I hope you enjoy my “Top 10 Solo Board Games of 2024!” Also, don’t forget to watch to the end for a bonus list of solo board games to be inducted into The Knights of the Round Table! Timestamps below: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Number 10 2:10 Number 9 3:46 Number 8 5:07 Number 7 6:22 Number 6 8:03 Number 5 9:37 Number 4 10:55 Number 3 12:44 Number 2 14:07 Number 1 BONUS LIST 15:32 Knights of the Round Table Once again, thank you all for supporting the channel for yet another year! I’ve appreciated every conversation had with every one in the comment section. Here’s for a great 2025! Take care, Solo Knights! Sincerely, Solo Board Gaming Knight
Yesss, I was waiting for this!! My New Year’s Resolution might be to “play more of my games and buy less” but that doesn’t mean I can’t buy at all, haha. Definitely adding some of these to my wishlist
These videos you do each year are fantastic and I end up referring back to them as a great reference when looking for something new. While i look forward to digging into the others a bit more, I can attest to Heat being great with the family, and the solo mode is fantastic and so easy to operate! Slay the Spire is a favorite on pc, am looking forward to getting it at some point this year. Thanks for the work you put in. Cheers for 2025!
@@Mr.Bassman I’m really glad you enjoy these videos! It makes the hard work worth it! Heat is so well made and fun to play! I got my wife to play it and she loved it. I’ve played it with 4 people but I enjoyed it more solo because I was able to add the advanced rules with the weather and the more complicated upgrade cards. It’s such a satisfying game to play and it does a great job of mimicking a car considering it’s just a board game. The board game version of Slay the Spire is actually very good. Although I enjoy playing video games, I’m not a fan of video games with board game mechanics. In that way, you and I think slightly different. There’s something about physically dealing with your deck of cards that makes it feel so satisfying. Although, I definitely understand why many would prefer to play the video game instead. The good thing is that this is a “The Best of Both Worlds” situation. Either way it’s played, Slay the Spire delivers.
I always love your content. Thanks a lot! Might have to scoot down to the LGS and pick up dead cells. I'd only be playing it solo (my game group is tough to organize more than once a month, and our backlog is brutal).
@@chrisw942 Glad you enjoyed it, Chris! You were the one that brought RE to my attention last year so thank you for the recommendation! Heat with the advanced rules is awesome!
They have to be knighted though, like in a ceremony. He never did any ceremony, so yeah. Nobody is a knight yet. He has to be physically seen on camera and do some kind of ceremonial ritual first
@@hatchimmmmm Thanks! It does have a nice ring to it. Hopefully I’ll see you at my “Solo Knights Respond” video. I’m going to ask a question and give the community an opportunity to send me a video response. It’ll be fun! Just stay tuned for the video. See you there!
@@realdealastrology9 Anyone who likes solo board games is considered to be a Solo Knight! 🗡️ there, you’re now a Solo Knight. Hope to see you at the Solo Knights Respond video!
Very cool! “Finally” some great games managed to “warp” to the table as they should! Haha! I am surprised you didn’t include Dune Imperium. Dead Cells I gotta take a look at now that you give it such high praise haha!
@@soloflo I’m always talking about Warp’s Edge so I thought it was time to add it to the KotRT. I liked Dune Imperium Uprising but I want to wait until the expansion releases to play it more and see how I feel about it. Dead Cells is the most addicting board game I’ve ever played!
@@kosterix123 I know, right?! StS and DC’s have to be the most addicting board games out there right now. It’s weird that two rogue-lites released in one year but they both offer something completely different from one another. I hope they both receive expansions in the future.
It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. My most favourite boardgame is still Street Masters and i bet my full boardgame collection that you will love it🫶
@@Dragoncry8 Always a pleasure to read comments like yours! Also, I missed the KS for Street Masters. It was during the time I got hurt and when I noticed, it was over. Hopefully they will open the LP for everyone.
A cool and different list of 10 favorite games.. I personally still love too many bones.. Its just the vibe of the adventure and the gearlocks party its soo good
@@Allthesmallteas All of those are great choices. Dead Cells, Warp’s Edge and Tamashii being the ones I would recommend the most. Then Metro Runner. It’s great but the other three are on another level.
@SoloBoardGamingKnight it is one of my top favorite games! It works very well for solo play, and it is an awesome, super fun co-op game, too. The replayability is high because each game board (country) plays a little differently with the base rules as its foundation.
Love your videos mate , great taste in games , and great to see this list of thematic and narrative games over the usual dry euro games , which do nothing for me. Given your taste of also recommend Catharsis , I think you would really like it .
@@dannypettas8102 Thanks! I really appreciate your comment! I can play pretty much any genre and find enjoyment out of it. However, the theme has to attract me. There are a lot of games that just don’t do it for me theme-wise. As long as the theme looks interesting, I’m in. Also, I love thematic and narrative games! I’ll definitely look into Catharsis. A lot of the games I’ve played on this channel have been recommended by the community and I’ve played a lot of great games because of that. I’d really like to see you around in my upcoming “Solo Knights Respond” video. I’m going to give the community an opportunity to send me a video response to a question that I will ask. More details at a later time but think about participating. It’ll be fun and none of that Patreon or paywall nonsense. We should all be able to interact with each other just for the sake of interacting. Hopefully I’ll see you there!
