Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what players ask most.
Is it free?
Yes, completely. Underroot is name-your-own-price, so you can play the whole game for nothing. If you want to throw something in when you download it, set your own price — zero included.
Do I have to download it?
No. It plays free in your browser, no install. There's a PC download if you'd rather keep it on your machine, but that's your call.
Does it keep running while I'm away?
Yes. Underroot keeps going while you're gone — dig, set the village in motion, close the tab, and come back to progress made. It fits a long evening or a two-minute check-in.
What happens when my digger dies?
Someone else picks up the shovel. When a digger falls, the next one carries on, digging past the graves of those before. The village lives across generations instead of resetting to nothing.
Is there an ending? Can I win?
You can't kill the Maw. The longer you last, the hungrier it gets, so the game is about how long you hold and what it costs — not a boss you beat. Veterans get more to chase: the endgame Astrolabe ritual reshapes the world at a permanent cost, and opt-in Challenges (including the design-your-own Artificer's Harrow) crank the difficulty.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Your run saves, so you can leave and come back without losing your village, your depth, or your lineage.
Which platforms is it on?
Free in the browser, and downloadable for PC on Windows and Linux.
Is it single-player?
Yes — just you, your village, and the Maw.
Where do I play it?
At underroot.se and on itch.io.