Rank 01Why this
Also Touch-Friendly and Turn-Based, like Small World.
- 2012
Games like Small World
- 19 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Small World also play
The closest matches to Small World: Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition, Root, Talisman: Digital Classic Edition, Carcassonne - Tiles & Tactics, and Patchwork. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Turn-Based and Board Game, like Small World.
- $1.74 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
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Patchwork
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Small World.
Rank 06 
Eight-Minute Empire
Why this: Also Touch-Friendly and Asynchronous Multiplayer, like Small World.
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Wargroove
Why this: Also 4 Player Local and Turn-Based, like Small World.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Small World
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition
Also Touch-Friendly and Turn-Based, like Small World.
- 86% of 2,533 reviews
- 2
- 3Talisman: Digital Classic Edition
Also Turn-Based and Board Game, like Small World.
- 78% of 3,428 reviews
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- 5
- 6Eight-Minute Empire
Also Touch-Friendly and Asynchronous Multiplayer, like Small World.
- 74% of 62 reviews
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- 12D&D Lords of Waterdeep
Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and Turn-Based, like Small World.
- 94% of 1,301 reviews
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- 15Evolution Board Game
Also Asynchronous Multiplayer and 4 Player Local, like Small World.
- 84% of 235 reviews
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- Released: 2013
- Developer: Days of Wonder
- Price: $1.99−80%checked Oct 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 69% of 628 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Easy to learn hard to master
- Fast paced strategic conquest
- Great for solo play
- Challenging
- Contemplative
- Lighthearted
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Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Small World, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Dominion
Why this: Shares deck building with Small World.
Card Hunter
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Board Game, like Small World.
Star Realms
Why this: Also Touch-Friendly and Board Game, like Small World.
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Small World.
Cards & Tankards
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tabletop, like Small World.
More from Days of Wonder
Other recommendable Steam games by Days of Wonder, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Splendor
Why this: Also Board Game and Tabletop, like Small World.
Memoir '44 Online
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Board Game, like Small World.
About Small World
The closest matches to Small World: Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition, Root, Talisman: Digital Classic Edition, Carcassonne - Tiles & Tactics, and Patchwork. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Small World is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition, Root and Talisman: Digital Classic Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, contemplative and lighthearted, and single out its asymmetrical abilities and deck building. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Small World: CONTROL FANTASY RACES, SET OFF TO CONQUER NEW LANDS, OVERTHROW YOUR ENEMIES AND CLAIM THE VICTORY! In this digital adaptation of the legendary board game, dive into a world inhabited by whimsical fantasy races.
Is Small World worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 69% of 628 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 80% off, now $1.99 (checked Oct 3).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 17 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 7 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Fast paced strategic conquest
- Great for solo play
- Streamlined digital adaptation
- Whimsical faction combinations matter
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game crashes more than any other game I have ever purchased, and I have been buying games on steam for over 20 years. Dont buy this. its garbage.”
“A fun game, housed in a broken, unstable platform. Would be very enjoyable if the game didn't constantly crash.”
People who play it also play: Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition, Root, Talisman: Digital Classic Edition
Frequently asked about Small World
Can I run it?
Does Small World run on Steam Deck?
Small World is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Small World cost?
Small World is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Small World have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Small World supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Small World?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Small World are Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition, Root, Talisman: Digital Classic Edition.
Who developed Small World?
Small World was developed by Days of Wonder and published by Days of Wonder, Twin Sails Interactive.