Descent Journeys in the Dark / Similar games

18 games like Descent Journeys in the Dark

The best games like Descent Journeys in the Dark are Mansions of Madness Second Edition, Shadows of Brimstone City of the Ancients and Mice and Mystics — the closest of 18 ranked alternatives, scored by shared mechanics and category. Mansions of Madness Second Edition shares adventure, exploration, fantasy with Descent Journeys in the Dark.

Every alternative below links to its own Descent Journeys in the Dark-style fact page, drawn from MeeplePick’s adventure / exploration shelf.

Ranked by shared category (3 pts) and mechanics (2 pts), bonus within 0.7 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 3.3 weight, then BoardGameGeek’s Bayesian rating — one entry per series, 18 shown.

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   1. Mansions of Madness Second Edition (2016)

   1–5 players · 120–180 min · ★ 8.1 · Medium · See Mansions of Madness Second Edition alternatives →

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Role Playing · 8 shared tags · 3 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (50%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–5 players · plays solo · ~30 min shorter · 0.7 lighter

   Check price for Mansions of Madness Second Edition →
2. 

   2. Shadows of Brimstone City of the Ancients (2014)

   1–4 players · 120 min · ★ 8.0 · Medium · See Shadows of Brimstone City of the Ancients alternatives →

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Role Playing +1 more · 9 shared tags · 5 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (83%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–4 players · plays solo · ~60 min shorter · same complexity

   Check price for Shadows of Brimstone City of the Ancients →
3. 

   3. Mice and Mystics (2012)

   1–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium · See Mice and Mystics alternatives →

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Role Playing, Variable Player Powers · 8 shared tags · 3 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (50%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–4 players · plays solo · ~105 min shorter · 0.6 lighter

   Check price for Mice and Mystics →
4. 

   4. Krosmaster Quest (2015)

   2–6 players · 120–180 min · ★ 6.8 · Medium

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Team-Based Game +1 more · 10 shared tags · 5 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (83%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–5 players · scales to 6 · ~30 min shorter · 0.3 lighter
5. 

   5. Super Dungeon Explore (2011)

   2–6 players · 120 min · ★ 6.8 · Medium

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers · 9 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (67%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–5 players · scales to 6 · ~60 min shorter · 0.6 lighter
6. 

   6. Star Wars Imperial Assault (2014)

   1–5 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.0 · Medium · See Star Wars Imperial Assault alternatives →

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Role Playing · 7 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (67%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–5 players · plays solo · ~90 min shorter · same complexity
7. 

   7. Warhammer Quest (1995)

   1–4 players · 120 min · ★ 7.5 · Medium

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Role Playing · 8 shared tags · 3 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (50%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–4 players · plays solo · ~60 min shorter · 0.6 lighter
8. 

   8. Sword & Sorcery Immortal Souls (2017)

   1–5 players · 60–90 min · ★ 8.0 · Medium-heavy · See Sword & Sorcery Immortal Souls alternatives →

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Role Playing · 7 shared tags · 3 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (50%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–5 players · plays solo · ~105 min shorter · +0.7 heavier
9. 

   9. Arcadia Quest (2014)

   2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium · See Arcadia Quest alternatives →

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Variable Player Powers · 9 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (67%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–4 players · ~120 min shorter · 0.8 lighter
10. 

    10. Dungeon Saga Dwarf King's Quest (2015)

    2–5 players · 30–120 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium-light

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Role Playing +2 more · 11 shared tags · 6 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (100%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–5 players · ~105 min shorter · 0.8 lighter
11. 

    11. Claustrophobia (2009)

    2 players · 45 min · ★ 7.5 · Medium-light · See Claustrophobia alternatives →

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Variable Player Powers · 9 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (67%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: both play at 2 · ~135 min shorter · 0.9 lighter
12. 

    12. Mordheim City of the Damned (1999)

    2–6 players · 60 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Role Playing, Variable Player Powers · 8 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (67%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–5 players · scales to 6 · ~120 min shorter · 0.3 lighter
13. 

    13. The Undercity An Iron Kingdoms Adventure Board Game (2015)

    2–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.1 · Medium

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Role Playing, Variable Player Powers · 9 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (67%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–4 players · ~90 min shorter · 0.5 lighter
14. 

    14. Dungeons & Dragons The Fantasy Adventure Board Game (2003)

    2–5 players · 60 min · ★ 6.5 · Medium-light

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Role Playing +2 more · 11 shared tags · 6 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (100%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–5 players · ~120 min shorter · 1.2 lighter
15. 

    15. HEXplore It The Valley of the Dead King (2017)

    1–7 players · 60–180 min · ★ 7.8 · Medium

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Role Playing · 8 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (67%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–5 players · plays solo · scales to 7 · ~60 min shorter · same complexity
16. 

    16. Advanced Heroquest (1989)

    1–5 players · 120 min · ★ 6.8 · Medium

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Modular Board, Role Playing, Variable Player Powers · 8 shared tags · 3 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (50%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–5 players · plays solo · ~60 min shorter · 0.5 lighter
17. 

    17. Etherfields (2020)

    1–4 players · 90–180 min · ★ 8.0 · Medium

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Miniatures, Grid Movement, Modular Board, Role Playing · 7 shared tags · 3 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (50%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–4 players · plays solo · ~45 min shorter · same complexity
18. 

    18. Hellboy The Board Game (2019)

    1–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 8.0 · Medium

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark: Adventure, Exploration, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Variable Player Powers · 7 shared tags · 3 of Descent Journeys in the Dark’s 6 mechanics (50%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark: overlaps at 2–4 players · plays solo · ~105 min shorter · 0.4 lighter

Looking for the original? See the full Descent Journeys in the Dark fact page — players, play time, age and complexity.