SEED GAME#2085 BGG all-time

Ys(2004)

★ 6.9 BGG2–4 playersWeight 2.92
Area Majority / InfluenceAuction / BiddingCommodity Speculation

Games like Ys

Looking for games like Ys? It's a strategy game with real decisions on every turn — built on the constant fight to control more of the board than your rivals. 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

Doge(2000)

★ 6.53–4 playersWeight 2.5
ISO Match
70/100

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Area Majority / InfluenceAuction / BiddingSimultaneous Action Selection

Builders of Blankenburg(2016)

★ 7.02–5 players60 minWeight 2.7
ISO Match
69/100

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Area Majority / InfluenceAuction / BiddingVariable Player Powers

Oktoberfest(2017)

★ 6.13–5 players90 minWeight 2.8
ISO Match
69/100

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Area Majority / InfluenceAuction / BiddingCommodity Speculation

Black Gold(2011)

★ 6.82–5 playersWeight 2.6
ISO Match
69/100

Shares Auction / Bidding + 1 more

Auction / BiddingCommodity Speculation

Children of Fire(2005)

★ 5.62–5 players60 minWeight 2.5
ISO Match
67/100

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Area Majority / InfluenceAuction / Bidding

Power Grid: Factory Manager(2009)

★ 6.82–5 players60 minWeight 3.0
ISO Match
67/100

Shares Auction / Bidding + 1 more

Auction / BiddingCommodity Speculation

Rialto(2013)

★ 6.92–5 players45 minWeight 2.5
ISO Match
67/100

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Area Majority / InfluenceAuction / BiddingOpen Drafting

Rice Wars(2008)

★ 5.32–5 players60 minWeight 2.8
ISO Match
67/100

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Area Majority / InfluenceAuction / BiddingOpen Drafting

Constantinopolis(2010)

★ 6.92–5 playersWeight 3.1
ISO Match
66/100

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Auction / BiddingCommodity Speculation

Hermagor(2006)

★ 6.92–5 playersWeight 3.2
ISO Match
66/100

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Area Majority / InfluenceAuction / BiddingCommodity Speculation

Capitol(2001)

★ 6.82–4 playersWeight 2.6
ISO Match
66/100

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Area Majority / InfluenceAuction / BiddingTurn Order: Progressive

Giganten(1999)

★ 6.73–4 playersWeight 2.6
ISO Match
66/100

Shares Auction / Bidding + 1 more

Auction / BiddingCommodity SpeculationMulti-Use Cards

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