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Rottenroots
In this haunting visual novel, you become Salem - torn between forbidden love and regime loyalty. Make split-second decisions that transform his personality in a solarpunk dystopia. With multiple paths and endings, your choices define who Salem becomes in a world where being different is dangerous.
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A Deeply Personal Roleplaying Experience
Your choices shape Salem's very identity. As loyalty clashes with forbidden love in an evil regime, every decision pulls you deeper into his inner conflict. With multiple unique endings waiting to be discovered, your Salem could become a hero, villain, or something far more complex.
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Dynamic Character Relationships
Characters remember your actions and evolve alongside your choices. Betray a friend, and they'll never look at you the same way. Show unexpected kindness, and enemies might become allies. Your relationships transform with each playthrough, creating a truly personalized experience every time.
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Every second counts
When the clock starts ticking, your instincts reveal who you truly are. Face tense moments where hesitation means death, and split-second decisions determine who lives and who dies. For fans of emotionally charged narratives with real consequences, Rottenroots delivers the adrenaline rush of genuine moral dilemmas.
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A Hauntingly Beautiful Dystopia
In a solarpunk world corrupted by evil, the line between utopia and nightmare blurs with each passing day. As Salem navigates a society where conformity means survival, every secret harbored is another root growing deeper. Experience a world where technology and nature intertwine, and resistance blooms in unexpected places.
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Why You'll Love Rottenroots
Experience a personality system where your actions shape Salem's character traits, unlocking unique dialogue options and story paths with each playthrough.
Discover multiple endings ranging from heart-wrenching tragedy to bittersweet triumph, each reflecting the culmination of your moral choices.
Immerse yourself in the atmospheric, hauntingly beautiful art by Laura Meggers , whose distinctive blend of hand-drawn elements and digital techniques brings this dystopian world to life.
Dynamic soundtrack featuring heartfelt melodies and high-energy tracks that enhance every moment.

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Minimum:- OS *: Windows 7/8/10
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible GPU
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: These system requirements are subject to change as the game is still in development. The listed specifications are estimates and intended as a general guideline.
Recommended
Recommended:- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Quad-Core 3.0 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Modern DirectX 11 compatible GPU
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: These system requirements are subject to change as the game is still in development. The listed specifications are estimates and intended as a general guideline.
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Klabautermann Games
- Brazilian rating
- 16
- Steam Germany rating
- 16
- Content warning
- Rottenroots contains themes of discrimination, violence, implied self-harm and mortality that some players may find disturbing. The game explores difficult psychological content and is recommended for mature audiences. These topics presented solely through text in the visual novel format. All actions are contextualized within the narrative. If you're struggling, please don't be afraid to ask for help.
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English
- Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected] Support site ↗
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