Indie

The Roottrees are Dead

96% positive of 9,960 Steam reviews

Released: 2025
Steam Deck: Playable
Platforms: Steam

Made by Evil Trout Inc..

About the game

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Tagged by players

Detective
Investigation
Mystery
Point & Click
Puzzle
1990's
Logic
Story Rich
Interactive Fiction
Atmospheric
Immersive
LGBTQ+

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Indie

The Roottrees are Dead

96% positive of 9,960 Steam reviews

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Released: 2025
Steam Deck: Playable
Platforms: Steam

Made by Evil Trout Inc..

About the game

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Tagged by players

Detective
Investigation
Mystery
Point & Click
Puzzle
1990's
Logic
Story Rich
Interactive Fiction
Atmospheric
Immersive
LGBTQ+

What players say

Recommended
The detective experience here is immaculate. Each discovery made me feel like I am actually smart, when in reality I would consider it debatable. Each time my deductions were confirmed I felt successful. Each time I got stuck I felt like there was a way out. The game feels really balanced meaning that it always keeps you wondering and doesn't get boring, maaaaaybe until the very end. I felt like there is a bit of a…
14 h played when written. 6 found it helpful.
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Recommended
If you like using your brain, are proud of your IQ, and enjoy mental challenges, this game couldn't be more perfect for you. It's a very rare type of game, with a relaxing pace and well-designed puzzles. Get a pot of hot coffee ready and enjoy it for a whole day or even pull an all-nighter, haha. If you consider yourself a text-processing expert, this game will definitely give your brain a powerful workout.
15 h played when written. 3 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
A bit of a slog. It started out compelling but it really does get repetitive and after having done several of the family members, I just didn't want to spend ten minutes figuring out the exact right words to search for, or which periodical to try a possibly incorrect phrase in anymore. Well done hint system though. Story was okay, but a little moralizing/goofy.
4.6 h played when written. 4 found it helpful.
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