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Insecta: The Ladies of Entomology(2022)

★ 6.9 BGG2–4 playersWeight 2.14
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Games like Insecta: The Ladies of Entomology

Looking for games like Insecta: The Ladies of Entomology? 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.

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

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★ 6.62–4 players40 minWeight 2.3
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78/100

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ISO Match
78/100

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WaldMeister(2022)

★ 7.72 players20 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
77/100

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C-Cross(2015)

★ 7.52 players20 minWeight 2.0
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76/100

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★ 6.42 players15 minWeight 1.6
ISO Match
76/100

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Gauss(2009)

★ 7.02 players15 minWeight 1.8
ISO Match
76/100

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Tangrams Competitive Party Game(1930)

★ 5.61–6 players30 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
76/100

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Lino(2010)

★ 6.82 players20 minWeight 2.4
ISO Match
76/100

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