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Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game(2010)

★ 7.1 BGG2–6 playersWeight 2.79
Dice RollingModular BoardRoll / Spin and Move

Games like Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game

Looking for games like Invasion from Outer Space: The Martian Game? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn — built on asymmetric powers that make your side play unlike any other and pushing your luck against the roll. 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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70/100

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★ 7.42–5 playersWeight 2.7
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Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack(2012)

★ 7.82–5 players150 minWeight 2.6
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69/100

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Duel of Ages Set 1: Worldspanner(2003)

★ 6.52–16 playersWeight 2.9
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69/100

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Dungeon Saga: Dwarf King's Quest(2015)

★ 7.22–5 playersWeight 2.5
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68/100

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