The 5 Best Solo Board Games of the Year (So Far) in 2025
If you're a fan of solo gaming, 2025 has already been a fantastic year to dive into your collection. Whether you’re looking for strategy, story, or sheer dice-chucking fun, there’s something here for every type of solo board gamer.
Quick Note: These aren’t just games that released this year — these are the best games to play solo in 2025 so far, regardless of when they came out.
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Marvel Champions: The Card Game
One of the absolute pillars of modern solo gaming. Marvel Champions gives you the chance to suit up as your favorite hero and take on challenging villains in a modular, ever-expanding card game system. I love how replayable it is, swap in a new hero, try a different villain, mix up the modular encounter decks, and the game feels fresh all over again. Whether you're a diehard Marvel fan or just enjoy finely-tuned mechanics, Marvel Champions is a must-have for any solo gamer.
Ashes Reborn + Red Rains
Ashes Reborn is already a tactical masterpiece, but with the Red Rains solo/co-op content, it becomes a chess match against powerful foes. What really stands out is the level of strategic thinking required. Every move matters, and the back-and-forth turns create a satisfying, fun experience. It’s not for the faint of heart — but if you love layered strategy and deep card interactions, Ashes Reborn with Red Rains is a top-tier solo game.
Final Girl
If you love horror movies and solo gaming, Final Girl is where it’s at. This is a tense, thematic, story-driven experience where you take on the role of the last survivor in a classic slasher scenario. Each box brings new villains, new locations and new twists. The modular system keeps things fresh, but it’s the suspense and clever decisions that make each game unforgettable. It’s a solo-only system for a reason, it shines when it’s just you vs. the killer.
Spire’s End: Rangataki
Spire’s End: Rangataki feels like flipping through the pages of a fantasy novel — except you’re the main character. It’s a solo, narrative-driven game where your choices matter and the story unfolds like a choose-your-own-adventure. I love the sense of discovery here. You never know what’s around the corner, and every decision can shift your fate. If you’re a fan of rich storytelling and gorgeous presentation, Spire’s End: Rangataki deserves a place on your solo shelf.
20 Strong
Tough, tactical and dicey in the best way. 20 Strong is a compact solo game that challenges you to manage your dice and push your luck across a variety of scenarios. It’s deceptively small but packs a lot of depth. What really hooks me is how fair the game feels — you win or lose based on how well you use the tools in front of you. And let’s be honest, I’m a sucker for good dice games. 20 Strong scratches that itch perfectly.
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