Root Down vs Mine Raiders
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
Mine Raiders
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Embark on an epic adventure in "Mine Raider"! In this thrilling game, you'll take on the role of a brave mine raider. Your mission? Dive deep into the mines, where danger lurks at every turn. But fear not! You have the power to choose special cards that can significantly enhance your raider's abilities. These cards will be your key to fending off the terrifying monsters emerging from the underworld. As you battle through the hordes of monsters, your ultimate goal is to dig up as many gold coins as possible. The more coins you gather, the more powerful upgrades you can unlock. Will you be able to overcome the odds, defeat the monsters, and become the greatest mine raider of all? Download now and start your exciting journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Root Down at none against Mine Raiders's shown. Mine Raiders's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Root Down ships an update every 27 months, Mine Raiders every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Root Down | Mine Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Martin Grider | Enjoy Coral |
In-app purchases
Root Down
No in-app purchases
Mine Raiders
No in-app purchases









