Comparison

Root Down vs Landover II

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

Head to head
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

Landover II

Engage in a captivating island settlement and expansion strategy board game. Explore, gather resources, build custom maps, and compete against AI or friends in this immersive world-building experience.

Highlights
  • Custom map builder
  • Solo play against bots
  • Multiplayer with friends
  • Resource management
  • Island exploration
  • Trading with the bank
  • Military defense and raiding
Features
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Welcome to Landover II, the ultimate strategy board game that transports you to a vibrant world of islands and settlement building! If you love hexagon resource gathering strategy games, you're in for an unforgettable adventure! Embark on a captivating journey of exploration, resource management, and cunning strategy. In Landover, you'll take on the role of a visionary settler seeking to establish and expand your civilization across the enchanting islands of this world. Play solo games against a wide array of different bots all with varying skill levels, personalities, and play styles! Or play up to 4 player games with friends, family, or other Landover community members. In Landover you can build your very own maps, test them out in single player games, and then play them with friends. If your map becomes popular, it might even be selected as an official Landover map. To win at Landover you will need to explore uncharted lands, gather precious resources, and develop your settlements into prosperous and thriving hubs of activity. Trade resources with the bank, form alliances, and compete for dominance in this exciting world-building game. Key Features: Map Builder: Build your own custom maps! Daily Games: Play as many simultaneous daily games as you want. We'll ping you when it's your turn! Don't get bored waiting around for other slow players. Engaging Strategy: Plan your moves carefully as you build and expand your settlements. Every decision counts! Island Exploration: Discover breathtaking islands, each with its unique resources and challenges. Resource Management: Harvest and manage resources wisely to fuel the growth of your civilization. Trade: Decide what resources to trade with the bank Military: Build up your military to defend against barbarian attacks and use your military to raid your opponents (Just like the Robber!) Stunning Visuals: Immerse yourself in the colorful and picturesque world of Landover. Whether you're a seasoned strategy games veteran or a newcomer to the world of board games, Landover offers an immersive and satisfying gameplay experience that will keep you coming back for more. Are you ready to settle the islands, establish your legacy, and become the master strategist of Landover? Download now and start building your empire! Terms of Service: https://nuttyparty.com/legal#terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://nuttyparty.com/legal#privacy-policy

Screenshots

Root Down4 screens
Landover II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Root Down at 100% against Landover II's 50%. Root Down also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0). Landover II's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 27 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Root Down holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Root Down's written reviews are positive against 50% of Landover II's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Root Down ships an update every 27 months, Landover II every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Root Down versus Landover II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot DownLandover II
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB617 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin GriderNutty Putty, LLC

Customer experience

Root Down

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Landover II

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Root Down

No in-app purchases

None

Landover II

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Root Down free?
Root Down is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Landover II free?
Landover II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Root Down or Landover II?
Root Down is rated higher. Root Down averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Landover II averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Root Down or Landover II have ads?
Neither Root Down nor Landover II shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Root Down or Landover II?
Root Down ships an update every 27 months, and Landover II every 6 days. Most recently, Root Down was updated on October 19, 2026 and Landover II on October 27, 2026.

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