Games like Istanbul
Looking for games like Istanbul? Here are top casual strategy recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Scythe, Wingspan or D&D Lords of Waterdeep.
1 87%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, story91% User Score 2,002 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviewsScythe is a board game set in an alternate-history 1920s period. It is a time of farming and war, broken hearts and rusted gears, innovation and valor. In Scythe, each player represents a fallen leader attempting to restore their honor and lead their faction to power in Eastern Europa. Players conquer territory, enlist new recruits, reap resources, gain villagers, build structures, and activate mo…
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89%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsstability, grinding95% User Score 10,330 reviewsCritic Score 79%6 reviewsIn Wingspan you are bird enthusiasts—researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists, and collectors—seeking to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.
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91%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, optimization94% User Score 2,406 reviewsCritic Score 75%1 reviewsLords of Waterdeep is a strategy board game, set in the D&D world of Waterdeep.
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96%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, story96% User Score 2,695 reviewsExperience the ultimate blend of strategy and intrigue as you navigate the treacherous landscapes of Arrakis in the award-winning board game Dune: Imperium! Battle online, locally with AI, or against the formidable House Hagal. Earn Achievements that showcase your prowess as a leader. Embark on more than a dozen Challenges that will test your wit and cunning. Compete for badges in the ro…
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91%Game Brain Scoregameplay, replayabilitygrinding, stability91% User Score 1,530 reviewsThe cooperative settler-destruction strategy game by R. Eric Reuss.
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94%Game Brain Scoregameplay, humorstability, music94% User Score 2,066 reviewsLegendary board game classic from award-winning designer Vlaada Chvátil
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92%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, story92% User Score 3,114 reviewsMight makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory!
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94%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, optimization94% User Score 343 reviewsDesign a modern zoo to help animals thrive as you support conservation projects around the world. Since its release in 2021, tabletop board game Ark Nova from designer Mathias Wigge has received numerous awards around the world. Now a new digital adaptation brings the strategy and science of the beloved board game to players everywhere! In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientific…
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71%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, music71% User Score 1,186 reviewsCONTROL FANTASY RACES, SET OFF TO CONQUER NEW LANDS, OVERTHROW YOUR ENEMIES AND CLAIM THE VICTORY! In this digital adaptation of the legendary board game, dive into a world inhabited by whimsical fantasy races.
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91%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsmusic, optimization91% User Score 598 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviewsA strategic boardgame of galactic expansion. Develop and settle outer space!
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