Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) / Similar games

18 games like Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)

The best games like Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) are Massive Darkness, Gloomhaven and Dungeon Alliance — the closest of 18 ranked alternatives, scored by shared mechanics and category. Massive Darkness shares adventure, exploration, fantasy with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition).

Every alternative below links to its own Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)-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 (Second Edition)’s 3.2 weight, then BoardGameGeek’s Bayesian rating — one entry per series, 18 shown.

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1. 

   1. Massive Darkness (2017)

   1–6 players · 120 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium · See Massive Darkness alternatives →

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Hand Management · 9 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (67%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–5 players · scales to 6 · about the same length · 0.7 lighter

   Check price for Massive Darkness →
2. 

   2. Gloomhaven (2017)

   1–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.8 · Medium-heavy · See Gloomhaven alternatives →

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game · 6 shared tags · 1 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (17%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–4 players · ~30 min shorter · +0.7 heavier

   Check price for Gloomhaven →
3. 

   3. Dungeon Alliance (2018)

   1–4 players · 60–180 min · ★ 7.6 · Medium-heavy

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Action Points, Cooperative Game, Grid Movement, Hand Management · 9 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (67%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–4 players · about the same length · +0.5 heavier

   Check price for Dungeon Alliance →
4. 

   4. Dungeons & Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Board Game (2011)

   1–5 players · 60 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium · See Dungeons & Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Board Game alternatives →

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement · 8 shared tags · 3 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (50%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–5 players · ~60 min shorter · 0.6 lighter
5. 

   5. Defenders of the Realm (2010)

   1–4 players · 90 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium · See Defenders of the Realm alternatives →

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Hand Management · 8 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (67%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–4 players · ~30 min shorter · 0.5 lighter
6. 

   6. Super Dungeon Explore Forgotten King (2015)

   1–6 players · 90–120 min · ★ 7.0 · Medium

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement · 9 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (67%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–5 players · scales to 6 · ~15 min shorter · same complexity
7. 

   7. Arcadia Quest (2014)

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

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement · 7 shared tags · 2 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (33%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 2–4 players · ~60 min shorter · 0.7 lighter
8. 

   8. Street Masters (2018)

   1–4 players · 45–120 min · ★ 8.2 · Medium

   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hand Management · 8 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (67%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–4 players · ~37 min shorter · 0.4 lighter
9. 

   9. 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 (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement · 7 shared tags · 3 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (50%)

   vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–4 players · about the same length · same complexity
10. 

    10. Mage Knight Board Game (2011)

    1–4 players · 60–240 min · ★ 8.1 · Heavy · See Mage Knight Board Game alternatives →

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hand Management · 8 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (67%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–4 players · ~30 min longer · +1.1 heavier
11. 

    11. Altar Quest (2020)

    1–4 players · 30–90 min · ★ 8.1 · Medium

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hand Management · 8 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (67%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–4 players · ~60 min shorter · same complexity
12. 

    12. 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 (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling · 7 shared tags · 2 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (33%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–4 players · ~45 min shorter · 0.5 lighter
13. 

    13. Mansions of Madness (2011)

    2–5 players · 120–180 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium · See Mansions of Madness alternatives →

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Hand Management · 7 shared tags · 2 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (33%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 2–5 players · ~30 min longer · same complexity
14. 

    14. Tainted Grail The Fall of Avalon (2019)

    1–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.3 · Medium · See Tainted Grail The Fall of Avalon alternatives →

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Hand Management · 6 shared tags · 3 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (50%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–4 players · ~30 min shorter · same complexity
15. 

    15. Skull Tales Full Sail! (2019)

    1–5 players · 60–150 min · ★ 7.9 · Medium-heavy

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Miniatures, Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement · 8 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (67%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–5 players · ~15 min shorter · +0.6 heavier
16. 

    16. 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 (Second Edition): Adventure, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Line of Sight · 6 shared tags · 3 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (50%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–5 players · ~30 min shorter · same complexity
17. 

    17. Eldritch Horror (2013)

    1–8 players · 120–240 min · ★ 7.8 · Medium · See Eldritch Horror alternatives →

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling · 6 shared tags · 3 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (50%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 1–5 players · scales to 8 · ~60 min longer · same complexity
18. 

    18. Earth Reborn (2010)

    2–4 players · 180 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium-heavy · See Earth Reborn alternatives →

    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Fighting, Miniatures, Action Points, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hand Management · 7 shared tags · 4 of Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s 6 mechanics (67%)

    vs Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): overlaps at 2–4 players · ~60 min longer · +0.7 heavier

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