Roots of Pacha

Roots of Pacha

Released Apr 2023

The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.

93% positive · 4,507 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

Roots of Pacha launched on April 25, 2023 and has since received three substantial post-launch content updates. The 1.2 update arrived on July 31, 2024, adding new systems like school-age children, mountable pets, intermediate saves, and Xbox cross-platform play. The 1.3 update — described in December 2024 as "our final massive update for our Kickstarter content" — launched on April 22, 2025, delivering two entirely new regions (the Mograni Mountains and Yakuan Islands), 19 new characters, new animals, new biomes, new cave systems, and a substantial story conclusion. Following the 1.3 release, the developer posted a Holiday message on December 25, 2025 confirming that work had shifted to a second game: "This year was an exciting one for us! We released a major update for our first baby, Roots of Pacha, and also began work on a second game." On April 16, 2026, a surprise Anniversary Update shipped with quality-of-life improvements and smaller additions (pet hats, new cutscenes, new prosperity spots), but this post explicitly framed it as a thank-you gift while the team is focused on their second game: "We've been busy at work on the second game, but we also wanted to give some love to our first." The December 2024 devlog also stated: "After this patch, we hope to continue adding content if the game continues to sell and allows us to sustain development" — conditional language consistent with development wrapping up. Taken together, the Kickstarter content obligations have been fulfilled, the studio has publicly pivoted to a new project, and the April 2026 update was framed as an appreciation gesture rather than the start of a new content cycle. No future updates have been announced for Roots of Pacha. The game's content is effectively complete as of the April 16, 2026 Anniversary Update.
Evidence
Developer confirms they released the major 1.3 update and have begun work on a second game, with no mention of further Roots of Pacha content.
news post · Dec 25, 2025 source development ending
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Update 1.3 launched, delivering two new regions, 19 characters, new biomes, caves, story conclusion, and fulfilling the final Kickstarter content commitments.
news post · Apr 22, 2025 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Soda Den
Achievements
62
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Fall in love with Roots of Pacha, where every moment is a pleasant surprise!

Roots of Pacha offers a relaxed and fresh take on the classic farming sim genre. Set in an ancient era, you’ll gather, farm, and explore the enchanting world of Pacha. Befriend animals, craft tools, and customize your character, home, and farm. Expand your village while forging deep community bonds. Thrive and evolve together with your clan through the seasons, and shape your own story at a calm and peaceful pace.

Meet your Clan, delve into the biomes, and discover charming surprises wherever you go. From new flora and fauna to mini-games and cave mysteries. Unearth a long-forgotten world.

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Manage crops, gather resources, fish, and discover ways to process and preserve food. Domesticate and breed animals either for goods or as cute pets. Develop tools, items, and buildings to shape your society.

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You are not alone in Roots of Pacha, strength comes through cooperation. Contribute to your Clan to progress as new ideas arise and see your village grow. Play single-player or co-op with friends.

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Attend festivals and develop friendships, tame your dream pet, and find that special one to start a family with. Customize your character, home and farm to tell your unique story.

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Make your way at your own pace; the world of Roots of Pacha is a relaxing haven to explore and play in peace. There is no need to rush, as all ideas and prophecies can be completed in any season.

Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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