Games Like Terra Mystica

Gaia Project is the digital adaptation of the boardgame Gaia Project created by Helge Ostertag and Jens Drögemüller and published by "Feuerland Verlag". It is a 1-4 player strategy game. It plays in the same universe as Terra Mystica and continues the adventure in the far future.

Why similar: Board Game 53.1%, Tabletop 22.9%, Strategy 19.1%, 2D 3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the sci-fi successor to Terra Mystica, it features nearly identical core mechanics with refined faction asymmetry and space-themed terraforming.

The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water.

Why similar: Board Game 32.4%, Tabletop 32%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Strategy 11.4%, Difficult 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at engine building and resource management, challenging players to transform a planet through strategic card play and board presence.

Scythe transports you to an alternate reality in 1920s Europa, one ravaged by the First World War. Take up the role of leader by assuming command of one of 5 factions, and set out to conquer the coveted "Factory". Lead your mechs to war and your people to victory!

Why similar: Board Game 35.1%, Tabletop 30.8%, Turn-Based 16.7%, Strategy 11.2%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines engine building and area control with a beautiful aesthetic, requiring careful resource management similar to Terra Mystica.

Legendary board game classic from award winning designer Vlaada Chvátil

Why similar: Tabletop 34.9%, Board Game 31.8%, Turn-Based 13.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex civilization-building game that rewards long-term planning and efficient resource allocation.

Might 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!

Why similar: Tabletop 39.6%, Board Game 38%, Strategy 12.1%, Multiplayer 5%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features highly asymmetric factions that must navigate a shared board, mirroring the tactical depth of Terra Mystica's race-specific powers.

Become the spirits of the land, and defend the island from colonizing Invaders spreading blight and destruction! Your spirits work with the native islanders to increase your power and drive the invading colonists from your island in this strategic area-control game.

Why similar: Board Game 44.4%, Tabletop 32.8%, Strategy 12.9%, Indie 5.2%, Multiplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, cooperative strategy game where each spirit plays differently, requiring deep tactical coordination and resource management.

ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!

Why similar: Strategy 46.4%, Turn-Based 40.4%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Indie 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This 4X strategy game features distinct, asymmetric fantasy factions and a heavy focus on map control and resource management.

CONTROL 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.

Why similar: Board Game 39.8%, Tabletop 30.3%, Turn-Based 10.7%, Strategy 9.7%, Multiplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic area-control game where players must manage the decline and expansion of various fantasy races to dominate the board.

Concordia is a strategic, Euro-style board game. 🏺 Players take the roles of powerful Roman merchants and follow the Roman expansion with their trade routes, franchises, and production houses. 🏛️

Why similar: Tabletop 34.8%, Board Game 32.2%, Turn-Based 17.3%, Strategy 9.9%, Multiplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a brilliant blend of hand management and area control, emphasizing efficient expansion across a map.

The galaxy, once peaceful after the Terran-Hegemony War, now faces rising tensions. The Galactic Council's efforts to maintain peace are failing as alliances shatter and secret treaties form. A confrontation looms—who will emerge victorious and rule the galaxy? Lead your people to victory!

Why similar: Board Game 50.3%, Tabletop 24.4%, Strategy 19.8%, 2D 3.8%, Multiplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grand 4X strategy game that balances economic engine building with tactical combat and territory expansion.

The official adaptation of the famous board game Carcassonne! A modern classic tile-placement game based on the award winning game in which the players draw and place a tile with a piece of southern French landscape on it. The player can then decide to place one of his followers, called Meeples.

Why similar: Board Game 34.2%, Tabletop 33.1%, Turn-Based 13.8%, Strategy 10.7%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational tile-placement game that focuses on area control and tactical positioning on a growing map.

This is the official digital adaption of the boardgame Viticulture by Jamey Stegmaier & Alan Stone.

Why similar: Board Game 36.9%, Strategy 19.7%, Classic 11.5% ★, Turn-Based 10.4%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A premier worker-placement game that focuses on engine building and resource optimization within a charming theme.

Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.

Why similar: Board Game 33.5%, Tabletop 30.4%, Turn-Based 16.6%, Strategy 10.3%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A digital board game that blends fantasy themes with card-based strategy and area control elements.

The complete 4th Edition experience of the classic fantasy adventure board game, Talisman. On your travels, you will need strength, courage and some good dice rolls to survive the dangers you face and beat your opponents to the centre of the board!

