Thru the Appalachian(2020)
Games like Thru the Appalachian
Looking for games like Thru the Appalachian? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn — built on the chase to complete the right combinations and deciding how far to press before it all comes apart. 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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Paper Dungeons: A Dungeon Scrawler Game(2020)
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Rustling Leaves(2020)
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Daydream(2025)
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Biblios: Quill and Parchment(2021)
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The Castles of Burgundy: The Dice Game(2017)
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Railroad Ink Challenge: Lush Green Edition(2021)
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7 Wonders Dice(2025)
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Miams(2025)
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Cat Café(2019)
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Waypoints(2023)
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Pencil Park(2017)
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