Gloomhaven vs Pandemic
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.
Pandemic
Pandemic is the classic cooperative board game where players work as a team of disease-fighting specialists to save the world from four deadly outbreaks. Each player has a unique role with special abilities. Travel between cities, treat infections, and find cures before the diseases overwhelm humanity.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | Pandemic |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 185 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 7.6 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2008 ✓ |
| Price | 140 | 35 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 | 45 ✓ |
| Min Age | 12 | 8 ✓ |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 2.44 |
Gloomhaven wins in 4 categories, Pandemic wins in 4 categories.