Best games from the Arkham Horror series 2026

Looking for a really good game from the Arkham Horror series? Then we have just the right thing for you: The list of the best Arkham Horror games 2026.

What are Arkham Horror games?

Arkham Horror games are cooperative horror board games set in H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos universe. Players take on the roles of investigators trying to prevent otherworldly entities from entering our world. The series includes various formats from the original board game to card games and dice games, all sharing themes of mystery, horror, and cosmic dread.

Examples of games from the Arkham Horror series:

Notable examples include Arkham Horror: The Card Game (a living card game with ongoing expansions), Arkham Horror Third Edition (the board game), Eldritch Horror (global scope version), and Mansions of Madness (app-driven investigative horror).

List of the best Arkham Horror games 2026:

This list was last updated on June 30, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Arkham Horror: The Card Game

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game is a Lovecraftian horror card game that blends role-playing and card game elements. Set in the eerie town of Arkham, players face mysterious, monstrous, and maddening challenges.

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    1–2 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
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  2. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Dunwich Legacy

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Dunwich Legacy

    Expansion

    The Dunwich Legacy is a deluxe expansion for Arkham Horror: The Card Game, inviting players back into the mysterious and horror-filled world of Arkham. This expansion adds a new narrative campaign, following the aftermath of a terrifying incident in Dunwich. Players will embark on a quest to find missing professors, leading them through Miskatonic University, the Clover Club, and beyond, facing new threats and challenges.

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    1–2 60–120 min 14+ Medium complexity
  3. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Path to Carcosa: Expansion

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Path to Carcosa: Expansion

    A new theater production has arrived from Paris to Arkham, capturing the attention of the town's elite. Investigating the play reveals a darker history of disappearances, suicides, and madness. In the second Deluxe expansion for Arkham Horror: The Card Game, players must uncover the secrets of this unusual performance while delving deeper into mystery and insanity. The expansion introduces new scenarios, encounter cards, six new investigators, and sixty player cards, offering fresh ways to explore the game and face new challenges.

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    1–2 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
  4. Arkham Horror

    Arkham Horror

    Third Edition

    Arkham Horror (Third Edition) is a cooperative board game set in the atmospheric backdrop of 1926 Arkham, at the height of the Roaring Twenties. This edition offers a rich narrative experience based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft, where players become investigators battling against the encroaching darkness of the Ancient Ones, otherworldly beings threatening to overrun our world.

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    1–6 120–180 min 14+ Medium complexity
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  5. Arkham Horror: The Card Game

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game

    2021 Revised Edition

    The boundaries between worlds have become alarmingly thin. Dark forces are at work in the shadows, unleashing unspeakable horrors throughout Arkham, Massachusetts. This revised edition features an improved organization system and includes everything needed to start Arkham campaigns, accommodating up to four players with additional cards and components for deck building.

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    1–4 45–180 min 14+ For connoisseurs
  6. Arkham Horror: The King in Yellow

    Arkham Horror: The King in Yellow

    Expansion

    The Arkham Horror: The King in Yellow Expansion adds a new dimension of dread and complexity to the Arkham Horror Series. This expansion introduces the concept of Heralds – ominous figures who pave the way for the Ancient One's arrival. Additionally, it brings a twist to the game by turning familiar characters into unexpected adversaries against the investigators.

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    1–8 120–240 min 12+ Medium complexity
  7. Arkham Horror: Dunwich Horror

    Arkham Horror: Dunwich Horror

    Expansion

    The Arkham Horror: Dunwich Horror Expansion is a large-box expansion for the Fantasy Flight Games edition of Arkham Horror, adding new dimensions and depth to the base game. Set in the eerie and mysterious town of Dunwich, a few miles from Arkham, this expansion introduces new elements of horror and adventure into the already rich Arkham Horror universe.

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    1–8 240 min 12+ Medium complexity
  8. Arkham Horror: Dead of Night

    Arkham Horror: Dead of Night

    3rd Edition · Expansion

    Kate Winthrop adjusts her coat to fend off the chill of a damp autumn night. She navigates the chaos of increasing violence and a lurking darkness in Arkham, while her research instruments react to an unseen influence. In the Dead of Night expansion, investigators explore the hidden facets of Arkham, facing organized crime, secret cults, and new horrors under a strange moon with two new scenarios, fresh encounters, monsters, and four new investigators equipped with spells, items, and allies.

