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Iro(2022)

★ 7.5 BGG2 players10 minWeight 1.25
Grid MovementSquare GridStatic Capture

Games like Iro

Looking for games like Iro? It's a duel in the truest sense, every decision weighed against a single opponent across the table. 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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★ 7.32 players15 minWeight 1.7
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Kamisado Max(2014)

★ 7.32 playersWeight 1.7
ISO Match
74/100

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TacTiki(2022)

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Malawi(1986)

★ 6.32 players20 minWeight 2.4
ISO Match
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Pyrga(2014)

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73/100

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Thrive(2020)

★ 6.62 playersWeight 1.4
ISO Match
72/100

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Upthrust(1987)

★ 6.11–4 players10 minWeight 1.3
ISO Match
72/100

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Dameo(2000)

★ 7.52 players40 minWeight 2.7
ISO Match
72/100

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Sabotage(1985)

★ 5.72 players30 minWeight 1.5
ISO Match
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