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18 games like The Downfall of Pompeii

The best games like The Downfall of Pompeii are Onitama, 7 Wonders and Babylonia — the closest of 18 ranked alternatives, scored by shared mechanics and category. Onitama shares ancient, grid movement, hand management with The Downfall of Pompeii.

Every alternative below links to its own The Downfall of Pompeii-style fact page, drawn from MeeplePick’s ancient shelf.

Ranked by shared category (3 pts) and mechanics (2 pts), bonus within 0.7 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 1.9 weight, then BoardGameGeek’s Bayesian rating — one entry per series, 18 shown.

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   1. Onitama (2014)

   2 players · 15–20 min · ★ 7.4 · Medium-light · See Onitama alternatives →

   Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Grid Movement, Hand Management · 3 shared tags · 2 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (67%)

   vs The Downfall of Pompeii: both play at 2 · ~27 min shorter · 0.2 lighter

   Check price for Onitama →
2. 

   2. 7 Wonders (2010)

   2–7 players · 30 min · ★ 7.8 · Medium-light · See 7 Wonders alternatives →

   Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Hand Management · 2 shared tags · 1 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (33%)

   vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 2–4 players · scales to 7 · ~15 min shorter · +0.5 heavier

   Check price for 7 Wonders →
3. 

   3. Babylonia (2019)

   2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium

   Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Hand Management, Tile Placement · 3 shared tags · 2 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (67%)

   vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 2–4 players · ~15 min longer · +0.6 heavier

   Check price for Babylonia →
4. 

   4. Battle Line (2000)

   2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.4 · Medium-light · See Battle Line alternatives →

   Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Hand Management · 2 shared tags · 1 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (33%)

   vs The Downfall of Pompeii: both play at 2 · ~15 min shorter · same complexity
5. 

   5. Qin (2012)

   2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.8 · Medium-light

   Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Hand Management, Tile Placement · 3 shared tags · 2 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (67%)

   vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 2–4 players · ~15 min shorter · +0.2 heavier
6. 

   6. Pandemic Fall of Rome (2018)

   1–5 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.7 · Medium-light · See Pandemic Fall of Rome alternatives →

   Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Hand Management · 2 shared tags · 1 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (33%)

   vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 2–4 players · plays solo · scales to 5 · about the same length · +0.6 heavier
7. 

   7. Palmyra (2013)

   1–5 players · 45 min · ★ 6.2 · Medium-light

   Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Grid Movement, Hand Management, Tile Placement · 4 shared tags · 3 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (100%)

   vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 2–4 players · plays solo · scales to 5 · about the same length · +0.3 heavier
8. 

   8. Cleopatra and the Society of Architects Deluxe Edition (2020)

   2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.8 · Medium-light

   Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Hand Management, Tile Placement · 3 shared tags · 2 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (67%)

   vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 2–4 players · ~15 min longer · +0.4 heavier
9. 

   9. 7 Wonders (Second Edition) (2020)

   3–7 players · 30 min · ★ 8.2 · Medium-light

   Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Hand Management · 2 shared tags · 1 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (33%)

   vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 3–4 players · scales to 7 · ~15 min shorter · +0.3 heavier
10. 

    10. Tribes Dawn of Humanity (2018)

    2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 6.9 · Medium-light

    Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Grid Movement, Tile Placement · 3 shared tags · 2 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (67%)

    vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 2–4 players · about the same length · +0.2 heavier
11. 

    11. Hellas (2002)

    2 players · 45–60 min · ★ 6.2 · Medium-light

    Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Grid Movement, Hand Management · 3 shared tags · 2 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (67%)

    vs The Downfall of Pompeii: both play at 2 · about the same length · +0.2 heavier
12. 

    12. Julius Caesar Caesar (2010)

    2 players · 120 min · ★ 7.8 · Medium-light

    Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Hand Management · 2 shared tags · 1 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (33%)

    vs The Downfall of Pompeii: both play at 2 · ~75 min longer · +0.6 heavier
13. 

    13. Santorini (2004)

    2–3 players · 20 min · ★ 7.3 · Medium-light

    Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Grid Movement, Tile Placement · 3 shared tags · 2 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (67%)

    vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 2–3 players · ~25 min shorter · +0.5 heavier
14. 

    14. Clash of Cultures (2012)

    2–4 players · 180–240 min · ★ 7.6 · Medium-heavy · See Clash of Cultures alternatives →

    Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Grid Movement, Hand Management · 3 shared tags · 2 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (67%)

    vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 2–4 players · ~165 min longer · +1.8 heavier
15. 

    15. Luxor Collector's Edition (2018)

    2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.2 · Medium-light · See Luxor Collector's Edition alternatives →

    Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Hand Management · 2 shared tags · 1 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (33%)

    vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 2–4 players · about the same length · same complexity
16. 

    16. Attika (2003)

    2–4 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.0 · Medium-light · See Attika alternatives →

    Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Tile Placement · 2 shared tags · 1 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (33%)

    vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 2–4 players · about the same length · +0.5 heavier
17. 

    17. Spartacus A Game of Blood and Treachery (2012)

    3–4 players · 120–180 min · ★ 7.5 · Medium · See Spartacus A Game of Blood and Treachery alternatives →

    Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Grid Movement, Hand Management · 3 shared tags · 2 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (67%)

    vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 3–4 players · ~105 min longer · +0.9 heavier
18. 

    18. Valley of the Kings (2014)

    2–4 players · 45 min · ★ 7.0 · Medium-light · See Valley of the Kings alternatives →

    Shares with The Downfall of Pompeii: Ancient, Hand Management · 2 shared tags · 1 of The Downfall of Pompeii’s 3 mechanics (33%)

    vs The Downfall of Pompeii: overlaps at 2–4 players · about the same length · +0.3 heavier

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