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    1–6 120–180 min 14+ Medium complexity
    + 11 € above the best price
    35 € at Amazon*
  9. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Miskatonic Museum: Mythos Pack

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Miskatonic Museum: Mythos Pack

    Expansion

    The Miskatonic Museum is the first Mythos Pack in The Dunwich Legacy cycle for Arkham Horror: The Card Game. It centers around the hidden Latin translation of the Necronomicon by Olaus Wormius, kept secret to prevent unauthorized access. As events unfold, players must navigate the museum's dark rooms, racing to retrieve the book before others uncover its sinister secrets.

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    1–4 60–120 min 14+ Medium complexity
  10. Arkham Horror: Under Dark Waves

    Arkham Horror: Under Dark Waves

    Third Edition · Expansion

    Cold, salty waves crash on the shores of New England, while dense fog rolls in from the bay, darkening the small fishing villages. Dark entities lurk along the coast, strange lights glide beneath the Atlantic's surface, and pale villagers disappear with unsettling regularity.

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    1–6 120–180 min 14+ Medium complexity
    + 8 € above the best price
    58 € at Amazon*
  11. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Lost in Time and Space: Mythos Pack

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Lost in Time and Space: Mythos Pack

    Expansion

    At the end of the Dunwich Legacy cycle, Lost in Time and Space introduces a new scenario filled with cosmic chaos and non-Euclidean geometry. Players must navigate through an ominous, otherworldly landscape while contending with threatening, extra-dimensional entities. The game includes Player cards that may offer a fighting chance, with effects reflecting the choices made throughout the campaign, culminating in an adventure, a reckoning, and a descent into madness.

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    1–4 60–120 min 14+ Medium complexity
  12. Arkham Horror: Secrets of the Order

    Arkham Horror: Secrets of the Order

    Third Edition · Expansion

    Restless spirits cry out and ghosts haunt the midnight streets of Arkham. The expansion introduces the classic neighborhood of French Hill and sends investigators into the depths of a terrifying underworld. Featuring new scenarios, investigators face restless spirits, secret cultists, and a myriad of new cards that enhance the chilling experience.

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    1–6 120–180 min 14+ Medium complexity
    + 5 € above the best price
    45 € at Amazon*
  13. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Blood on the Altar: Mythos Pack

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Blood on the Altar: Mythos Pack

    Expansion

    Blood on the Altar is the third Mythos pack in The Dunwich Legacy cycle for Arkham Horror: The Card Game. Investigations lead to the village of Dunwich, where disappearances may be connected to events in Arkham. As players explore, they realize the villagers are not pleased to see them, and dark secrets lurk in the town. This expansion includes sixty cards, featuring a complete set for each new player card, challenging players to uncover Dunwich's mysteries.

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    1–4 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
  14. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Essex County Express: Mythos Pack

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Essex County Express: Mythos Pack

    Expansion

    The Essex County Express is the second Mythos Pack in the Dunwich Legacy cycle for Arkham Horror: The Card Game. It includes sixty new cards, featuring twenty-eight player cards and four copies of a new weakness.

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    1–4 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
    + 19 € above the best price
    39 € at Amazon*
  15. Arkham Horror: Innsmouth Horror

    Arkham Horror: Innsmouth Horror

    Expansion

    Arkham Horror: Innsmouth Horror Expansion immerses players deeper into the universe of H.P. Lovecraft, specifically the ominously decaying fishing village of Innsmouth. This expansion not only enriches the lore and tension found in the base game of Arkham Horror but also introduces a slew of new mechanics and challenges. Players will navigate a town where secrecy and dread lurk around every corner, and the very people of Innsmouth may be as much a threat as the eldritch horrors that lie in wait.

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    1–8 180 min 13+ For connoisseurs
  16. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Edge of the Earth

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Edge of the Earth

    Campaign Expansion

    In the distant, unexplored corners of Antarctica, unspeakable horrors lurk on the edge of shadows. This expansion features over 300 scenario cards that support the entire campaign, including materials for a stunning new story and branching paths. Best of all, you only need the base game and this expansion to dive straight into the chilling narrative—no additional materials are required!

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    1–4 45–180 min 14+ For connoisseurs
  17. Arkham Horror: Final Hour

    Arkham Horror: Final Hour

    You arrived too late to stop the horrific ritual, and a monstrous, transdimensional Ancient is tearing reality apart. A vibrant rift splits the darkened sky, heralding the nightmarish creatures flooding the sacred buildings of Miskatonic University. Hold back the horde long enough to somehow reverse the summoning, as your fate hinges on cooperation with your fellow investigators in this fast-paced, fully cooperative game for one to four players. With less than 60 minutes of gameplay, success is grim, but failure will mean the end for Arkham... and the world.

