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Iberian Railways(2017)

★ 6.8 BGG3–5 playersWeight 2.63
ConnectionsEnd Game BonusesHexagon Grid

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Looking for games like Iberian Railways? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn — built on carving out routes before your rivals box you in. 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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Balkan Railways(2023)

★ 7.13–5 players40 minWeight 2.8
ISO Match
85/100

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Photosynthesis(2017)

★ 6.92–4 players30 minWeight 2.3
ISO Match
69/100

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Iberian Gauge(2017)

★ 7.33–5 players60 minWeight 2.5
ISO Match
68/100

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Gulf, Mobile & Ohio(2008)

★ 7.13–5 playersWeight 2.8
ISO Match
67/100

Shares Connections + 2 more

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Railways of the World(2005)

★ 7.72–6 players120 minWeight 3.0
ISO Match
66/100

Shares Connections + 5 more

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At the Gates of Loyang(2009)

★ 7.31–4 players60 minWeight 3.1
ISO Match
64/100

Shares Income + 2 more

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Empire Builder(1982)

★ 7.02–6 players180 minWeight 2.6
ISO Match
64/100

Shares Connections + 2 more

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Eurorails(1990)

★ 7.12–6 playersWeight 2.7
ISO Match
64/100

Shares Connections + 2 more

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Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West(2023)

★ 8.62–5 players20 minWeight 2.6
ISO Match
64/100

Shares Connections + 2 more

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Maglev Metro(2021)

★ 7.21–4 players60 minWeight 2.8
ISO Match
63/100

Shares End Game Bonuses + 2 more

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Texas & Pacific(2010)

★ 7.02–6 playersWeight 2.8
ISO Match
63/100

Shares Hexagon Grid + 2 more

Auction / BiddingHexagon GridIncome

Irish Gauge(2014)

★ 7.23–5 players60 minWeight 2.3
ISO Match
63/100

Shares Hexagon Grid + 2 more

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