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Embark(2018)

★ 6.9 BGG2–5 players30 minWeight 2.17
Area Majority / InfluenceSimultaneous Action SelectionWorker Placement

Games like Embark

Looking for games like Embark? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn — built on the tension of claiming the best spots before anyone else can and the constant fight to control more of the board than your rivals. 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

12 recommendations · scored by ISO

Oilfield(2016)

★ 6.82–5 playersWeight 2.6
ISO Match
68/100

Shares Area Majority / Influence + 2 more

Area Majority / InfluenceAuction / BiddingSimultaneous Action Selection

Impendium(2022)

★ 6.91–6 players30 minWeight 2.5
ISO Match
67/100

Shares Area Majority / Influence + 1 more

Area Majority / InfluenceSemi-Cooperative GameWorker Placement

Templars' Journey(2017)

★ 6.23–5 players60 minWeight 2.7
ISO Match
67/100

Shares Area Majority / Influence + 2 more

Area Majority / InfluenceSimultaneous Action SelectionTake That

Red Outpost(2019)

★ 6.91–4 playersWeight 2.5
ISO Match
66/100

Shares Area Majority / Influence + 1 more

Area Majority / InfluenceWorker Placement

Venezia(2001)

★ 5.82–4 players60 minWeight 2.3
ISO Match
66/100

Shares Area Majority / Influence + 1 more

Area Majority / InfluenceSimultaneous Action Selection

The Court of Miracles(2019)

★ 6.92–5 playersWeight 2.1
ISO Match
66/100

Shares Area Majority / Influence + 1 more

Area Majority / InfluenceSecret Unit DeploymentWorker Placement

Tidal Blades: Banner Festival(2022)

★ 7.02–5 playersWeight 1.9
ISO Match
66/100

Shares Area Majority / Influence + 1 more

Area Majority / InfluenceHand ManagementSimultaneous Action Selection

MOB: Big Apple(2022)

★ 7.02 playersWeight 2.1
ISO Match
66/100

Shares Area Majority / Influence + 1 more

Area Majority / InfluenceDifferent Dice MovementWorker Placement

Goldbräu(2004)

★ 6.53–4 playersWeight 2.5
ISO Match
66/100

Shares Area Majority / Influence + 1 more

Area Majority / InfluenceSimultaneous Action SelectionStock Holding

Don't Turn Your Back(2015)

★ 6.92–4 playersWeight 2.4
ISO Match
65/100

Shares Area Majority / Influence + 1 more

Area Majority / InfluenceDeck, Bag, and Pool BuildingWorker Placement

Hiroba(2022)

★ 6.92–4 playersWeight 1.9
ISO Match
65/100

Shares Area Majority / Influence + 1 more

Area Majority / InfluenceGrid CoverageWorker Placement

Doge(2000)

★ 6.53–4 playersWeight 2.5
ISO Match
65/100

Shares Area Majority / Influence + 1 more

Area Majority / InfluenceAuction / BiddingSimultaneous Action Selection

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