SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Exceptional consensus · 7 wins
SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Best for: Strategy hobbyists, solo gamers, science enthusiasts
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Scythe
Jamey Stegmaier · Stonemaier Games · 2016
In alternate 1920s Eastern Europe, factions build economic engines, deploy diesel-punk mechs, and control territories. Despite the mechs, combat is rare and costly — the game rewards efficient resource management over aggression. Asymmetric factions and modular board ensure variety.
Players
1–5
Time
115 min
Ages
14+
Difficulty
Heavy
Why you'll like it
- Stunning alternate-history art and world-building
- Engine-building is deeply satisfying
- Asymmetric factions give unique strategic identities
- Excellent solo automata mode
- Combat is meaningful but never dominant
May not be for you if…
- Despite mechs, this is an economic game — not a war game
- Analysis paralysis can make it slow
- First game takes 2+ hours
- Player interaction is mostly indirect
Best for
Strategy gamersengine-building fanssolo gamers
Awards
- 2016Dice TowerGame of the Year
- 2016Golden GeekGame of the Year
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