Rising 5: Runes of Asteros(2017)
Games like Rising 5: Runes of Asteros
Looking for games like Rising 5: Runes of Asteros? It puts everyone on the same side, sweating one shared problem that fights back — built on pulling together against a game that fights back 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.
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HERO versus GUARDIAN: A Game of Dungeon Craft(2013)
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Arkham Express(2010)
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Regimen: the Lions of Bukit Chandu(2013)
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Unlock!: Game Adventures(2021)
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Side Quest: Nemesis(2023)
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Spark Riders 3000(2024)
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AI Space Puzzle(2023)
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EXIT: The Game – Advent Calendar: The Magic of Christmas(2025)
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Professor Evil and The Citadel of Time(2017)
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The Morrison Game Factory(2024)
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EXIT: The Game – Advent Calendar: The Intergalactic Race(2024)
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