Join the developers at Brainlag Games for a deep dive into the gameplay and story of Rootbound, an upcoming physics-based action adventure about a plantling’s quest to save its home from a mysterious blight. Equipped with your sentient backpack, you venture into a broken world. Meet lost souls, solve ancient puzzles, fight dangerous monsters, and uncover the secrets of a long-forgotten civilization. Meet your backpack companion and learn about the world and its dangers in this Rootbound overview trailer. Rootbound will be available on PC in 2026.
00:00Hi everyone, we are BrainLag Games, former developers at Piranha Bytes on Gothic, Rhythm and E-Labs.
00:05Today we're thrilled to introduce you to our new game, Root Bound.
00:09Root Bound is a game about exploration, adventure and physical puzzle solving.
00:14You take on the role of a lone traveler on a journey to the heart of the world, searching for a lost expedition.
00:20While having your sentient backpack equipped, you'll solve physics-based puzzles, uncover hidden lore and gradually piece together what went wrong.
00:30When night falls, Root Bound becomes dangerous.
00:37Light sources give you the chance to rest, but the danger always looms as long as it is night.
00:43But on this journey, you are not alone.
00:47Meet Peggy, your sentient backpack.
00:50She's quite the personality.
00:51She will happily eat items she enjoys, but if you feed her things that she despises, she will quickly spit them out.
00:58She's more than just storage.
01:09In Root Bound, players aren't guided down a set path.
01:13Instead, we give you tools and let you decide how to face each challenge.
01:17The world follows consistent rules.
01:19If something's light enough, you can carry it, store it or use it as a weapon.
01:22There is no fast travel, no map.
01:34Just your memory and the trail you leave behind.
01:43Thanks for checking out Root Bound.
01:45And don't forget to wishlist us on Steam and follow us online.
01:47And as a final announcement, we're thrilled to say that you'll be able to play our demo at Gamescom at the home of Indies.
01:55We can't wait for you to explore the world we have built.
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