About Rottenroots
Rottenroots is a game tagged Choices Matter, Visual Novel and RPG by Klabautermann Games, launching on Steam on Jan 20, 2027. The quietest week ahead for games like it starts Nov 30. The Steam games most like it include Scarlet Hollow, Reflections of the void and Love & Fool's Gold.
You play as Salem, torn between family and forbidden love, thrown into a three-day death tournament. Can you help him survive, love, rescue and betray... while figuring out who he wants to be? 25+ endings and 300+ choices await in a hauntingly beautiful dystopia.
Launch window
Open in Launch Week CheckerBusiest weeks for games like this one in the next 12 weeks:
- Week of Oct 26, 2026 — Packed, 93 similar games
- Week of Nov 9, 2026 — Busy, 42 similar games
- Week of Nov 2, 2026 — Busy, 51 similar games
Quietest: Nov 30, Dec 7, Jan 11.
Also launching the week of Jan 18
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Steam data
Everything Steam lists for Rottenroots · record updated 2 days ago
Overview
App info
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- Klabautermann Games
- Publisher
- Klabautermann Games
- Franchise
- Tales from Klabautermann
- Website
- klabautermann-games.carrd.co
- Support
- klabautermann-games.carrd.co
Languages
1 · 0 with full audio| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
Features
3Related apps
Patches
Patch notes
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Oct 22, 2026 Major demo update to celebrate Next Fest and release date!
Hello everyone!It's been a couple of long working days, but we're trying to put on our best version (yet) of the demo for Next Fest!First of all, thanks for everyone who discovers our game amidst all the ai slop - we all browsed through th…
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Oct 21, 2026 Major demo update to celebrate Next Fest and release date!
Hello everyone!It's been a couple of long working days, but we're trying to put on our best version (yet) of the demo for Next Fest!First of all, thanks for everyone who discovers our game amidst all the ai slop - we all browsed through th…
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Sep 6, 2026 v3.0.7
Patch notes:Changing the resolution in settings now changes in-game resolution instead of just window size. This should improve performance for those having problems with it.Fixed game breaking bug when changing resolution.Fixed visual gli…
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Sep 1, 2026 We're back in the Fall In Love Fest 2026 + v3.0.6 Update!
Lately we've been thinking. Who are we? What do we want? Why are we here?Our little game project got caught up in these kinds of thoughts too. It doesn't help that we have such an exciting mix of genres going on! Because, let's be real: wh…
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Jul 20, 2026 10,000 wishlists, Games Made in Germany, and a Episode 1 update!
Last weekend, we hit an incredible milestone: Rottenroots just passed 10,000 wishlists. And another great piece of news: we are also part of Games Made in Germany on Steam this week! It's full of other awesome games made in Germany You can…
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Apr 19, 2026 Update v3.0.3: Bug Fixes
Bug fixes: Fixed He Had a Bigger Gun achievementFixed ending credits not triggering if language filter is enabled
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Apr 14, 2026 Rottenroots Episode 1 - Patch 3.0.2
Blossom Brightly, everyone! Kurt here! I, uh, got asked to deliver this update report. Let me check my notes...Improved overall performance. Things should run a lot smoother now! I-I double-checked myself.Fixed some audio issues. Some soun…
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Jan 31, 2026 Rottenroots Episode 1 - Update 3.0
Rottenroots Episode 1 - Update 3.0From the team at Klabautermann GamesAward Winner & Featured by Gronkh!Before we dive into the update: Rottenroots Episode 1 has won the Deutsche Indie Showcase Official Selection Award! We're also incredib…
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News
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Oct 14, 2026 · Community Announcements Ghost Story Celebration 2026!
Hello again you lovely folks,It's already the middle of October (wow, time flies!), which means spooky season is upon us! Get ready for a time full of scary things like ghosts, witches, and migraines…
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Sep 9, 2026 · Community Announcements Thank you, lovers💞! Now the after-party is live!
Whew. The festival is over. Time to catch our breath!First things first: thank you! To everyone who found us through the Fall in Love visual novel fest, who downloaded the demo, who spent an evening …
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Dec 1, 2025 · Community Announcements We are part of the Midwinter Spirits Festival!
Where we live, days are getting really short now. The first snow has already fallen. The time of long dark evenings is here.Yes, winter has already come upon us!It's the time to get cozy indoors, bec…
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Sep 24, 2025 · Community Announcements Fall In Love Visual Novel Festival
In Rottenroots, you're not only fighting your way through the Sundown - you're also fighting your way into your beloved's heart. Which end of this love triangle will be your choice? Your secret lover…
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Sep 20, 2025 · Community Announcements Rottenroots Episode 1 went live!
Our Sundown Demo left some of you confused. And rightfully so, because we threw you right into the middle of the action!With our new demo, which we titled Episode 1 (because that's what is in the gra…
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Sep 8, 2025 · Community Announcements Rottenroots Against Living Miserably
Hey everyone!Time to talk about a serious topic today.Unfortunately, every year many young people decide to end their lives - way too many. In fact, in the UK, 125 people die from it every week, maki…
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Sep 6, 2025 · Community Announcements The Hungry Ghost Festival has begun!
A spooky hello to everyone!Some of you might know the Hungry Ghost Festival already. But if you don't, have a glimpse into South East Asian culture on Steam! Among other games, Rottenroots is feature…
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