Root Down vs Hex Battle Infinite
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
Hex Battle Infinite
Engage in fast-paced, turn-based strategy on an infinitely expanding hex map. Plan your moves carefully to line up six in a row while outmaneuvering up to six opponents. Offers various game modes, including single-player practice and online multiplayer.
- Infinitely expanding hex map
- 2 moves per turn
- Up to 6 players per match
- VS Bot mode
- Online multiplayer
- Ranked and casual modes
- Weekly challenges
- Offline single-player practice
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Hex Battle — fast, beautiful turn-based strategy. Six in a row. On a board that keeps growing. 2 moves per turn, up to 6 players, ranked and casual. Every match plays out on an infinitely expanding hex map. The board grows as you play — no fixed boundaries, no repeating layouts, endless room to flank, block, and set traps. No two games ever look the same. GAME MODES • VS BOT — three difficulty tiers to sharpen your game • Online multiplayer — up to 6 players, invite friends or matchmake globally • Ranked + Casual — climb the seasonal leaderboards or just play for fun • Weekly challenges — new puzzles and scenarios every week FEATURES • Infinitely expanding hex map — the board grows with every turn • 2 moves per turn — more tactics, more combos, more pressure • 2 to 6 players per match • Cross-device progress via Sign in with Apple or Google • Friend system — add players, see them online, invite to games • Player reports and blocks — zero tolerance for bad behavior • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Works offline for single-player practice HOW TO PLAY Place hexes on the board and line up six in a row to win. You get 2 moves each turn, so you can build your own chain while blocking your opponents' runs. As the game progresses, the map expands outward — you're never boxed in, and every match demands new tactics. Outmaneuver your rivals by cutting off their lines, setting up double threats, and forcing them to defend on an ever-growing battlefield. Report misconduct? Tap the flag icon anywhere. Reports are reviewed within 24 hours. Contact: cactusclosetshop@gmail.com Privacy: https://hexbattle.io/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hex Battle Infinite at 5.0 against Root Down's 4.0. Hex Battle Infinite also leads on update cadence (every 2 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hex Battle Infinite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.
Root Down ships an update every 27 months, Hex Battle Infinite every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Root Down | Hex Battle Infinite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Grider | Michael Fisher |
Customer experience
Root Down
Hex Battle Infinite
In-app purchases
Root Down
No in-app purchases
Hex Battle Infinite
No in-app purchases
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