Of this list, I've only played (but agree with them being great) Sonic Roll (though I hated the final scenario) and Resident Evil (though I hated the danger level dial)
@@RichardLearnsGames I’m glad you enjoyed the list! I enjoyed the RE dial over the way that RE3 handled it. It does adds a lot of urgency and stress to the game, especially late game so I can understand you. Sonic Roll was a nice surprise that I had not heard anything about until I just ran into it one day. I hope you have a great 2025! Thanks for watching and for your comment!
Wow, four games based on video games. Did you back Last Spell? It's such a great video game but I just couldn't pull the trigger on the KS, same with Slay the Spire. I felt like it they were both too much like the video game, yet everyone raves about Slay the Spire! Hearing you give it the thumbs up has me curious as I totally trust your judgement. Also curious about Dead Cells. Thanks for another great list! I hope 2025 brings you lots of gaming goodness!
@@joxer96 Funny that you mentioned that! While making the video, I said the same thing to myself, “There’s four board games based on video games.” It just happened naturally. I can’t think of another end-of-year top 10 that even had a video game based board game in it, let alone four. I felt the same as you with both Slay the Spire and Dead Cells. I figured there was no reason to play either. I thought Dead Cells just wouldn’t work well in board game form and Slay the Spire was too close to the video game (although while playing the video game, I felt it would work well in physical form). Then I played them and fell in love with both. As a matter of fact, I’m currently playing Slay the Spire which is set on my table. The unlocking system is addicting with both of those games and they both play great on the table. I can’t explain it but it just feels right. They both have a great sense of “just one more game” which leads to countless runs/hours played instead of doing something else like sleeping. I’m currently trying not to back anything else because there’s a bunch of KS and GF games due to ship this year. Dragon Eclipse is on its way as well as Final Girl Series 3 and X-Men Dice Throne Adventures. That’s just the first couple of months into 2025. Although I create videos, I also like to just play what I have. I don’t want to get into that flow of review a game and move to the next one. I actually want to enjoy my collection. With that written, I will inevitably back a game or two and buy a game or two on the side. I need to work on my willpower. I will keep Last Spell in mind and I appreciate your comment. I truly do enjoy both those games and I’m not even sponsored neither do I get paid to say or write that. I’m just like you, someone looking for some fun board games to play. Also, believe it or not, although I am able to monetize this channel, I don’t do so. This channel is just a passion project of mine. I write that just to let you know, these games are AWESOME!
Hi! While the themes and setting are similar, Metrorunner's mechanics are largely pretty different from Netrunner. On the other hand, fans of Netrunner will find plenty to love in Metrorunner! Hope that helps
@@vee-bee-a Couldn’t have answered better myself. My upcoming video will be a community focused video where I ask a question and allow the community to send me a video response. It’ll be fun and I’d love to see you there! Stay tuned for details.
@@taykey17 It’s actually oval but close enough 😁 I’m trying to get the community ready for my next video. I would like people to be a part of it. I’m going to ask a question in an upcoming video and I’ll be accepting video responses. It’ll be fun and I hope to see you there! You could even talk briefly about your channel, if you’d like.
I just found out about board/card games that can be played solo and ordered Marvel Champions yesterday first one i stumbled upon. Excited to start jumping into this hobby. Whats the easiest ones to start out with?
@@ChipstahHazzie First of all, welcome to the board gaming hobby! Take your time, research and look for the things you’re interested in. There’s a bunch of genres out there to find and okay. Warp’s Edge is a fun solo-only game that I really loved when I first came into this hobby. I still play it consistently. It’s a great board game. If you’ve ever watched Groundhogs Day or Edge of Tomorrow (Live. Die. Repeat), you get a good idea of what this game is like. You keep repeating the same battle only you’re stronger stronger every time you come back. That’s my recommendation but I always say to look into every game before you buy to make sure it calls your attention. Hope this helps and take care!
@ thank you for the warm welcome. For my start im going to go with Marvel Champions as that was the first thing that got me interested because i like superheroes and card games. Not sure if it’s a board game but it’s on the boardgamegeek website so i guess it is. And I’m also going to try a second game called Final Girl because i like the theme and it seems relatively easy to start out with. If i enjoy either I’ll collect for them more and get the expansions etc. Other then that I have been researching for games I’d maybe want down the line or to get a grasp of the whole concept of solo board games and what kinds there are. Before that i had only known of the obvious childhood/family board games of monopoly, battleship and yahtzee etc. the classics but those are all multiplayer. Wasn’t aware board games could even be played solo so It’s something I’m definitely eager to jump into and see what its all about.
