*Star(1999)
Games like *Star
Looking for games like *Star? It's a duel in the truest sense, every decision weighed against a single opponent across the table. 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
Twixt(1962)
Shares Connections
The Game of Y(1953)
Shares Connections
TransAmerica & Japan(2019)
Shares Connections
Block Ness(2021)
Shares Connections
Connect5(2019)
Shares Connections
Hex(1942)
Shares Connections
ConHex(2002)
Shares Connections
Polaris(2025)
Shares Connections
Passtally(2018)
Shares Connections
Scratch & Catch(2025)
Shares Connections
Ta Yü(1999)
Shares Connections
Neuroriders(2024)
Shares Connections
As an Amazon Associate, ISO earns from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability vary; ISO never displays prices. Affiliate links are marked rel="sponsored" per FTC guidelines.
Get picks tuned to your shelf
This list is built from community data. Sign in to ISO and log what you own — your personal feed factors in your complexity preferences, play history, and the games already on your shelf.
Get personalized recommendations →Free · no credit card · 2-minute setup
More recommendation lists
/pic147590.jpg)
/pic6343881.jpg)
/pic2923016.jpg)
/pic5079453.jpg)
/pic6029823.png)
/pic8337644.png)
/pic167362.jpg)
/pic6955152.jpg)
/pic8140888.jpg)
/pic4111006.png)
/pic8923654.jpg)
/pic7016450.jpg)
/pic7603769.png)