Everdell vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Side by side comparison of two top board games

Everdell
⭐ 8# 30💰 $55👤 1-4
Everdell is a worker placement and tableau-building game set in a whimsical forest world. Players lead a group of critters to build a city by gathering resources, constructing buildings, and welcoming new residents. The game features a dynamic worker placement system where the number of workers available increases over time.
AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building

Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
⭐ 7.5# 239💰 $55👤 2-5
Dead of Winter is a cooperative survival game set in a zombie apocalypse. Each player leads a colony of survivors, completing personal and group objectives. The Crossroads system triggers story events that change the game. A traitor mechanic adds suspicion and tension.
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Everdell | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 30 ✓ | 239 |
| Rating | 8 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2018 | 2014 ✓ |
| Price | 55 | 55 |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 80 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 10 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 2.86 | 3.03 ✓ |
Everdell wins in 5 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game wins in 3 categories.
Everdell — Time Estimates
1-Player Game40 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game80 min
Full table experience
Learning Session90 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game — Time Estimates
2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session120 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Everdell
Categories
AnimalsCard GameFantasyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsCard DraftingHand ManagementIncomeOpen DraftingSet CollectionTableau BuildingWorker Placement
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Categories
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingHand ManagementHidden RolesRole PlayingScenario / Mission / Campaign GameTeam-Based GameTraitor GameVariable Player PowersVoting
Rating Comparison
Everdell8
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Everdell or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Everdell has a rating of 8, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 7.5. Everdell is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Everdell or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Everdell costs approximately $55 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game costs approximately $55. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Everdell or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Everdell supports 1-4 players and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports 2-5 players. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports more players.
Is Everdell or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Everdell has a complexity weight of 2.86 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 3.03. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Everdell or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Everdell takes about 80 minutes to play, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game takes about 120 minutes. Everdell is the quicker game.