Lost in R'lyeh(2016)
Games like Lost in R'lyeh
Looking for games like Lost in R'lyeh? It's quick to teach and quick to play, easy to get to the table on any night — built on the squeeze of wringing the most out of a limited hand. 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.
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Unspeakable Words: Deluxe Edition(2015)
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Cockroach Poker Royal(2012)
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Cockroach Poker(2004)
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Arkham Horror: Lovecraft Letter(2025)
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Love Letter: Adventure Time(2015)
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Family Business(1982)
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Love Letter: The Hobbit – The Battle of the Five Armies(2015)
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