Comparison

Root Down vs Hex Battle Infinite

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Root Down4 screens
Hex Battle Infinite4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Root Down ships an update every 27 months, Hex Battle Infinite every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Root Down versus Hex Battle Infinite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoot DownHex Battle Infinite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin GriderMichael Fisher

Customer experience

Root Down

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hex Battle Infinite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Root Down

No in-app purchases

None

Hex Battle Infinite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Root Down free?
Root Down is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hex Battle Infinite free?
Hex Battle Infinite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Root Down or Hex Battle Infinite?
Hex Battle Infinite is rated higher. Root Down averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hex Battle Infinite averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Root Down or Hex Battle Infinite have ads?
Neither Root Down nor Hex Battle Infinite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Root Down or Hex Battle Infinite?
Root Down ships an update every 27 months, and Hex Battle Infinite every 2 days. Most recently, Root Down was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hex Battle Infinite on October 12, 2026.

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