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Cutthroat Caverns: Anniversary Edition(2019)

★ 7.0 BGG3–6 playersWeight 2.14
Hand ManagementPlayer EliminationTake That

Games like Cutthroat Caverns: Anniversary Edition

Looking for games like Cutthroat Caverns: Anniversary Edition? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn — built on the squeeze of wringing the most out of a limited hand. This page rounds up 12 of the closest alternatives, scored on mechanical overlap with the original (45%), complexity match (35%), and player-count fit (20%), then weighted by BoardGameGeek community ratings so every pick is one players genuinely rate. The strongest matches come first; the further down you go, the more a game trades exact overlap for a fresh take on the same core appeal.

How ISO scores this list:Mechanic overlap 45%·Complexity proximity 35%·Player-count fit 20%·BGG quality multiplier applied

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★ 7.22–6 players30 minWeight 2.0
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74/100

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★ 6.72–4 playersWeight 1.8
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La Cosa Nostra(2014)

★ 7.53–5 players90 minWeight 2.6
ISO Match
72/100

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GOSU(2010)

★ 6.52–4 playersWeight 2.4
ISO Match
72/100

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Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game(2013)

★ 6.32–4 playersWeight 1.9
ISO Match
72/100

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Dr. McNinja's Legendary Showdown(2014)

★ 6.32–7 players30 minWeight 1.8
ISO Match
72/100

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Boss Monster: 10th Anniversary Edition(2023)

★ 7.12–4 players30 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
71/100

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Front Line No Komrades(2016)

★ 6.02–8 players20 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
71/100

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Captain Marvel: Secret Skrulls(2019)

★ 6.04–7 players30 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
71/100

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BANG!: The Walking Dead(2014)

★ 6.44–7 playersWeight 1.8
ISO Match
71/100

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Danmaku!!(2016)

★ 7.14–8 players30 minWeight 2.4
ISO Match
71/100

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Dubious Alliance Fantasy Card Trading Game(2013)

★ 6.33–7 players60 minWeight 1.9
ISO Match
71/100

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