Race for the Galaxy / Similar games

18 games like Race for the Galaxy

Ranked alternatives to Race for the Galaxy (card game, civilization), scored by shared mechanics and category, with complexity kept close to Race for the Galaxy’s medium weight. Roll for the Galaxy is the closest match.

1. 1. Roll for the Galaxy (2014)
   2–5 players · 45 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium
   Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Civilization, Economic, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Follow, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Phase Order
2. 2. Eminent Domain (2011)
   2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.0 · Medium
   Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Follow, Hand Management, Variable Phase Order
3. 3. It's a Wonderful World (2019)
   1–5 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.9 · Medium-light
   Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Civilization, Economic, Science Fiction, Hand Management, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection
4. 4. Empires of the Void II (2018)
   2–5 players · 90–180 min · ★ 7.5 · Medium
   Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Civilization, Economic, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Follow, Hand Management
5. 5. Hegemonic (2013)
   2–6 players · 180 min · ★ 6.8 · Medium-heavy
   Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Civilization, Economic, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection
6. 6. 7 Wonders (2010)
   2–7 players · 30 min · ★ 7.8 · Medium-light
   Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Civilization, Economic, Hand Management, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection
7. 7. Alien Artifacts (2017)
   2–5 players · 60 min · ★ 6.7 · Medium
   Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Hand Management, Set Collection, Variable Phase Order
8. 8. Glory to Rome (2005)
   2–5 players · 60 min · ★ 7.5 · Medium
   Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Economic, Follow, Hand Management, Set Collection
9. 9. Core Worlds (2011)
   2–5 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium
   Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Hand Management
10. 10. Impulse (2013)
    2–6 players · 30–60 min · ★ 6.8 · Medium
    Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Economic, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Hand Management
11. 11. Master of Orion The Board Game (2016)
    2–4 players · 40–60 min · ★ 7.0 · Medium-light
    Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Economic, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Hand Management
12. 12. Terraforming Mars (2016)
    1–5 players · 120 min · ★ 8.4 · Medium
    Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Economic, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Hand Management, Set Collection
13. 13. 51st State Master Set (2016)
    1–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium
    Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Economic, Science Fiction, Hand Management, Variable Phase Order
14. 14. Ad Astra (2009)
    3–5 players · 60 min · ★ 6.9 · Medium
    Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Phase Order
15. 15. 7 Wonders (Second Edition) (2020)
    3–7 players · 30 min · ★ 8.2 · Medium-light
    Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Civilization, Economic, Hand Management, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection
16. 16. San Juan (2004)
    2–4 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium-light
    Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Economic, Follow, Hand Management, Set Collection
17. 17. San Juan (Second Edition) (2014)
    2–4 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.5 · Medium-light
    Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Economic, Follow, Hand Management, Set Collection
18. 18. Eminent Domain Microcosm (2014)
    2 players · 15 min · ★ 6.4 · Medium-light
    Shares with Race for the Galaxy: Card Game, Civilization, Science Fiction, Space Exploration, Hand Management

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