I almost picked up Vagrantsong and Burn Cycle today. I watched your video for VS, but I didn't see one for BC, though I saw it on your table. Do you recommend Burn Cycle? I also almost picked up Kreel Manor, a card game dungeon crawler. Based on your video, now I want to get Invincible. I also just got the new Elder Scrolls by Chip Theory - arrgggh - I'm drowning in solo games!
I would advise against Vagrantsong. It's not that good. The rules are not always clear and the basic gameplay is not really that exciting. Characterprogression is also very boring, since most characters can only hold one item(called junk) and a lot of the skills you get are way too specific on the conditions.
@@benja6902 I’m a fan of Vagrantsong and I think it’s great. If you’ve never played a Chip Theory Game yet, I’d recommend Too Many Bones over Burncycle. Both are great but Too Many Bones is my favorite. As far as Burncycle goes, I love it but let me tell you a few things about it. Burncycle is more of a stealth game than a combat-focused game. I believe your enjoyment would come from whether or not you enjoy stealth games. Also, this is a long game. I am able to leave a game out on the table (it takes up a lot of table space, too) so I can leave and come back to it if life comes calling. A game can take 2-3 or more hours depending on how many floors your mission has. Just like other Chip Theory Games, it’s pretty complex. I would say it’s their easiest game to play but still complex with a lot of rules both big and small. There’s a lot of moving pieces gameplay-wise. If everything I wrote above sounds interesting to you, I’d say go for it! I love it but I’m a fan of Chip Theory Games. With that written, there are people that don’t enjoy their games. It’s even more risky due to the price of their games. I’m trying to give you as much of an unbiased take on Burncycle to help you make well informed decision. Hopefully this helped! Now, with Invincible, since it’s much cheaper to buy, I can recommend that one without as much caution. I’m not the biggest fan of the show (although I’ve watched it and there are some great moments in it) and I haven’t read the comic books but this game is just plain good! I played it a bunch with my 17 year old son which isn’t even much into board games but found it interesting and he loved it! It even got him to want to play other games like Comic Hunters, Marvel Zombies, Marvel United and Rebellion. Invincible was good enough to get him to play board games the entire summer last year. I played it solo two-handed and it played just as well and I got to see how several characters play and their synergies with one another. Both games are great but one game costs a lot more than the other and that’s a fair warning I want to give you. If either of these games interest you, I think you’d enjoy both. Which ever way you go, you win! I know this was a long reply but I really wanted to answer your question and one sentence or two wouldn’t have been enough to answer it. Hope this helped, Benja!
@@aliasalias7546 I enjoyed it but I also understand we all have different likes. Personally, I prefer more complex board games like Oathsworn when it comes to combat focused games like Vagrantsong but for me , Vagrantsong is a fun adventure and I like the backdrop, story and gameplay. The characters have good synergy, as well. Also, the new expansion changes the battles to make them replayable and also allows you to play any scenario as a one-off. This is the case where an expansion really elevates a game. Either way, it’s good that you gave Benja a heads-up with your experience of Vagrantsong. Hope to see you both around in the upcoming “Solo Knights Respond” video!
I am very curious with your remarks on heat! Well I have the physical game and for the times I managed to play it - solo and multiplayer, they all felt fairly flat (I only played the base game not much of the extra stuff though). And on bga I played a few 6/7 players game which I felt more fun with that dynamics people pressing their luck. Now the question I have is. If heat base game is just a 6.5/7 for me…will the extra components or the expansion really change things for me? I so want to find a racing game I like. But honestly it is getting close to my cull list per things stand now
@@kennychan6645 Since you already own it, I’d recommend giving the advanced rules a shot. Add the weather modifier and the corner modifiers. Also, include the advanced upgrade cards. The best part of it all is that it’s part of the base game so you don’t even have to buy an expansion. While playing just the core without the advanced rules, it just felt like I was casually going through the motions. Adding the advanced rules changed the way I handled straightaways, corners and which cards I played. The advanced upgrade cards are a MUST! They give you several more options during the race and really changes the way you play compared to the basic rules. Heavy Rain isn’t really needed to enjoy base Heat with the advanced rules but it changes the way you shift gears during a race. You’ll be constantly thinking about that whenever you see a puddle. Add that to the advanced rules and things change even more. The solo mode is great but nothing will beat playing a game like this with others. The downside is that the people that I play with can’t handle the advanced rules which makes solo my preferred way of playing. I even create my own tournaments and have fun with it. As for you, I’m not sure if it will change your mind but it did change mine. There are several games that receive a lot of praise and I don’t enjoy and vice versa. Give it a try before you cull. The worst that can happen is that you sell it and make some money out of it. The best thing that can happen is that you actually start enjoying the game more. Hope this helped!
I really thank you for taking your time on a detailed answer. I will give it more go adding the additional stuff. To be fair I should try everything before I cull it (if eventually I will I thoroughly enjoyed your top 10 video! Good recommendations as always
@@gamesdog9067 Wait a little while. Sometimes you may find a good sale with a decent discount. I did that with RE3 a long time ago and found it for a good price back then.
