Comparison

Root Down vs Seega

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

Seega

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Seega - Ancient Egyptian Strategy Step into the world of ancient Egypt with Seega, a timeless strategy board game that has challenged minds for over 3,000 years. This classic game of tactical warfare combines simple rules with deep strategic gameplay. GAME MODES Offline AI Challenge yourself against intelligent computer opponents with multiple difficulty levels. Perfect your strategy without needing an internet connection. Online Multiplayer Battle players from around the world in real-time matches. Create or join games, track your ELO rating, and climb the leaderboards. Local Multiplayer Pass and play with friends on the same device. Perfect for face-to-face competition. KEY FEATURES • Multiple board sizes: 5x5, 7x7, and classic 9x9 • Smart AI with adjustable difficulty levels • Real-time online matchmaking • Player statistics and ELO ratings • Beautiful, intuitive interface • Light and dark themes • Sound effects and background music • Multiple language support including Arabic • Game history and move replay • Undo moves in offline games HOW TO PLAY Seega is a two-player strategy game where you capture your opponent's pieces by surrounding them. The game has two phases: 1. Placement Phase: Place your pieces on the board 2. Movement Phase: Move strategically to trap and capture opponent pieces Victory comes to those who can outmaneuver their opponent and capture the most pieces! ABOUT SEEGA Seega (also known as Siga) has been played in Egypt since ancient times. This digital version brings the traditional game to your mobile device while preserving its classic strategic depth. Whether you're a strategy game veteran or new to board games, Seega offers engaging gameplay that's easy to learn but challenging to master. Download now and experience the strategy that has captivated players for millennia! Note: This is free to download and play with ad support.

Screenshots

Root Down4 screens
Seega4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Root Down at none against Seega's shown. Seega's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 27 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 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, Seega every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Root Down versus Seega: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot DownSeega
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin GriderPrgramed Stockholm

In-app purchases

None

Root Down

No in-app purchases

None

Seega

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Root Down free?
Root Down is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seega free?
Seega is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Root Down or Seega have ads?
Seega shows ads; Root Down does not.
Which is updated more often, Root Down or Seega?
Root Down ships an update every 27 months, and Seega every 2 weeks. Most recently, Root Down was updated on October 19, 2026 and Seega on October 28, 2026.

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