Comparison

Root Down vs Tama Master

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • Abstract strategy gameplay
  • Unique piece movement rules
  • AI opponent
  • Pass-and-play mode
  • Variable game setups
Features
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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

About

Tama Master

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Root Down4 screens
Tama Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tama Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Root Down asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Root Down versus Tama Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot DownTama Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 13 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin GriderLaurin Dorra

In-app purchases

None

Root Down

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tama Master

One-time1
  • Tama Master full version$3.99

Questions

Is Root Down free?
Root Down is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tama Master free?
Tama Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Root Down or Tama Master have ads?
Neither Root Down nor Tama Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Root Down or Tama Master?
Root Down ships an update every 27 months, and Tama Master every 13 months. Most recently, Root Down was updated on June 7, 2026 and Tama Master on September 8, 2026.

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