Settlers of Catan, is one of themost popular board games available today.
There are several reasons for this, including its strong design and its trading mechanics.
This combination of elements, along with numerous editions and collaborations have propelled Catan’s popularity into the stratosphere.
Well, here’s another game about being a builder in the ancient world.
This game is a bit simpler than Catan, but don’t mistake that for it being gentler.
Move from mere settlements and cities to an entire kingdom!
This simplified version of the classic game, made with younger players in mind, is a great stepping stone for those wishing to introduce children and non-gamers to our hobby with a simpler experience.
Perhaps you’d like to play a game that’s similar to Catan, but thematically larger?
Well, if that’s the case, Kingdom Builder is perfect for you.
Countless fantastic adventures for you and your friends
Always pick the T-Rex pawn.
Catan gives you points for building the longest road internet.
Well, this game is all about building roads, or, more specifically, train tracks.
Its rules are delightfully simple.
Collect cards, build trains, connect cities on the map.
Well, Terraforming Mars increases it even further, and could be regarded as its final evolution.
When terraforming a planet, there are loads of factors to take into consideration.
Players that prefer to focus on strategy, as opposed to haggling, will like Carcassonne.
Sometimes, your only competitor is yourself
Agricola is like if Stardew Valley was a board game.
you oughta grow, upgrade, and tend to your farm.
Collecting resources and building various structures will get you more points.
FAQ
Is Terraforming Mars better than Catan?
It’s not possible to give definitive answers to questions about which games are better than others.
Why is Catan so famous?
Because it’s good.
That’s not the only factor, of course.
The tabletop gaming industry is, unfortunately far from being a perfect meritocracy.
Looking for new ways to spice up your Settlers of Catan games?
Try out these expansions and extensions to add some variety to your games.
