Best Simultaneous Action games
All players choose their action secretly then reveal simultaneously, eliminating downtime and adding mind-games.
How ISO scores this list:Mechanic overlap 45%·Complexity proximity 35%·Player-count fit 20%·BGG quality multiplier applied
12 games · scored by ISO
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Gloomhaven(2017)
★ 8.51–4 players60 minWeight 3.9
ISO Match
85/100
Action QueueAction RetrievalCampaign / Battle Card Driven
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Spirit Island(2017)
★ 8.31–4 players90 minWeight 4.1
ISO Match
83/100
Action RetrievalArea Majority / InfluenceAutomatic Resource Growth
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Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion(2020)
★ 8.41–4 players30 minWeight 3.6
ISO Match
84/100
Action QueueAction RetrievalCampaign / Battle Card Driven
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Twilight Struggle(2005)
★ 8.22 players120 minWeight 3.6
ISO Match
82/100
Action / EventAdvantage TokenArea Majority / Influence
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Slay the Spire: The Board Game(2024)
★ 8.71–4 players30 minWeight 2.9
ISO Match
87/100
Cooperative GameDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDice Rolling
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Frosthaven(2022)
★ 8.71–4 players90 minWeight 4.4
ISO Match
87/100
Campaign / Battle Card DrivenCommunication LimitsCooperative Game
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Orléans(2014)
★ 8.12–5 players90 minWeight 3.0
ISO Match
81/100
ContractsDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingEnd Game Bonuses
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Heat: Pedal to the Metal(2022)
★ 8.01–6 players30 minWeight 2.2
ISO Match
80/100
Catch the LeaderDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingHand Management
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Food Chain Magnate(2015)
★ 8.02–5 players120 minWeight 4.2
ISO Match
80/100
Delayed PurchaseIncomeMarket
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Blood Rage(2015)
★ 7.92–4 players60 minWeight 2.9
ISO Match
79/100
Action PointsArea Majority / InfluenceArea Movement
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Quacks(2018)
★ 7.82–4 players45 minWeight 1.9
ISO Match
78/100
Catch the LeaderDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingDelayed Purchase
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Race for the Galaxy(2007)
★ 7.72–4 players30 minWeight 3.0
ISO Match
77/100
End Game BonusesFollowHand Management
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