ROOT

ROOT

Released Nov 2015

ROOT is a cyber espionage themed hardcore stealth FPS that lets you play it how you want: whether creeping along corridors undetected or bursting into rooms to blow away all adversaries. Cyber terrorism is a dangerous profession, and risks have real consequences.

75% positive · 211 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

ROOT launched on November 16, 2015 and received a substantial overhaul update (version 1.4) through mid-2016, which improved graphics, AI, level layouts, difficulty settings, and stealth mechanics across all ten levels. In December 2016, the studio rebranded from DFE Studios to Skunkape Interactive, noting no changes to the team or their games. The only paid DLC — the official soundtrack — was released on March 20, 2017. Since that release, no further updates, announcements, or developer communications have been posted. The game launched with a complete campaign, received one significant post-launch overhaul, and then shipped its sole DLC (the OST). There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced future content, and no developer communications after March 2017. The game shipped as a finished product and has been content-complete since the soundtrack release in March 2017.
Evidence
OST release announcement — the last developer communication on record. No posts have followed.
news post · Mar 22, 2017 source development ending
high
ROOT Soundtrack released — the only DLC for the game, and it is marked as released. No other DLC entries exist.
dlc listing · Mar 20, 2017 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Mar 2017

Media

Details

Publisher
Skunkape Interactive
Achievements
29
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game


Step into the inexpensive loafers of expert hacker Edward Summerton. Roll up your sleeves, pop your collar and brew a pot of coffee, because today you're going to breach the networks of a mysterious and powerful corporation.

ROOT is a cyber espionage themed hardcore stealth FPS that lets you play it how you want: whether creeping along corridors undetected or bursting into rooms to blow away all adversaries. Cyber terrorism is a dangerous profession, and risks have real consequences. Damage sustained cannot be recovered, the slightest mistake will jeopardize your chances to reach the next level.

During this undertaking of corporate crypto-espionage you will face many hostile programs, but your most dangerous enemy is the man who designed them. The Systems Administrator built the System from the ground up and holds immense power within the network. He will use the limitless resources at his disposal to prevent you from achieving your goal: total ROOT access to the System.

FEATURES

/// Accurate Guns ///

Your crosshair is literally a dot. No reticule bloom, no accuracy cones, no B.S. Your shot lands where the cursor points.

/// Real Stealth ///

No "crouch for invisibility," you must tread softly and check your corners.

/// Boss Fights ///

Be prepared for tough, end of level fights. Only truly dangerous enemies are satisfying to defeat.

/// Interactive Environment ///

Objects can be moved, shot, shattered, picked up and thrown.

///Abstract Visuals ///

The inside of a computer is not what you expect.

/// Old School Mentality ///

This is a game, not a movie. You are in control of all your actions. No QTEs or long animated cut scenes.

/// Vaguely Witty Dialogue [On/Off] ///

Listen to your companion, SHELL, ramble on about various things, which may or may not pertain to the story arc. Don't care what he has to say? Just turn off dialogue in the options menu.
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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