Comparison

Root Down vs Mine Raiders

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

Mine Raiders

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Root Down4 screens
Mine Raiders3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Root Down versus Mine Raiders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot DownMine Raiders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB148 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMartin GriderEnjoy Coral

In-app purchases

None

Root Down

No in-app purchases

None

Mine Raiders

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Root Down free?
Root Down is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mine Raiders free?
Mine Raiders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Root Down or Mine Raiders have ads?
Mine Raiders shows ads; Root Down does not.
Which is updated more often, Root Down or Mine Raiders?
Root Down ships an update every 27 months, and Mine Raiders every 2 months. Most recently, Root Down was updated on June 7, 2026 and Mine Raiders on September 8, 2026.

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