Even though Tales to Amaze and Resident Evil The Board Game have been on my shelf for a long time, I still haven't played them yet. There are more board games and I still like to play Resident Evil 3 board game, especially playing my home rule veriant of the game
@@wieslawgawron3838 RE changes a few things like the map that makes things a bit better to keep track of things but other than that, there’s not a whole lot different between the two except you don’t roll a die anymore when entering a new corridor or room. You draw cards instead. Still, it’s fun to see how the iconic moments of RE are recreated in board game form. Tales to Amaze is fun, too. You’ll see once you get them to the table. Take care and have a great 2025!
@@SoloBoardGamingKnight That what annoying me most in RE3tBG was the Setup, thats why i fix it to uncover one tile at a time when exploring. Thats make a big difference for this game, and now is more fun to discover, to create new map in every game and it is much easier to start playing. I know that REtBG do something simmillar, but still it is more setup with another decks what need to be prepeared, so I'm simplifying it as much as possible and its works best for me. If anyone was also interested in such an additional and more replayable variant for RE3, I could write down the rules and send them to you. Anyway, best regards and I hope this year will be even better
Slay the spire would have been an Insta buy if it only had better artwork. Be careful: a solo board game is a game specifically conceived for one player like Falling skies or Final girl. Not to be mixed up with multiplayer games that have a single player mode. Granted in the end you can play all of them alone.
@@goodsound4756 The solo community knows that any game that can be played solo is considered solo even if it is a multiplayer board game. Usually cooperative games, unless they’re semi-cooperative, are considered to be solo board games that can be played multi-handed. Then there are true solo games like the ones you mentioned. Either way, as long as they can be played solo, that’s what counts. Newcomers to the hobby usually figure it out as they research and look into the games they are interested in playing. I do get what you are trying to say, however.
@ You answer me as if I weren't part of solo gaming community. I literally have a Skytear Horde game in front of me right now. And yes, language is a fine tool able to distinct those similar but different design approaches.
I really don't know why, but 8 out of 10 comments I post to your videos disappear without a trace. Posted an other comment here too, and of course it's gone. So annoying.
@@Biodelic I’ll check when I get back home. I believe you. A few months ago, I received a bunch of notifications for supposedly comments that were without response. I started responding and then I was getting replies letting me know I had already responded before. Also, sometimes I post a community post and it doesn’t show up. When I get home later this weekend, I’ll check this out for you. I’ll keep you updated.
@@Biodelic I was able to check if there were any comments held for review (it happens automatically) and I found nothing. I couldn’t tell you what happened to your comments. They are lost in the webs of the net somewhere forevermore.
@ Oh, man! Legendary Encounters: The Matrix is really good, too! That stinks. A few years ago, you guys ended up getting the He-Man game I wanted to play. We got a completely different version.
@@mabos555 There’s something about physically handling the cards that I enjoy but that’s coming from someone that loves video games but doesn’t like to play board games in digital form. Hey, Mabos! In my upcoming video, I’ll be asking a question and then I’ll be accepting video responses in what I’ll be calling “Solo Knights Respond.” I’d appreciate if you considered being a part of it. Stay tuned for details. FYI, in my channel, I don’t believe in any of that Patreon or paywall nonsense. This will purely be reminiscent of the golden years of online interactions.
I hope you enjoy my “Top 10 Solo Board Games of 2024!” Also, don’t forget to watch to the end for a bonus list of solo board games to be inducted into The Knights of the Round Table! Timestamps below:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Number 10
2:10 Number 9
3:46 Number 8
5:07 Number 7
6:22 Number 6
8:03 Number 5
9:37 Number 4
10:55 Number 3
12:44 Number 2
14:07 Number 1
BONUS LIST
15:32 Knights of the Round Table
Once again, thank you all for supporting the channel for yet another year! I’ve appreciated every conversation had with every one in the comment section. Here’s for a great 2025! Take care, Solo Knights!
Sincerely,
Solo Board Gaming Knight
Yesss, I was waiting for this!! My New Year’s Resolution might be to “play more of my games and buy less” but that doesn’t mean I can’t buy at all, haha. Definitely adding some of these to my wishlist
@@isolatedincorporated That’s the plan here as well! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching! I appreciate it.
I’ve tried this. KS hasn’t interested me recently, so this may be the best year to start.
@@MasterRaccoon9000 Hopefully nothing too tempting shows up out of nowhere.
Another great video, thanks for it.
@@davidjacovelli5986 You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
These videos you do each year are fantastic and I end up referring back to them as a great reference when looking for something new.
While i look forward to digging into the others a bit more, I can attest to Heat being great with the family, and the solo mode is fantastic and so easy to operate! Slay the Spire is a favorite on pc, am looking forward to getting it at some point this year.
Thanks for the work you put in. Cheers for 2025!
His videos are so good!!
@@Mr.Bassman I’m really glad you enjoy these videos! It makes the hard work worth it!
Heat is so well made and fun to play! I got my wife to play it and she loved it. I’ve played it with 4 people but I enjoyed it more solo because I was able to add the advanced rules with the weather and the more complicated upgrade cards. It’s such a satisfying game to play and it does a great job of mimicking a car considering it’s just a board game.