Why similar: Board Game 37.1%, Tabletop 35.7%, Turn-Based 10%, Strategy 9.2%, Multiplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy board game experience that focuses on character progression and exploration.

Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.

Why similar: Turn-Based 48.2%, Strategy 32.6%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that emphasizes expansion, resource gathering, and tactical movement on a grid.

Lords of Waterdeep is an award winning strategy board game, set in the Dungeons & Dragons world of Waterdeep. Play as one of the masked Lords of the City of Splendor. Intrigue abounds as you recruit adventurers, via your agents, to quest on your behalf and spread your influence.

Why similar: Board Game 38.7%, Tabletop 36.6%, Strategy 13.9%, Turn-Based 8%, Multiplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A streamlined worker-placement game that captures the feel of managing resources and completing quests in a fantasy setting.

Harvest resources to build a village of woodland critters in this adaptation of the award-winning tabletop board game!

Why similar: Tabletop 41.6%, Board Game 40.3%, Strategy 14.4%, Atmospheric 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines worker placement with engine building, requiring players to manage resources to build a thriving woodland city.

Wingspan is a relaxing, award-winning strategy card game about birds for 1 to 5 players. Each bird you play extends a chain of powerful combinations in one of your three habitats. Your goal is to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.

Why similar: Board Game 40.4%, Tabletop 39%, Strategy 13.1%, Multiplayer 3.5%, 2D 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished engine-building game where players manage resources to build the most effective ecosystem of birds.

Are you ready to lead your druidic clan and cleanse the Valley of Life? Mystic Vale is a stunning digital version of the Origins award-winning AEG card game. Debuting the unique Card Crafting System, players take turns building powerful combos in order to stop the curse. Play online or local hotseat.

Why similar: Board Game 33%, Tabletop 29.7%, Turn-Based 15.2%, Strategy 11.7%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique deck-building game that allows players to upgrade their cards, creating a satisfying engine-building experience.

Terraform Mars in this turn-based colony builder and resource management game with roguelike elements. Explore the planet, develop spectacular cities, spread life and turn the Red Planet into a green one!

Why similar: Board Game 57.5%, Turn-Based 31.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A colony-building strategy game that focuses on managing resources and expanding across a planet's surface.

Explore, Settle, Develop, Trade, Consume, or Produce? Which do you need most? Which of Earth's former colonies will be most successful at settling the galaxy, now that JumpDrive exists? Who will discover the secrets of the mysteriously vanished Alien Overlords? Your goal: to build the most prosperous and powerful space empire!

Why similar: Board Game 67.7%, Strategy 32.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced engine-building card game that rewards players for finding efficient synergies between their cards.

Lead your dynasty to victory in the new digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game!

Why similar: Tabletop 40.8%, Board Game 37.5%, Strategy 13.8%, Indie 5.4%, 2D 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical board game that emphasizes area control and managing influence across a shared map.

Discover Stone Age, the digital adaptation of the classic worker-placement board game. Roll dice, place Meeples wisely, and use tools to influence your luck. Compete for resources and outsmart your opponents in a race to become the most prosperous leader of the age!

Why similar: Tabletop 43.3%, Board Game 40.1%, Strategy 13.2%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic worker-placement game that requires careful planning and resource management to grow a civilization.

Roll for the Galaxy is a dice game of building space empires for 2-5 players. Your dice represent your populace, whom you direct to develop new technologies, settle worlds, and ship goods. The player who best manages their workers and builds the most prosperous empire wins!

Why similar: Board Game 56.5%, Strategy 34%, Multiplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dice-based engine-building game that requires strategic management of resources and action selection.

Five clans are fighting to rule over the Isle of Skye. Only the chieftain who develops the best clan territory and trades wisely will be king!

Why similar: Board Game 49.6%, Strategy 35.8%, Indie 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tile-placement game that incorporates an auction mechanic, forcing players to value their resources strategically.

Learn and play Go, the classic board game that has been played for thousands of years, and compete in the race to conquer the most land in the in-game world, or compete online against opponents around the real world.

Why similar: Tabletop 33.8%, Board Game 31%, Turn-Based 17.3%, Strategy 10.9%, Multiplayer 3.5%

Age of Wonders: Planetfall is the new strategy game from Triumph Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Age of Wonders series, bringing all the exciting tactical turn-based combat and in-depth empire building of its predecessors to space in an all-new, sci-fi setting.

