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Layers(2018)

★ 6.5 BGG1–4 players20 minWeight 1.80
Pattern BuildingPattern RecognitionReal-Time

Games like Layers

Looking for games like Layers? 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

On the Dot(2006)

★ 6.22–4 playersWeight 1.6
ISO Match
76/100

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Pattern BuildingPattern RecognitionReal-Time

Ubongo 3D(2009)

★ 7.12–4 playersWeight 1.9
ISO Match
75/100

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Grid CoveragePattern BuildingReal-Time

Ubongo: Duel(2008)

★ 6.82 playersWeight 1.8
ISO Match
75/100

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Pattern BuildingReal-Time

Ubongo Extreme(2007)

★ 6.72–4 playersWeight 1.9
ISO Match
75/100

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Pattern BuildingReal-Time

Genius Star(2020)

★ 7.11–2 playersWeight 1.7
ISO Match
74/100

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Pattern BuildingReal-Time

Ubongo! Junior(2012)

★ 6.72–4 playersWeight 1.6
ISO Match
74/100

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Pattern RecognitionReal-TimeTile Placement

Ubongo Trigo(2012)

★ 6.41–4 playersWeight 1.5
ISO Match
73/100

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Pattern RecognitionReal-TimeTile Placement

ウボンゴ ポケモン (Ubongo Pokémon)(2022)

★ 6.51–4 players15 minWeight 2.0
ISO Match
73/100

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Pattern RecognitionReal-TimeTile Placement

Katamino Duo(2006)

★ 6.61–2 players10 minWeight 1.3
ISO Match
71/100

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Pattern BuildingPattern RecognitionRace

SET(1988)

★ 6.51–20 players30 minWeight 1.6
ISO Match
71/100

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Pattern RecognitionReal-TimeSpeed Matching

Ubongo(2003)

★ 6.71–4 players25 minWeight 1.5
ISO Match
70/100

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Grid CoveragePattern BuildingReal-Time

Triovision(2008)

★ 6.41–6 playersWeight 1.3
ISO Match
69/100

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Pattern BuildingPattern Recognition

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