elements such as water, sun, lava, and blockers that dynamically influence the game. Adapt your strategy and master the various challenges to emerge victorious from the exciting duels! Are you ready to test your strategic skills and become the Tama Master? Download Tama Master now and embark on a captivating adventure full of tactics, fun, and challenges!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Root Down at none against Tama Master's 1. Tama Master's advantage is update cadence (every 13 months vs every 27 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads and device support 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. Tama Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Root Down asks for nothing beyond the download.
Root Down ships an update every 27 months, Tama Master every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Root Down | Tama Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 13 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Grider | Laurin Dorra |
In-app purchases
Root Down
No in-app purchases
Tama Master
- Tama Master full version$3.99









