Rank 01Games like Backgammon
- 28 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Backgammon also play
The closest matches to Backgammon: Wingspan, The Castles of Burgundy, Quilts and Cats of Calico, Risk, and Tumblestone. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares dice rolling and ai opponents with Backgammon.
- $5.24 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Rank 03- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 04 
Rank 05 
Tumblestone
Why this: Same competitive mood as Backgammon.
Rank 06 
Rento Fortune: Online Dice Board Game (大富翁)
Why this: Shares dice rolling with Backgammon.
Rank 07 
Just Go
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Backgammon.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Backgammon
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- Released: 2017
- Developer: baKno Games
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 2
- 40% of 15 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Classic board game experience
- Customizable tables and pieces
- Quick matches
- Chill
- Competitive
- Relaxing
More games like Backgammon, sliced differently
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Backgammon at current Steam store prices.
Carcassonne - Tiles & Tactics
Why this: Shares ai opponents with Backgammon.
Ticket to Ride®
Why this: Same competitive mood as Backgammon.
Talisman: Digital Classic Edition
Why this: Shares dice rolling with Backgammon.
Pure Pool
Why this: Same chill mood as Backgammon.
Concrete Jungle
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Backgammon.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Wingspan
Why this: Shares ai opponents with Backgammon.
Tumblestone
Why this: Same competitive mood as Backgammon.
Rento Fortune: Online Dice Board Game (大富翁)
Why this: Shares dice rolling with Backgammon.
More from baKno Games
Other recommendable Steam games by baKno Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Billiards
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Backgammon.
About Backgammon
The closest matches to Backgammon: Wingspan, The Castles of Burgundy, Quilts and Cats of Calico, Risk, and Tumblestone. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Backgammon is your kind of game, the closest matches are Wingspan, The Castles of Burgundy and Quilts and Cats of Calico — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, competitive and relaxing, and single out its ai opponents and bearing off. 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 Backgammon: The classic board game of all times, with gorgeous graphics, computer opponent, and intuitive interface.
Is Backgammon worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 15 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 2).
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Classic board game experience
- Customizable tables and pieces
- Quick matches
- Simple rules with deep strategy
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“SLOOOOOW game play. Even after choosing the fast render option. The dice throw is painfully slow and there's no way to make it go faster. The computer opponent is sloth slow with moving the pieces. The game of backgammon is a great game…”
“The game is painfully slow. I don't think whoever programmed the ai has ever played backgammon. The computer makes bad move after bad move presenting no challenges.”
People who play it also play: Wingspan, The Castles of Burgundy, Quilts and Cats of Calico
Frequently asked about Backgammon
Can I run it?
How much does Backgammon cost?
Backgammon is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Backgammon have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Backgammon supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Backgammon?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Backgammon are Wingspan, The Castles of Burgundy, Quilts and Cats of Calico.
Who developed Backgammon?
Backgammon was developed by baKno Games.