In the Ashes(2022)
Games like In the Ashes
Looking for games like In the Ashes? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn. 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.
12 recommendations · scored by ISO
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Seven Bridges(2020)
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En Route(2025)
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Railroad Ink Challenge: Lush Green Edition(2021)
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Aban!(2022)
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Railroad Ink Challenge: Shining Yellow Edition(2021)
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The Isle of Cats: Explore & Draw(2022)
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A Wayfarer's Tale: The Journey Begins(2025)
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Four Against Darkness(2016)
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Next Station: Paris(2024)
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