Like roots in the soil
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
A short story about two guys walking towards a common destiny.
Drag with mouse to unveal the two different worlds.
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"Like Roots In The Soil is something new in a dusty genre."
Kate Gray - Waypoint / Vice
"It’s a really cool mechanic that is used to tell a short story about how the setting has changed over time, with some poetic writing and a happy ending."
Samuel Horti - Rock Paper Shotgun
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Amazing work! A short and powerful experience.
Thanks for making this <3
Super Impressive! nice art work, nice directing and nice Message!
As all your other games, it's beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for it :) I wish I could dive into them and be part of them.
thank you!
Very interesting experience, and immersive. I'm curious to see this concept worked in a more elaborate way.
A tight, bittersweet story — well worth the 15-20 minutes. I could really feel both the weight and the freedom of time.
Really liked the experience !
it's a beautiful experience, thank you!
Beautifully created and written, the craftsmanship is wonderful and the concept on time is moving,
thank you for the game!
amazing job!
A great way to illustrate the passing of time, I also really liked the cyclical nature of the ending!
THIS EXPERIENCE IS REALLY AMAZING!
Its just a wonderful story with an amazing art direction, the music is mellow and suits both walks, yet you cant help but feel the silent story resenting inside yourself. This is a wonderful game, or even visual novel that everyone should at least experience once. Its mellow, peaceful and has a beautiful understanding of both sides of the world.
This was absolutely beautiful and I found the story itself and the way it was presented to be wonderfully done. Very thought provoking with a lovely, touching ending. Great job!
Thank you very much, Atlas. We are always very happy when people likes the ending and we like to hear the thoughts about it.
wow really beautiful i really like how it personifies time itself and still telling the story of two different people of two different times but yet its all the same :o 10/10
Hi!! just wanted to say that even if it´s short, this is a fantastic game, visually and the story too, great meaning behind it. Totally recommended !!
Tnks for your video !
Thank you so much for the game!! Can´t wait to see more of your work :D
I played this recently, and although I didn't understand it, I enjoyed the experience. For some reason the older man reminds me of Joel from The Last Of Us.
I did a let's play of it, if anyone wants to see some more in-the=moment thoughts.
Hi there, I just wanted to let you know that that I played your game and I also made a let's play of it, I hope that's okay.
I really enjoyed this short little game, I found it so touching and heartwarming and I really loved the mechanic.
So thanks for making it.
NerdVine.
Thanks for your let's play NerdVine!
This is amazing! I love the ending.
How did you set up the rotating scene switching thing in unity btw?
Thanks!
Basically the cycilnder shape is splitted in two different shader masks.
Wonderful, touching experience!
Nice video,
thanks!
this game sucks you don't even do anything
idiot.
A unique game with a wonderful story! Great visuals, colours and a lovely transition of the music from side to side. You should definitely try it! :D I had a great experience! So, thank you for that Dev's! ;) You did an amazing work and it is, in my opinion, a real gem! Keep up the good work! If anyone is interested, here's my gameplay, BUT GO AND PLAY IT FIRST! This game is really worth your time, trust me. :)
Thanks for your video!
Loved this! Such an iteresting mechanic, and two beautiful worlds in one! A short offering, but a must play!
This game had such a much deeper meaning then it initially let on. I am not so sure if I completely understood the meaning. But it had me thinking much more about what I interpret everything to mean. I really love this both this idea and how it is presented. I would love to see this concept expanded into a larger game.
Thank you so much for making this!!
Wonderful story to have the pleasure of experiencing <3
We're glad you like it ;)
I don't know why but this game nearly had me in tears XD the end just gave me a quick rush of emotions, really awesome game this was! well done on creating this!
❤
There isn't much to this game, but the elements in it were great. Loved how the world visually as well as audibly changes from side to side. Also really liked how the ending seems (to me) like it's open to interpretation.
Thanks for your video!
I liked this a lot - spent more time writing up some thoughts in a journal entry afterwards than it took to play it, which feels like the sign of good art :-)
Great job with how the music changes between the 2 viewpoints - both extremes suit the visuals well, and are faded well as you move between them.
Loved the strong ,thought provoking lines in this, especially the bit about the future pulling away from the past
The story it NOT what you think. I had such a relaxing time watching this game's story unfold; definitely a warm welcome and a breath of fresh air in the genre these types of games are usually placed in. The minimalism and low-poly art style oozes a certain light-hearted charm that you normally would find in most games, Thank you for this experience and I'll be on the lookout for future endeavors!
Thanks!
Really cool! Liked the cylinder viewport, the color schemes, and the low-poly environments :D
That was nice!
great game
Thanks!
really enjoyed the game!!
Beautiful :)
Posted to /r/artgames
Congrulations :D !!!
Thanks so much Shaggy ;)
Very smart idea and story. The art-style is incredible and the gameplay mechanics... BRILLIANT! It's so unique and well paced. I love it! <3
Keep up the good work!
Super tnks!
nice game. nice story :D
Tnks!
I really like short narrative games & this was just fantastic. I really didn't expect that ending either!
It may not be the longest experience ever, but I enjoyed every second of it and it kept my mind whirling.
Gameplay -
Tnks!