The best games based on Comics 2024

Looking for a really good game based on comics? Then we have just the thing: our list of the best games based on comics 2024.

What are games based on comics?

Comic strip games often have themes and storylines based on established comic book characters. Comic book games may have been designed independently or built on established game systems (e.g. HeroClix).

Other comic book universes in board games

We researched a lot of comic based board games and even divided them into special lists. You'll find the games based on the various comic universes below.

Board games based on other media

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This list was last updated on November 20, 2024. We compared 1275 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Marvel United: X-Men

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    Marvel United: X-Men is an expansion to the cooperative board game Marvel United, focusing on the beloved X-Men universe. This game invites players to embody iconic Marvel heroes, joining forces to thwart the nefarious schemes of a villain who is orchestrating their master plan behind the scenes. With a mix of strategy, collaboration, and superhero flair, this game brings the X-Men's battles and stories to life on the tabletop.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Marvel United: X-Men
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 40 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  2. Marvel United

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    Marvel United is a cooperative board game where players take on the roles of Marvel superheroes, working together to thwart the plans of a powerful villain, who is controlled by the game mechanics.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 2.

    More details for Marvel United
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 40 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  3. Splendor: Marvel

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    Splendor: Marvel transforms the classic Splendor game with a Marvel Universe twist. Players race to stop Thanos by assembling a team of heroes and villains, using Infinity Stones to recruit characters and earn Infinity Points.

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Exploding Kittens: Party Pack

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    🔥 Deal: 29% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Exploding Kittens: Party Pack
    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  5. Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game

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    Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game brings the epic struggle from the Marvel Universe to the tabletop in a dynamic adaptation of the classic Love Letter mechanics. This version transforms the game into a thrilling one-vs-many experience, pitting one player as the formidable Thanos against a team of heroes aiming to thwart his universe-altering plans.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game

    • YouTube Review for the game "Infinity Gauntlet: A Love Letter Game" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  6. Witness

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    Witness is a unique cooperative board game designed for exactly four players, based on the intriguing universe of the Belgian comic series Blake and Mortimer by Edgar P. Jacobs. The game revolves around solving mysteries through a clever yet challenging communication system where players can only share information in a very restricted manner.

    More details for Witness
    • 4 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Witness

    • YouTube Review for the game "Witness" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  7. Marvel Champions: The Card Game

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    In the immortal words of Stan Lee, "With great power, there must also come great responsibility." Enter the thrilling world of Marvel Champions: The Card Game, where Iron Man and Black Panther unite to thwart Rhino's rampage through New York, and Captain Marvel teams up with Spider-Man to face the looming threat of Ultron and global annihilation. Do you possess the mettle to stand alongside these legendary heroes and emerge as a true champion?

    Nominated for 11 awards and won 2.

    More details for Marvel Champions: The Card Game
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Medium difficulty

    Video reviews for Marvel Champions: The Card Game

    • YouTube Review for the game "Marvel Champions: The Card Game" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  8. 5-Minute Marvel

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    5-Minute Marvel is the Marvel Universe adaptation of the fast-paced, cooperative card game 5-Minute Dungeon, providing a superpowered twist with beloved Marvel heroes taking on infamous Marvel bosses. This game encapsulates the essence of quick, engaging gameplay combined with the rich lore of Marvel, creating an exhilarating experience that can be enjoyed in short, intense bursts of fun.

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 5 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  9. Marvel: Remix

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    Nominated for 1 award.

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  10. Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game

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    Embark on an epic journey through the Marvel Comics universe with Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game. Assemble your team to combat infamous mastermind villains such as Magneto, Loki, Dr. Doom, and Red Skull. Customize the game by selecting hero decks from iconic characters like Spider-Man, Hulk, Wolverine, and more. The dynamic gameplay evolves as players recruit powerful hero cards, enhancing their decks to face the ever-growing threats.

    Nominated for 2 awards.

    More details for Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  11. The Initiative

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    Nominated for 5 awards and won 1.

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  12. Hocus & Pocus: L'épreuve des Fabulins

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    • Immediately playable
  13. Sherlock Holmes & Moriarty: Associates

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    • 1 Players
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  14. Marvel Zombies: A Zombicide Game

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  15. Captive

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    • 1 Players
    • 30 - 130 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  16. Itchy Feet: The Travel Game

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    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 8 - 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  17. Joking Hazard

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    Joking Hazard is a humor-driven card game created by the minds behind the popular webcomic Cyanide & Happiness. In this game, players compete to create the funniest, often outrageous, comic strips using a deck of panel cards.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Joking Hazard
    • 3 - 10 Players
    • 30 - 90 Minutes
    • 18+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  18. The Crusoe Crew

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    🔥 Deal: 6% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for The Crusoe Crew
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for The Crusoe Crew

    • YouTube Review for the game "The Crusoe Crew" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  19. Start Player

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    • 2 - 99 Players
    • 1 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  20. Loup Garou

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    • 30 - 130 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  21. Mind MGMT: The Psychic Espionage “Game.”

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    Mind MGMT: The Psychic Espionage “Game.” is a thrilling board game of hide-and-seek set in a world of psychic espionage. One player takes on the role of Mind MGMT, a powerful but corrupt organization using psychic agents to expand its control. The other players are rogue agents, defected from Mind MGMT and now using their abilities to stop it.

    Nominated for 6 awards and won 1.

    More details for Mind MGMT: The Psychic Espionage “Game.”
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  22. DC Deck-Building Game

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    The call to action is clear: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg, and the Justice League of America need your help! In the DC Comics Deck-Building Game, you have the opportunity to become a heroic force for truth, justice, and peace in the DC Universe.

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for DC Deck-Building Game
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 15+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  23. Exploding Kittens: NSFW Deck

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    Exploding Kittens: NSFW Deck is a standalone game originating from an expansion to the original Exploding Kittens, which is renowned for being the most successful Kickstarter project ever. This particular edition contains content that is more suited for adults, featuring cards that are either too graphic or intense for a younger audience.

    More details for Exploding Kittens: NSFW Deck
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 10 - 20 Minutes
    • 18+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  24. Exploding Minions

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  25. Marvel Zombies: X-Men Resistance

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    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • Medium difficulty
  26. Autumn Harvest: A Tea Dragon Society Game

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    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • Immediately playable
  27. DC Deck-Building Game: Heroes Unite

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    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 45 Minutes
    • 15+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  28. Sherlock Holmes: Four Investigations

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    🔥 Deal: 39% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Sherlock Holmes: Four Investigations
    • 1 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Sherlock Holmes: Four Investigations

    • YouTube Review for the game "Sherlock Holmes: Four Investigations" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  29. Darksiders: The Forbidden Land

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    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 90 - 180 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  30. Marvel Zombies: Heroes' Resistance

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    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn

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