Why similar: Strategy 46.5%, Turn-Based 40.7%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 4X strategy game that offers deep customization and tactical combat within a rich science-fiction setting.

Fantasy Wars is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world. Combining both classic strategy gameplay and sophisticated 3D graphics players can experience epic battles like never before. Taking place in a fantasy world of Human kingdoms, Orc clans, Dwarfs' citadels and Elven forests the player is thrust into a world of war and...

Why similar: Strategy 57.9%, Turn-Based 40%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic turn-based strategy game that focuses on unit management and tactical positioning on the battlefield.

The OFFICIAL digital adaptation of the best-selling board game. ** ONLINE MULTIPLAYER NOW AVAILABLE !!! **

Why similar: Tabletop 45.1%, Board Game 38.8%, Strategy 14.1%, Multiplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A concise engine-building game focused on resource acquisition and efficient card combinations.

Eador is a universe made of countless shards of land drifting in the Great Nothing. Each of the shards is a little world unto itself, with geography and denizens of its own. The power over the shards is bitterly contested by Masters, the immortal beings mortals believe to be gods.

Why similar: Strategy 90.4%, Turn-Based 6.5%, Indie 1.5%, Difficult 1.1%, Multiplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that combines empire management with tactical combat in a fantasy world.

Collect and trade goods! Plan ahead! Earn rubies and win the race to fortune! Become the best merchant in Istanbul! This faithful adaptation of one of the best board games of all time will turn you into a merchant on a journey from rags to riches. 🕌📦👳

Why similar: Board Game 30.2%, Tabletop 30.1%, Strategy 14.5%, Turn-Based 11%, Indie 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic movement game where players must manage workers and resources to collect goods efficiently.

Lead your people to victory on an ever-evolving world in this strategy game featuring asymmetric factions led by powerful heroes. Build your empire, wield political influence, and raise grand armies to wage war in a race to uncover dark secrets buried within the planet.

Why similar: Turn-Based 45.1%, Strategy 34.5%, Multiplayer 16.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.

Why similar: Board Game 46.5%, Turn-Based 24.4%, Strategy 16.7%, Difficult 12.4%

This is an intense strategy board game in a steampunk world of corrupt capitalist gremlins who compete for money, political power and prestige. Save and invest, steal and extort, arrest and get arrested – in single-player and multiplayer, with ranks and ladders, team mode and spectator mode.

Why similar: Board Game 35.7%, Tabletop 31.4%, Turn-Based 13.6%, Strategy 9.2%, Multiplayer 4.8%

Command distinct factions in a desperate struggle for power and resources in Tempest Rising - a classic RTS set on Earth after a nuclear war.

Why similar: Strategy 85.5%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Florence, the cradle of Italian Renaissance. The city is experiencing an unprecedented economic and cultural flourishing: will your family prevail and control the city?

Why similar: Board Game 39.9%, Tabletop 25%, Turn-Based 14.3%, Strategy 11%, Multiplayer 4.5%

Compete to create the most perfect ecosystem in the award-winning board game journey!

Why similar: Board Game 50.9%, Tabletop 22.4%, Strategy 18.4%, Atmospheric 4.3%, 2D 4.1%

BoardLand is a turn-based strategy board game where you use the numbers rolled by dice to grow your own board and battle monsters.

Why similar: Board Game 42.2%, Tabletop 41.1%, Strategy 16.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

Lay out your grand strategy on the land of Eagarlnia where humans, elves, orcs, dwarves, and the undead each battle out a corner of land. Manage your territories by navigating complex decisions and grow your economy.

Why similar: Strategy 63%, Indie 17%, 2D 14.3%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Turn-based tactical combat set in the award-winning world of the Iron Kingdoms. Command your custom squad of steam-powered robots and elite warriors in raging battles dominated by magic and mechanika. Battle in online multiplayer and play the epic 21-mission single player campaign!

Why similar: Strategy 36.6%, Turn-Based 34.5%, Tabletop 19.3%, Indie 4.8%, Multiplayer 4.1%

The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.

Why similar: Board Game 44%, Tabletop 40.8%, Strategy 15.2%

A Druid's Duel is a fast paced turn-based strategy game set in a world of Celtic lore where players can create and destroy the board by harnessing the power of nature.