The board game version of Slay the Spire is actually very good. Although I enjoy playing video games, I’m not a fan of video games with board game mechanics. In that way, you and I think slightly different. There’s something about physically dealing with your deck of cards that makes it feel so satisfying. Although, I definitely understand why many would prefer to play the video game instead. The good thing is that this is a “The Best of Both Worlds” situation. Either way it’s played, Slay the Spire delivers.
@@cristaline7488 Thanks!
I always love your content. Thanks a lot! Might have to scoot down to the LGS and pick up dead cells. I'd only be playing it solo (my game group is tough to organize more than once a month, and our backlog is brutal).
@@joshgeiger8942 Unlocking blueprints and upgrading is going to be really addicting! Have fun!
Awesome list, SBK! I was happy to see Heat Pedal to the Metal and Resident Evil in your list!😊
@@chrisw942 Glad you enjoyed it, Chris! You were the one that brought RE to my attention last year so thank you for the recommendation! Heat with the advanced rules is awesome!
Very good production.
"Solo knights" i like it
They have to be knighted though, like in a ceremony. He never did any ceremony, so yeah. Nobody is a knight yet. He has to be physically seen on camera and do some kind of ceremonial ritual first
@@hatchimmmmm Thanks! It does have a nice ring to it. Hopefully I’ll see you at my “Solo Knights Respond” video. I’m going to ask a question and give the community an opportunity to send me a video response. It’ll be fun! Just stay tuned for the video. See you there!
@@realdealastrology9 Anyone who likes solo board games is considered to be a Solo Knight! 🗡️ there, you’re now a Solo Knight. Hope to see you at the Solo Knights Respond video!
Very cool! “Finally” some great games managed to “warp” to the table as they should! Haha! I am surprised you didn’t include Dune Imperium. Dead Cells I gotta take a look at now that you give it such high praise haha!
@@soloflo I’m always talking about Warp’s Edge so I thought it was time to add it to the KotRT. I liked Dune Imperium Uprising but I want to wait until the expansion releases to play it more and see how I feel about it. Dead Cells is the most addicting board game I’ve ever played!
YOU ARE AWESOME! ❤❤❤
@@mike9139 Thank you! You’re awesome, too!
Another year and another success vid . Keep up the good work sir
@@FaisalAli-jh2gu Thank you! I appreciate it!
Love to see Metrorunner's solo mode getting love! Thanks for sharing it :D
@@ThunderworksGames Any game with a great solo mode and gameplay deserves recognition. Great job!
Thx for sharing! Interesting to hear your take on Dead Cells - love how vibrant the colors are… just like the video game!
@@Filthyanimal9 It really pops on the table but the gameplay is where it truly shines!
Wow, so glad you enjoyed Metrorunner! Thank you for the shout out!
@@stephenkerr4067 You did a great job! Hopefully it receives the attention it deserves.
I never heard of any of the games 10-3 but I own StS and DC and 100% agree with you. Both were my top loved ones
@@kosterix123 I know, right?! StS and DC’s have to be the most addicting board games out there right now. It’s weird that two rogue-lites released in one year but they both offer something completely different from one another. I hope they both receive expansions in the future.
Great list
@@gamerdude2023 Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
As usual a great selection of games. Looking forward to trying some you mentioned I'm not familiar with.
@@robertthurman9866 Thank you! I hope you have a great 2025!
Thank you for having us with Dead Cells in your Top!
@@LeScorpionmasque Hopefully we’ll be able to see some expansions in the future.
@@SoloBoardGamingKnight We hope so too!
So many fresh suggestions here!
@@StrangeObscureStories Glad you enjoyed it!
It's always a pleasure to watch your videos.
My most favourite boardgame is still Street Masters and i bet my full boardgame collection that you will love it🫶
@@Dragoncry8 Always a pleasure to read comments like yours! Also, I missed the KS for Street Masters. It was during the time I got hurt and when I noticed, it was over. Hopefully they will open the LP for everyone.
Another banger!!
@@AlwayzFresh Thank you, Sir! Always nice to see you around!
I’ve played Number 10, 7 and 6! Now I want to play them all again! Your Top 5 all look ❤AMAZING❤. What a great list🎉🎉🎉
@@cristaline7488 Thank you! I always appreciate your kind words and support!!
A cool and different list of 10 favorite games..
I personally still love too many bones..
Its just the vibe of the adventure and the gearlocks party its soo good
@@kefaraa7509 I’m right there with you! TMB is really a masterpiece in every way.
I need to check out a lot of these! I haven't heard of Dead Cells but I do want to play Metrorunner, Warped Edge and Tamashii
@@Allthesmallteas All of those are great choices. Dead Cells, Warp’s Edge and Tamashii being the ones I would recommend the most. Then Metro Runner. It’s great but the other three are on another level.
These are wonderful! I've heard of Heat, and it's on my list to get! The A.R.T Project is another game that works super well with solo play!
