Catan vs Spirit Island
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Catan
Catan is the classic strategy game that introduced modern board gaming to the world. Players build settlements, cities, and roads on the island of Catan by collecting and trading resources. The modular board creates a different island each game. Trade and negotiation are key as players work to become the dominant settlement on Catan.
Spirit Island
Spirit Island is a cooperative game where players are spirits defending their island from invading colonizers. Unlike most cooperative games where players are the underdog, here players grow increasingly powerful as the game progresses. Each spirit has unique powers and abilities, offering high replayability.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Catan | Spirit Island |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 583 | 11 ✓ |
| Rating | 7.1 | 8.4 ✓ |
| Year Published | 1995 ✓ | 2017 |
| Price | 35 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 3 | 1 ✓ |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.33 | 4.06 ✓ |
Catan wins in 4 categories, Spirit Island wins in 4 categories.