Scythe vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Scythe
Scythe is an engine-building game set in an alternate-history 1920s Europe. Players control factions seeking power and influence through economic development, area control, and combat. Each player builds their economic engine by constructing buildings, farming resources, and deploying mechs. The game features a unique combat system and beautiful artwork.
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
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.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Scythe | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 7 ✓ | 239 |
| Rating | 8.3 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2016 | 2014 ✓ |
| Price | 75 | 55 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 5 | 5 |
| Play Time (min) | 115 ✓ | 120 |
| Min Age | 14 | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.44 ✓ | 3.03 |
Scythe wins in 5 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game wins in 2 categories.