The best games based on video games 2023

Looking for a really good party game based on video games? Then we have just the thing: our list of the best games based on video games 2023.

What are games based on video games?

The video game theme refers to games that are thematically related to or inspired by a video game franchise or genre. Some early games created with these themes include PAC-MAN and Frogger - more recent ones include Small World of Warcraft or Anno 1800.

For the category that works or is supported electronically or digitally we have created a separate category: The best electronic board games.

Special Video Game based board games

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

Board games based on other media

list of best games based on video games 2023

This list was last updated on December 4, 2023. We compared 819 board games for this list and selected the top 30. There's also a print version for this list.
  1. Hanamikoji

    All details for the board game Hanamikoji and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award.

    More details for Hanamikoji
    • 2 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Hanamikoji

    • YouTube Review for the game "Hanamikoji" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Hanamikoji" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  2. Project L

    All details for the board game Project L and similar games

    Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.

    More details for Project L
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 40 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  3. Dorfromantik: The Board Game

    All details for the board game Dorfromantik: The Board Game and similar games

    Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.

    ⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 2023

    More details for Dorfromantik: The Board Game
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  4. Darksiders: The Forbidden Land

    All details for the board game Darksiders: The Forbidden Land and similar games
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 90 - 180 Minutes
    • 16+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  5. Fallout Shelter: The Board Game

    All details for the board game Fallout Shelter: The Board Game and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 90 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Fallout Shelter: The Board Game

    • YouTube Review for the game "Fallout Shelter: The Board Game" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  6. World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King

    All details for the board game World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and similar games
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  7. Coral

    All details for the board game Coral and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 10 - 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  8. Jetpack Joyride

    All details for the board game Jetpack Joyride and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 20 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    👍 Good price!28€ atAmazon.de
  9. Super Motherload

    All details for the board game Super Motherload and similar games

    Nominated for 1 award and won 1.

    More details for Super Motherload
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 60 - 75 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  10. Plague Inc.: The Board Game

    All details for the board game Plague Inc.: The Board Game and similar games

    🔥 Deal: 21% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!

    More details for Plague Inc.: The Board Game
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!38€ atAmazon.de

    Video reviews for Plague Inc.: The Board Game

    • YouTube Review for the game "Plague Inc.: The Board Game" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Plague Inc.: The Board Game" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  11. Cantaloop: Book 1 – Breaking into Prison

    All details for the board game Cantaloop: Book 1 – Breaking into Prison and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 300 - 720 Minutes
    • 16+ years old
    • Easy to learn
    🔥 Great price!25€ atAmazon.de
  12. Level 10

    All details for the board game Level 10 and similar games
    • 1 - 5 Players
    • 16 - 32 Minutes
    • 6+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  13. Gravity Superstar

    All details for the board game Gravity Superstar and similar games
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 15 - 30 Minutes
    • 7+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!24€ atAmazon.de

    Video reviews for Gravity Superstar

    • YouTube Review for the game "Gravity Superstar" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  14. Combo Fighter

    All details for the board game Combo Fighter and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 5 - 15 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Combo Fighter

    • YouTube Review for the game "Combo Fighter" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Combo Fighter" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  15. Sniper Elite: The Board Game

    All details for the board game Sniper Elite: The Board Game and similar games
    • 1 - 4 Players
    • 40 - 70 Minutes
    • 16+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  16. Railways of the World

    All details for the board game Railways of the World and similar games
    • 2 - 6 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  17. Monopoly Arcade: Pac-Man

    All details for the board game Monopoly Arcade: Pac-Man and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 90 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
    🔥 Great price!21€ atAmazon.de
  18. Billionaire Banshee

    All details for the board game Billionaire Banshee and similar games
    • 2 - 15 Players
    • 60 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  19. Monopoly Gamer: Sonic The Hedgehog

    All details for the board game Monopoly Gamer: Sonic The Hedgehog and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  20. Monopoly Gamer

    All details for the board game Monopoly Gamer and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 60 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  21. Jungle Speed: Rabbids

    All details for the board game Jungle Speed: Rabbids and similar games
    • 2 - 10 Players
    • 15 Minutes
    • 8+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  22. Hawken: Real-Time Card Game – Sharpshooter vs. Bruiser

    All details for the board game Hawken: Real-Time Card Game – Sharpshooter vs. Bruiser and similar games
    • 2 Players
    • 10 - 20 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Immediately playable
  23. Minecraft: Builders & Biomes

    All details for the board game Minecraft: Builders & Biomes and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Minecraft: Builders & Biomes

    • YouTube Review for the game "Minecraft: Builders & Biomes" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  24. World of Tanks Miniatures Game

    All details for the board game World of Tanks Miniatures Game and similar games
    • 2 - 99 Players
    • 30 Minutes
    • 14+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  25. Vikings Gone Wild

    All details for the board game Vikings Gone Wild and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 45 - 90 Minutes
    • 10+ years old
    • Easy to learn

    Video reviews for Vikings Gone Wild

    • YouTube Review for the game "Vikings Gone Wild" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
  26. Pac-Man: The Board Game

    All details for the board game Pac-Man: The Board Game and similar games
    • 2 - 5 Players
    • 10+ years old
    • Immediately playable

    Video reviews for Pac-Man: The Board Game

    • YouTube Review for the game "Pac-Man: The Board Game" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Pac-Man: The Board Game" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Pac-Man: The Board Game" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Pac-Man: The Board Game" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Pac-Man: The Board Game" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Pac-Man: The Board Game" by BoardGameGeek
      Video is in English
    • YouTube Review for the game "Pac-Man: The Board Game" by Shut Up & Sit Down
      Video is in English
  27. Boss Monster 2: The Next Level

    All details for the board game Boss Monster 2: The Next Level and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 20 - 30 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn
  28. Anno 1800: The Board Game

    All details for the board game Anno 1800: The Board Game and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 120 Minutes
    • 12+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  29. This War of Mine: The Board Game

    All details for the board game This War of Mine: The Board Game and similar games

    Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.

    More details for This War of Mine: The Board Game
    • 1 - 6 Players
    • 45 - 120 Minutes
    • 18+ years old
    • Medium difficulty
  30. The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls

    All details for the board game The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls and similar games
    • 2 - 4 Players
    • 30 - 60 Minutes
    • 13+ years old
    • Easy to learn

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