Gloomhaven vs Terraforming Mars
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.
Terraforming Mars
In Terraforming Mars, players take on the role of corporations working together to terraform the planet Mars. Players compete for victory points while raising temperature, creating oxygen, and covering the planet with water. Each player manages their own corporation, playing project cards that represent technologies, infrastructure, or events.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Gloomhaven | Terraforming Mars |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 1 ✓ | 4 |
| Rating | 8.8 ✓ | 8.4 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2016 ✓ |
| Price | 140 | 50 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 | 1 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 60 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 | 12 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.84 ✓ | 3.24 |
Gloomhaven wins in 4 categories, Terraforming Mars wins in 3 categories.