@@nehielrivera6563 Thanks! I’ll take a look at A.R.T. Project. I’ve never heard of it before.
@SoloBoardGamingKnight it is one of my top favorite games! It works very well for solo play, and it is an awesome, super fun co-op game, too. The replayability is high because each game board (country) plays a little differently with the base rules as its foundation.
Love your videos mate , great taste in games , and great to see this list of thematic and narrative games over the usual dry euro games , which do nothing for me.
Given your taste of also recommend Catharsis , I think you would really like it .
@@dannypettas8102 Thanks! I really appreciate your comment! I can play pretty much any genre and find enjoyment out of it. However, the theme has to attract me. There are a lot of games that just don’t do it for me theme-wise. As long as the theme looks interesting, I’m in. Also, I love thematic and narrative games! I’ll definitely look into Catharsis. A lot of the games I’ve played on this channel have been recommended by the community and I’ve played a lot of great games because of that.
I’d really like to see you around in my upcoming “Solo Knights Respond” video. I’m going to give the community an opportunity to send me a video response to a question that I will ask. More details at a later time but think about participating. It’ll be fun and none of that Patreon or paywall nonsense. We should all be able to interact with each other just for the sake of interacting. Hopefully I’ll see you there!
Of this list, I've only played (but agree with them being great) Sonic Roll (though I hated the final scenario) and Resident Evil (though I hated the danger level dial)
@@RichardLearnsGames I’m glad you enjoyed the list! I enjoyed the RE dial over the way that RE3 handled it. It does adds a lot of urgency and stress to the game, especially late game so I can understand you. Sonic Roll was a nice surprise that I had not heard anything about until I just ran into it one day. I hope you have a great 2025! Thanks for watching and for your comment!
Wow, four games based on video games. Did you back Last Spell? It's such a great video game but I just couldn't pull the trigger on the KS, same with Slay the Spire. I felt like it they were both too much like the video game, yet everyone raves about Slay the Spire! Hearing you give it the thumbs up has me curious as I totally trust your judgement. Also curious about Dead Cells. Thanks for another great list! I hope 2025 brings you lots of gaming goodness!
@@joxer96 Funny that you mentioned that! While making the video, I said the same thing to myself, “There’s four board games based on video games.” It just happened naturally. I can’t think of another end-of-year top 10 that even had a video game based board game in it, let alone four.
I felt the same as you with both Slay the Spire and Dead Cells. I figured there was no reason to play either. I thought Dead Cells just wouldn’t work well in board game form and Slay the Spire was too close to the video game (although while playing the video game, I felt it would work well in physical form). Then I played them and fell in love with both. As a matter of fact, I’m currently playing Slay the Spire which is set on my table.
The unlocking system is addicting with both of those games and they both play great on the table. I can’t explain it but it just feels right. They both have a great sense of “just one more game” which leads to countless runs/hours played instead of doing something else like sleeping.
I’m currently trying not to back anything else because there’s a bunch of KS and GF games due to ship this year. Dragon Eclipse is on its way as well as Final Girl Series 3 and X-Men Dice Throne Adventures. That’s just the first couple of months into 2025.
Although I create videos, I also like to just play what I have. I don’t want to get into that flow of review a game and move to the next one. I actually want to enjoy my collection. With that written, I will inevitably back a game or two and buy a game or two on the side. I need to work on my willpower.
I will keep Last Spell in mind and I appreciate your comment. I truly do enjoy both those games and I’m not even sponsored neither do I get paid to say or write that. I’m just like you, someone looking for some fun board games to play. Also, believe it or not, although I am able to monetize this channel, I don’t do so. This channel is just a passion project of mine. I write that just to let you know, these games are AWESOME!
In your opinion, do you consider Metro Runner to be the solo variant of Android Netrunner? 🤔
Hi! While the themes and setting are similar, Metrorunner's mechanics are largely pretty different from Netrunner. On the other hand, fans of Netrunner will find plenty to love in Metrorunner! Hope that helps
@ThunderworksGames That's good to know. Thank you for answering my question.
@@vee-bee-a Couldn’t have answered better myself. My upcoming video will be a community focused video where I ask a question and allow the community to send me a video response. It’ll be fun and I’d love to see you there! Stay tuned for details.
Great list! One question...is your table actually round? Can't tell in the video. 😁
@@taykey17 It’s actually oval but close enough 😁 I’m trying to get the community ready for my next video. I would like people to be a part of it. I’m going to ask a question in an upcoming video and I’ll be accepting video responses. It’ll be fun and I hope to see you there! You could even talk briefly about your channel, if you’d like.
I just found out about board/card games that can be played solo and ordered Marvel Champions yesterday first one i stumbled upon. Excited to start jumping into this hobby. Whats the easiest ones to start out with?
@@ChipstahHazzie First of all, welcome to the board gaming hobby! Take your time, research and look for the things you’re interested in. There’s a bunch of genres out there to find and okay.
