Comparison

Root Down vs Invaders GS

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

Invaders GS

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Invaders is a modern real-time strategy game that blends tactical combat, base-building, and a deep economic system. Develop your nation, build powerful structures, research new technologies, and command your forces across a dynamic world map. The game is easy to learn but challenging to master. Every decision matters — from choosing what to build and research, to managing resources and deploying your army at the right moment. Key Features: -Big maps with unique territories, and strategic points. -Base building — construct factories, labs, defenses, and infrastructure. -Technology research — upgrade your army and unlock new capabilities. -Dynamic battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, aircraft, and navy. -Online multiplayer with quick matches and fair, balanced gameplay. -Accessible for new players, yet deep and strategic for RTS veterans.

Screenshots

Root Down4 screens
Invaders GS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Root Down at none against Invaders GS's 1. Root Down also leads on ads (none vs shown). Invaders GS's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price 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. Invaders GS 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, Invaders GS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Root Down versus Invaders GS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot DownInvaders GS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin GriderDaniil Bondarchuk

In-app purchases

None

Root Down

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Invaders GS

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

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

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