Gloomhaven vs Everdell
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Gloomhaven
Gloomhaven is a game of tactical combat in a persistent world of shifting motives. Players take on the role of wandering mercenaries with their own specializations, goals, and personal stories. Each scenario in Gloomhaven presents a new challenge, and players must work together to overcome enemies and obstacles. Between scenarios, players improve their characters by gaining new abilities, items, and perks. The game also features a legacy-style component where choices made in one scenario affect future scenarios.
Everdell
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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | Everdell |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 30 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 8 |
| Year Published | 2017 ✓ | 2018 |
| Price | 140 | 55 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 | 1 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 80 |
| Min Age | 12 | 10 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 2.86 |
Gloomhaven wins in 5 categories, Everdell wins in 2 categories.