Warp’s Edge is a fun solo-only game that I really loved when I first came into this hobby. I still play it consistently. It’s a great board game. If you’ve ever watched Groundhogs Day or Edge of Tomorrow (Live. Die. Repeat), you get a good idea of what this game is like. You keep repeating the same battle only you’re stronger stronger every time you come back. That’s my recommendation but I always say to look into every game before you buy to make sure it calls your attention.
Hope this helps and take care!
@ thank you for the warm welcome. For my start im going to go with Marvel Champions as that was the first thing that got me interested because i like superheroes and card games. Not sure if it’s a board game but it’s on the boardgamegeek website so i guess it is. And I’m also going to try a second game called Final Girl because i like the theme and it seems relatively easy to start out with. If i enjoy either I’ll collect for them more and get the expansions etc.
Other then that I have been researching for games I’d maybe want down the line or to get a grasp of the whole concept of solo board games and what kinds there are. Before that i had only known of the obvious childhood/family board games of monopoly, battleship and yahtzee etc. the classics but those are all multiplayer. Wasn’t aware board games could even be played solo so It’s something I’m definitely eager to jump into and see what its all about.
I almost picked up Vagrantsong and Burn Cycle today. I watched your video for VS, but I didn't see one for BC, though I saw it on your table. Do you recommend Burn Cycle? I also almost picked up Kreel Manor, a card game dungeon crawler. Based on your video, now I want to get Invincible. I also just got the new Elder Scrolls by Chip Theory - arrgggh - I'm drowning in solo games!
I would advise against Vagrantsong. It's not that good. The rules are not always clear and the basic gameplay is not really that exciting. Characterprogression is also very boring, since most characters can only hold one item(called junk) and a lot of the skills you get are way too specific on the conditions.
@@benja6902 I’m a fan of Vagrantsong and I think it’s great. If you’ve never played a Chip Theory Game yet, I’d recommend Too Many Bones over Burncycle. Both are great but Too Many Bones is my favorite. As far as Burncycle goes, I love it but let me tell you a few things about it.
Burncycle is more of a stealth game than a combat-focused game. I believe your enjoyment would come from whether or not you enjoy stealth games. Also, this is a long game. I am able to leave a game out on the table (it takes up a lot of table space, too) so I can leave and come back to it if life comes calling. A game can take 2-3 or more hours depending on how many floors your mission has. Just like other Chip Theory Games, it’s pretty complex. I would say it’s their easiest game to play but still complex with a lot of rules both big and small. There’s a lot of moving pieces gameplay-wise.
If everything I wrote above sounds interesting to you, I’d say go for it! I love it but I’m a fan of Chip Theory Games. With that written, there are people that don’t enjoy their games. It’s even more risky due to the price of their games. I’m trying to give you as much of an unbiased take on Burncycle to help you make well informed decision. Hopefully this helped!
Now, with Invincible, since it’s much cheaper to buy, I can recommend that one without as much caution. I’m not the biggest fan of the show (although I’ve watched it and there are some great moments in it) and I haven’t read the comic books but this game is just plain good! I played it a bunch with my 17 year old son which isn’t even much into board games but found it interesting and he loved it! It even got him to want to play other games like Comic Hunters, Marvel Zombies, Marvel United and Rebellion.
Invincible was good enough to get him to play board games the entire summer last year. I played it solo two-handed and it played just as well and I got to see how several characters play and their synergies with one another.
Both games are great but one game costs a lot more than the other and that’s a fair warning I want to give you. If either of these games interest you, I think you’d enjoy both. Which ever way you go, you win!
I know this was a long reply but I really wanted to answer your question and one sentence or two wouldn’t have been enough to answer it. Hope this helped, Benja!
@@aliasalias7546 I enjoyed it but I also understand we all have different likes. Personally, I prefer more complex board games like Oathsworn when it comes to combat focused games like Vagrantsong but for me , Vagrantsong is a fun adventure and I like the backdrop, story and gameplay. The characters have good synergy, as well. Also, the new expansion changes the battles to make them replayable and also allows you to play any scenario as a one-off. This is the case where an expansion really elevates a game. Either way, it’s good that you gave Benja a heads-up with your experience of Vagrantsong. Hope to see you both around in the upcoming “Solo Knights Respond” video!
I am very curious with your remarks on heat!
Well I have the physical game and for the times I managed to play it - solo and multiplayer, they all felt fairly flat (I only played the base game not much of the extra stuff though). And on bga I played a few 6/7 players game which I felt more fun with that dynamics people pressing their luck.
Now the question I have is. If heat base game is just a 6.5/7 for me…will the extra components or the expansion really change things for me? I so want to find a racing game I like. But honestly it is getting close to my cull list per things stand now
@@kennychan6645 Since you already own it, I’d recommend giving the advanced rules a shot. Add the weather modifier and the corner modifiers. Also, include the advanced upgrade cards. The best part of it all is that it’s part of the base game so you don’t even have to buy an expansion.
While playing just the core without the advanced rules, it just felt like I was casually going through the motions. Adding the advanced rules changed the way I handled straightaways, corners and which cards I played. The advanced upgrade cards are a MUST! They give you several more options during the race and really changes the way you play compared to the basic rules.
