Gloomhaven vs Spirit Island
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.
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 | Gloomhaven | Spirit Island |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 11 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 8.4 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2017 |
| Price | 140 | 65 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 | 1 |
| Max Players | 4 | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 | 4.06 ✓ |
Gloomhaven wins in 4 categories, Spirit Island wins in 2 categories.