Terraforming Mars vs Spirit Island
Side by side comparison of two top board games
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.
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 | Terraforming Mars | Spirit Island |
|---|---|---|
| BGG Rank | 4 ✓ | 11 |
| Rating | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Year Published | 2016 ✓ | 2017 |
| Price | 50 ✓ | 65 |
| Min Players | 1 | 1 |
| Max Players | 5 ✓ | 4 |
| Play Time (min) | 120 | 120 |
| Min Age | 12 ✓ | 13 |
| Complexity (1-5) | 3.24 | 4.06 ✓ |
Terraforming Mars wins in 5 categories, Spirit Island wins in 1 categories.