Heavy Rain isn’t really needed to enjoy base Heat with the advanced rules but it changes the way you shift gears during a race. You’ll be constantly thinking about that whenever you see a puddle. Add that to the advanced rules and things change even more.
The solo mode is great but nothing will beat playing a game like this with others. The downside is that the people that I play with can’t handle the advanced rules which makes solo my preferred way of playing. I even create my own tournaments and have fun with it.
As for you, I’m not sure if it will change your mind but it did change mine. There are several games that receive a lot of praise and I don’t enjoy and vice versa. Give it a try before you cull. The worst that can happen is that you sell it and make some money out of it. The best thing that can happen is that you actually start enjoying the game more. Hope this helped!
I really thank you for taking your time on a detailed answer. I will give it more go adding the additional stuff. To be fair I should try everything before I cull it (if eventually I will
I thoroughly enjoyed your top 10 video! Good recommendations as always
I'd love the Resi Evil game but it's so pricey.
@@gamesdog9067 Wait a little while. Sometimes you may find a good sale with a decent discount. I did that with RE3 a long time ago and found it for a good price back then.
Even though Tales to Amaze and Resident Evil The Board Game have been on my shelf for a long time, I still haven't played them yet. There are more board games and I still like to play Resident Evil 3 board game, especially playing my home rule veriant of the game
@@wieslawgawron3838 RE changes a few things like the map that makes things a bit better to keep track of things but other than that, there’s not a whole lot different between the two except you don’t roll a die anymore when entering a new corridor or room. You draw cards instead. Still, it’s fun to see how the iconic moments of RE are recreated in board game form. Tales to Amaze is fun, too. You’ll see once you get them to the table. Take care and have a great 2025!
@@SoloBoardGamingKnight That what annoying me most in RE3tBG was the Setup, thats why i fix it to uncover one tile at a time when exploring. Thats make a big difference for this game, and now is more fun to discover, to create new map in every game and it is much easier to start playing. I know that REtBG do something simmillar, but still it is more setup with another decks what need to be prepeared, so I'm simplifying it as much as possible and its works best for me. If anyone was also interested in such an additional and more replayable variant for RE3, I could write down the rules and send them to you. Anyway, best regards and I hope this year will be even better
Slay the spire would have been an Insta buy if it only had better artwork. Be careful: a solo board game is a game specifically conceived for one player like Falling skies or Final girl. Not to be mixed up with multiplayer games that have a single player mode. Granted in the end you can play all of them alone.
@@goodsound4756 The solo community knows that any game that can be played solo is considered solo even if it is a multiplayer board game. Usually cooperative games, unless they’re semi-cooperative, are considered to be solo board games that can be played multi-handed. Then there are true solo games like the ones you mentioned. Either way, as long as they can be played solo, that’s what counts. Newcomers to the hobby usually figure it out as they research and look into the games they are interested in playing. I do get what you are trying to say, however.
@ You answer me as if I weren't part of solo gaming community. I literally have a Skytear Horde game in front of me right now. And yes, language is a fine tool able to distinct those similar but different design approaches.
I really don't know why, but 8 out of 10 comments I post to your videos disappear without a trace. Posted an other comment here too, and of course it's gone. So annoying.
@@Biodelic I’ll check when I get back home. I believe you. A few months ago, I received a bunch of notifications for supposedly comments that were without response. I started responding and then I was getting replies letting me know I had already responded before.
Also, sometimes I post a community post and it doesn’t show up. When I get home later this weekend, I’ll check this out for you. I’ll keep you updated.
@@Biodelic I was able to check if there were any comments held for review (it happens automatically) and I found nothing. I couldn’t tell you what happened to your comments. They are lost in the webs of the net somewhere forevermore.
@@SoloBoardGamingKnight Oh well, the internet ate them. I hope they were tasty. 😁
Just looked into sonic roll coz I love sonic, turns out its US exclusive 😒
@@TableTopWolf1984 Hopefully it’s just a timed exclusive and can make its way over to you. Since you’re a fan of Sonic, you’ll love it!
@SoloBoardGamingKnight very much doubt it mate, we just miss out on stuff sometimes like blitz bowl an matrix legendary encounters
@ Oh, man! Legendary Encounters: The Matrix is really good, too! That stinks. A few years ago, you guys ended up getting the He-Man game I wanted to play. We got a completely different version.
Glad to see comic hunters
Sad to see slay the spire that high!
The app is better
@@mabos555 There’s something about physically handling the cards that I enjoy but that’s coming from someone that loves video games but doesn’t like to play board games in digital form.
Hey, Mabos! In my upcoming video, I’ll be asking a question and then I’ll be accepting video responses in what I’ll be calling “Solo Knights Respond.” I’d appreciate if you considered being a part of it. Stay tuned for details. FYI, in my channel, I don’t believe in any of that Patreon or paywall nonsense. This will purely be reminiscent of the golden years of online interactions.