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Shadows: Amsterdam(2018)

★ 6.6 BGG2–8 playersWeight 1.29
Cooperative GameDeductionModular Board

Games like Shadows: Amsterdam

Looking for games like Shadows: Amsterdam? It lives on the energy of a full, loud table and quick rounds — built on asymmetric powers that make your side play unlike any other and pulling together against a game that fights back. 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

One Round?(2025)

★ 7.12–12 playersWeight 1.1
ISO Match
64/100

Shares Cooperative Game + 3 more

Communication LimitsCooperative GameDeduction

MicroMacro: Crime City – Full House(2021)

★ 7.61–4 players15 minWeight 1.2
ISO Match
63/100

Shares Cooperative Game + 2 more

Cooperative GameDeductionScenario / Mission / Campaign Game

Dungeon Fighter(2011)

★ 6.81–6 players45 minWeight 1.8
ISO Match
62/100

Shares Cooperative Game + 3 more

Cooperative GameDice RollingModular Board

MicroMacro: Crime City – All In(2022)

★ 7.81–4 players15 minWeight 1.1
ISO Match
62/100

Shares Cooperative Game + 2 more

Cooperative GameDeductionScenario / Mission / Campaign Game

Hedgehog Roll(2019)

★ 6.41–4 playersWeight 1.0
ISO Match
61/100

Shares Cooperative Game + 3 more

Cooperative GameModular BoardPoint to Point Movement

Rear Window(2022)

★ 7.43–5 players40 minWeight 1.7
ISO Match
61/100

Shares Cooperative Game + 2 more

Communication LimitsCooperative GameDeduction

French Toast(2021)

★ 6.92–10 playersWeight 1.0
ISO Match
61/100

Shares Cooperative Game + 3 more

Communication LimitsCooperative GameDeduction

5-Minute Mystery(2020)

★ 7.01–6 playersWeight 1.2
ISO Match
61/100

Shares Cooperative Game + 2 more

Cooperative GameDeductionReal-Time

Hidden Games Tatort: Königsmord(2021)

★ 7.51–6 playersWeight 1.2
ISO Match
60/100

Shares Cooperative Game + 2 more

Cooperative GameDeductionScenario / Mission / Campaign Game

Rivet Wars: Reloaded(2025)

★ 8.11–4 players30 minWeight 1.0
ISO Match
60/100

Shares Cooperative Game + 3 more

Area MovementCooperative GameGrid Movement

Just One(2018)

★ 7.63–7 players20 minWeight 1.0
ISO Match
59/100

Shares Cooperative Game + 1 more

Communication LimitsCooperative GameDeduction

Paranormal Detectives(2019)

★ 6.92–6 players30 minWeight 1.7
ISO Match
59/100

Shares Cooperative Game + 1 more

ActingCooperative GameHand Management

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