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

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

Ranked alternatives to Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) (adventure, exploration), scored by shared mechanics and category, with complexity kept close to Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)’s medium weight. Massive Darkness is the closest match.

1. 1. Massive Darkness (2017)
   1–6 players · 120 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium
   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling
2. 2. 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
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
4. 4. Mansions of Madness Second Edition (2016)
   1–5 players · 120–180 min · ★ 8.1 · Medium
   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Hand Management
5. 5. Dungeons & Dragons Wrath of Ashardalon Board Game (2011)
   1–5 players · 60 min · ★ 7.1 · Medium
   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement
6. 6. Dungeons & Dragons The Legend of Drizzt Board Game (2011)
   1–5 players · 60 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium
   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement
7. 7. Shadows of Brimstone Forbidden Fortress (2018)
   1–4 players · 120 min · ★ 8.6 · Medium-heavy
   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement
8. 8. Krosmaster Quest (2015)
   2–6 players · 120–180 min · ★ 6.8 · Medium
   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Action Points, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement
9. 9. Fuji Koro (2019)
   1–6 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.1 · Medium
   Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling
10. 10. 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 (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement
11. 11. Defenders of the Realm (2010)
    1–4 players · 90 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium
    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling
12. 12. 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
13. 13. 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
14. 14. 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
15. 15. Machina Arcana (Second\/Third Edition) (2019)
    1–4 players · 150 min · ★ 8.0 · Medium-heavy
    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling
16. 16. Machina Arcana (2014)
    1–4 players · 150 min · ★ 7.5 · Medium
    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Action Points, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling
17. 17. Mice and Mystics (2012)
    1–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium
    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling
18. 18. Mansions of Madness (2011)
    2–5 players · 120–180 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium
    Shares with Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition): Adventure, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Dice Rolling, Hand Management

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