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Joust(2019)

★ 5.3 BGG2–4 players30 minWeight 1.67
Action QueueGrid MovementRace

Games like Joust

Looking for games like Joust? 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

12 recommendations · scored by ISO

8Bit Box(2018)

★ 6.23–6 playersWeight 1.6
ISO Match
71/100

Shares Action Queue + 3 more

Action QueueAuction / BiddingGrid Movement

VOLT: Robot Battle Arena(2014)

★ 6.92–4 playersWeight 2.0
ISO Match
63/100

Shares Action Queue + 2 more

Action QueueGrid MovementProgrammed Movement

Final Act(2016)

★ 7.52 players50 minWeight 2.1
ISO Match
63/100

Shares Action Queue + 2 more

Action QueueGrid MovementLine of Sight

VOLT(2018)

★ 6.72–4 playersWeight 2.0
ISO Match
63/100

Shares Action Queue + 2 more

Action QueueGrid MovementProgrammed Movement

Robo Rally Dice(2026)

★ 7.02–4 players30 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
63/100

Shares Action Queue + 3 more

Action QueueBiasGrid Movement

Wings of War: Deluxe Set(2007)

★ 7.32–4 playersWeight 2.0
ISO Match
63/100

Shares Action Queue + 1 more

Action QueuePlayer EliminationSimulation

Gizmos(2018)

★ 7.42–4 players40 minWeight 2.1
ISO Match
63/100

Shares Action Queue + 1 more

Action QueueContractsOpen Drafting

Wings of War: Watch Your Back!(2005)

★ 7.02–4 playersWeight 1.7
ISO Match
62/100

Shares Action Queue + 1 more

Action QueuePlayer EliminationSimulation

Die Zukunft von Camelot(2022)

★ 6.92–5 players45 minWeight 1.7
ISO Match
62/100

Shares Action Queue + 1 more

Action QueueSimultaneous Action Selection

Daytona 500(1990)

★ 7.12–4 playersWeight 1.8
ISO Match
62/100

Shares Grid Movement + 1 more

Auction / BiddingGrid MovementHand Management

Autoscooter(1999)

★ 6.22–8 players60 minWeight 2.1
ISO Match
62/100

Shares Action Queue + 2 more

Action QueueGrid MovementProgrammed Movement

Billabong(1992)

★ 6.82–4 playersWeight 1.9
ISO Match
62/100

Shares Grid Movement + 1 more

Grid MovementRaceSquare Grid

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