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    1–4 60 min 12+ Easy to learn
    13 € below the next retailer
    21 € at Amazon*
  18. Arkham Horror: Miskatonic Horror

    Arkham Horror: Miskatonic Horror

    Expansion

    A recent discovery at Miskatonic University has uncovered more secrets linked to the strange events in Arkham, Massachusetts. As the cultists grow stronger, the steadfast defenders of this sleepy town face greater trials. Miskatonic Horror introduces nearly 450 new cards, including skill, gate, and mythos cards, as well as additional components that enhance gameplay with other expansions.

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    1–8 240 min 12+ Medium complexity
  19. Arkham Horror: Curse of the Dark Pharaoh

    Arkham Horror: Curse of the Dark Pharaoh

    Expansion

    Curse of the Dark Pharaoh is an Egyptian-themed expansion for the beloved game Arkham Horror. This addition enriches the base game with a trove of 166 new cards, seamlessly integrating with the eerie and unpredictable world of Arkham. Whether players choose to permanently incorporate this expansion into their base game or opt to delve into its mysteries as an occasional venture, it promises a fresh layer of intrigue and challenge.

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    1–8 240 min 12+ Medium complexity
  20. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – In Too Deep: Mythos Pack

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game – In Too Deep: Mythos Pack

    Players find themselves immersed in the next chapter of the story, delving deeper into the complex web surrounding their visit to Innsmouth. This expansion not only introduces a new scenario but also features new player cards for all classes, including powerful alliances that focus on the blessing and curse tokens from the corresponding deluxe expansion.

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    1–2 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
  21. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Carnevale of Horrors: Scenario Pack

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Carnevale of Horrors: Scenario Pack

    Expansion

    The standalone scenario, Carnevale of Horrors, features sixty-two cards and immerses players in a city of masks and secrets. As revelers fill the streets of Venice, masked conspirators advance their sinister plans, shrouding the city in darkness while something terrible rises from the lagoon.

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    1–4 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
  22. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Innsmouth Conspiracy: Expansion

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game – The Innsmouth Conspiracy: Expansion

    Innsmouth, a weathered town on the Atlantic coast near Arkham, exudes an aura of decay, with its eerie, glowing windows and crumbling bridges. The Innsmouth Conspiracy, the sixth Deluxe expansion for Arkham Horror: The Card Game, invites players into a time-bending story with new scenarios that expand into a wider adventure across six Mythos packs. Along with two new scenarios, this expansion introduces five new investigators and a wealth of player cards to support new deck types, along with exciting new mechanics such as keys and tokens representing flood, blessings, and curses.

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    1–2 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
  23. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Where Doom Awaits: Mythos Pack

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Where Doom Awaits: Mythos Pack

    Expansion

    You are aware of the immense nature of what lies ahead. Your search for two missing professors has led to sinister consequences as the wind howls and ritual magic vibrates through the air. Time is running out, and your doom is approaching.

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    1–2 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs
  24. Arkham Horror: Kingsport Horror

    Arkham Horror: Kingsport Horror

    Expansion

    The Arkham Horror: Kingsport Horror Expansion introduces a thrilling new chapter to the beloved Arkham Horror board game, expanding the eldritch universe with the eerie town of Kingsport. As a significant addition to the Arkham Horror Series, this expansion not only broadens the geographical scope but also enriches the gameplay with new investigators, ancient ones, creatures, and a plethora of new cards and monsters, offering players an even deeper dive into the Lovecraftian horror.

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    2–8 120–240 min 12+ Medium complexity
  25. Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Curse of the Rougarou: Scenario Pack

    Arkham Horror: The Card Game – Curse of the Rougarou: Scenario Pack

    Expansion

    A reporter's sensational news about a series of gruesome murders fails to make it into the Arkham Advertiser. Your friend believes the reports pique your eccentric curiosity and reaches out. As you head to Northside Station to book a ticket to New Orleans, you can hardly imagine the horrors awaiting you.

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    1–4 60–120 min 14+ For connoisseurs

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Arkham Horror: The Card Game currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 1 to 4 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

What age are these games suitable for?

Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 12 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 60 to 120 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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