Spirit Island vs Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Side by side comparison of two top board games
Spirit Island
⭐ 8.4# 11💰 $65👤 1-4
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.
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
⭐ 7.5# 239💰 $55👤 2-5
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.
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Spirit Island | Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 11 ✓ | 239 |
| Rating | 8.4 ✓ | 7.5 |
| Year Published | 2017 | 2014 ✓ |
| Price | 65 | 55 ✓ |
| Min Players | 1 ✓ | 2 |
| Max Players | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 13 ✓ | 14 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 4.06 ✓ | 3.03 |
Spirit Island wins in 5 categories, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game wins in 3 categories.
Spirit Island — Time Estimates
1-Player Game90 min
Quick session with a smaller group
4-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session135 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game — Time Estimates
2-Player Game60 min
Quick session with a smaller group
5-Player Game120 min
Full table experience
Learning Session120 min
First time playing (includes setup & rule explanation)
Category & Mechanic Comparison
Spirit Island
Categories
FantasyFightingMythologyTerritory Building
Mechanics
Action PointsAction QueueArea Majority / InfluenceCooperative PlayHand ManagementModular BoardSimultaneous Action SelectionVariable Player Powers
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game
Categories
BluffingHorrorSurvivalZombies
Mechanics
Cooperative PlayDice RollingHand ManagementHidden RolesRole PlayingScenario / Mission / Campaign GameTeam-Based GameTraitor GameVariable Player PowersVoting
Rating Comparison
Spirit Island8.4
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game7.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which game has a higher rating, Spirit Island or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Spirit Island has a rating of 8.4, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 7.5. Spirit Island is rated higher.
Which game is more affordable, Spirit Island or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Spirit Island costs approximately $65 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game costs approximately $55. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is the more affordable option.
Which game supports more players, Spirit Island or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Spirit Island supports 1-4 players and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports 2-5 players. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game supports more players.
Is Spirit Island or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game more complex?
On a scale of 1-5, Spirit Island has a complexity weight of 4.06 and Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game has 3.03. Spirit Island is the more complex game.
Which game has a shorter play time, Spirit Island or Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game?
Spirit Island takes about 120 minutes to play, while Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game takes about 120 minutes. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game is the quicker game.