Whether you’re relaxing at home with family or sharing games in a garden with your best friend, cooperation makes the world go round – at least until you start having a disagreement over strategy and things get a little too “Game of Thrones.” With that in mind, we’ve listed the best two-player games out there, ranging from colourful crime capers to epic battles across space! Check below to find something you’re sure to enjoy, whether with friends, family, or your significant other.
Best two-player board gamesStar RealmsUnmatched: Battle of LegendsSantoriniFog of LoveFugitivePatchworkMoon BaseKeyforgeKlaskStar Wars: X-Wing Miniatures GameSkulk HollowRaptorJaipurCodenames: Duet
A quick note: we’re going to be focusing on games that you can quickly pick up and play, so no games typically requiring players to build decks ahead of time, such as Magic: The Gathering or Netrunner.
Grab your significant other, best friend or lifelong rival begging for a head-to-head showdown and find your perfect partner in some of the absolute best two-player board games.
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Star Realms
A flexible deckbuilding game set in a sci-fi universe
At a glance Star Realms is your typical two-player duelling card game. You each have a certain amount of authority and if you can knock your opponent’s down to zero first then you win. However, it’s so much more. Star Realms is a deckbuilding game – you start with a deck of battered and worn-out ships and you use them to buy better ships from the four factions. These ships are not only more powerful, but they can also have faction bonuses allowing you to create massive combos when used together.