Spike(2014)
Games like Spike
Looking for games like Spike? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn — built on carving out routes before your rivals box you in. 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.
12 recommendations · scored by ISO
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String Railway: Transport(2011)
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Santa Fe(1992)
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Orient Express(2017)
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Cube Express(2024)
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Across the United States(2019)
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Rail USA(2014)
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Railroad Dice 2(2005)
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Robber Barons(2005)
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Precious Cargo(2019)
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Pioneers(2017)
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L'Aéropostale(2013)
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