Why similar: Strategy 47.1%, Indie 25.9%, Multiplayer 23.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%

From a small village of a dozen people to a small kingdom of thousands of people. Arrange for residents to work, gathering, fishing and hunting, farming and mining, processing and manufacturing. Trade, accumulate supplies, increase your strength, and fight evil forces and monsters.

Why similar: Strategy 70.4%, Indie 18.8%, Singleplayer 10.8%

Bestiary of Sigillum is a one-on-one competitive online game that blends the depth of a turn-based strategy with the diversity of the MOBA genre. Summon your army of legendary heroes with one-of-a-kind abilities and destroy the opponent’s castle.

Why similar: Board Game 52.8%, Turn-Based 20%, Strategy 13.6%, Multiplayer 5.5%, 2D 4%

A sci-fi turn-based 4X strategy game where you lead the fate of one of several factions divided between three races. Explore new worlds and new star systems filled with exciting secrets as well as dangers. Build cities, expand your influence and fight great battles on land and in space.

Why similar: Turn-Based 33.3%, Strategy 29.2%, Classic 28.3% ★, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Faced with a terrifying Martian invasion, you must lead Earth’s forces in a battle for our planet’s future. Create powerful human-creature super soldiers to fight an alien menace in this turn-based strategy game.

Why similar: Strategy 56.6%, Multiplayer 33.3%, Singleplayer 10%

Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

Why similar: Strategy 77.2%, 2D 14.1%, Singleplayer 8.7%

An alien invasion has fractured humanity into seven ideological factions each with a unique vision for the future. Lead your chosen faction to take control of Earth’s nations, expand across the Solar System, and battle enemy fleets in tactical combat.

Why similar: Turn-Based 51.2%, Strategy 44.1%, Singleplayer 4.7%

WAW is a unique historical strategy turn-based game, in a boardgame spirit, which aims at simulating in one single system ALL kind of wars and conflicts throughout the world (and beyond) from Prehistoric times to nowadays, on the operational or strategic levels.

Why similar: Board Game 43.3%, Strategy 28.9%, Turn-Based 15.9%, Indie 11.8%

Wizards and Warlords is an indie turn-based strategy game, where you play in a randomly generated fantasy world, contending with rival wizards, warlords, roaming marauders and hidden ancient evils. Create a customized sovereign or choose from one of many predefined templates.

Why similar: Turn-Based 42.1%, Strategy 35.7%, Indie 13.9%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players

Why similar: Board Game 41.1%, Tabletop 18.1%, Strategy 14.1%, Turn-Based 10.9%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Fantasy General invites you to enter a world of heroes, swords, magic and beasts. You must lead your army into battle with the Shadowlord’s forces and defeat each of his lieutenants across varying terrain and battlefields.

Why similar: Strategy 84.1%, Singleplayer 8.3%, 2D 7.6%

A turn-based strategy game where your tactical decisions are key to surviving relentless waves of enemy attacks. While battles unfold automatically, your choices before the clash, such as resource management, unit training, and skill selection, are critical to securing victory.

Why similar: Strategy 86.5%, Singleplayer 6%, Indie 4.2%, 2D 3.3%

"Church Era" is a fast-paced worker-placement strategy game set in a medieval fantasy land Tigris. Place your units to acquire new areas, attack your enemy, and reveal the story behind this world through your victory.

Why similar: Board Game 51.8%, Strategy 31.4%, Indie 16.8%

Build gorgeous kingdoms on floating islands by strategically placing buildings in this cozy City-Puzzler. Discover secret combinations, take on weekly challenges and explore randomly generated maps in various single- and multiplayer game modes.

Why similar: Board Game 66.4%, Strategy 21.9%, Multiplayer 11.6%

SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam.

Why similar: Tabletop 45.5%, Board Game 29.7%, Strategy 15.3%, Multiplayer 6%, Indie 2.2%

Lux Delux is a fast-paced turn-based-strategy game of risk and world domination, with so much more! Highly moddable, Lux has over 900 maps, diverse random map generators, a biohazard mode, an AI SDK, and an online multi-player league.

Why similar: Board Game 42.4%, Strategy 25.5%, Turn-Based 13.7%, Indie 8.5%, Multiplayer 6.5%