The best games from Catch Up Games 🇫🇷🏢 2026

In this 2026 top list we've picked out the best dice, card & board games from the game publisher "Catch Up Games".

History of Catch Up Games

The board game company "Catch Up Games" was founded by Clément Milker & Sébastien Kihm in 2014. The current company headquarters is in Lyon, France🇫🇷. Catch Up Games is part of the Hachette Livre group.

The oldest game by Catch Up Games in our database is Sapiens, from 2015. The best-known game is Faraway.

How good are games from the "Catch Up Games" publisher?

There are 3 games by Catch Up Games in our Top-1000 games list – making Catch Up Games #79 of the best game publishers out of 1548 publishers in our database.

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List of the best games from Catch Up Games 2026

In this list you'll find the best board, card & dice games from the publisher Catch Up Games that you can buy 2026.

This list was last updated on July 4, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Castle Combo

    Castle Combo

    Castle Combo is a quick, clever card game from the studio behind Faraway. You spend coins to draw nine cards, little by little, from two open markets, then build them into a 3x3 tableau whose residents interact in smart ways.

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    2–5 10–25 min 10+ Easy to learn
  2. Courtisans
    2–5 20–30 min 8+ Immediately playable
  3. Faraway

    Faraway

    Welcome to Alula, a mysterious continent whose geography shifts with the seasons. In Faraway, you roam the land, meet its inhabitants and catalogue its wonders to earn more glory than your rivals. A clever card game built around an unusual way to score.

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    2–6 15–30 min 10+ Easy to learn
  4. Mind Up!

    Mind Up!

    Players start with a row of cards on the table, matching the number of participants. On their turn, they draw a card from their hand and reveal it simultaneously to create a new sequence from the lowest to the highest card. Each player then takes the card from the previous row that corresponds to their played card's position, adding it to their tableau for points at the end of the round, based on color and order drawn.

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    3–6 15–20 min 8+ Immediately playable
  5. Fertility

    Fertility

    Players take on the role of a Nomarch in ancient Egypt, responsible for managing a metropolis and its surrounding region. As the Nile's flooding ends, they must organize resource collection, build lucrative districts, and supply them to earn the most wealth for the Pharaoh. The game is a straightforward resource management experience, requiring players to make strategic decisions about how to utilize their resources effectively while ensuring none are wasted. Each turn consists of three simple steps: collecting resources, using them to build new districts, and restocking stores. The game lasts for nine rounds, and the player with the most wealth at the end wins.

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    2–4 25–45 min 10+ Easy to learn
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  6. The LOOP: Dr Foo strikes back...back...back

    The LOOP: Dr Foo strikes back...back...back

    The LOOP is a cooperative board game that offers a unique and humorous twist on time travel and villainy. Players team up as Temporal Agents, working against the clock to stop the malevolent Dr. Faux, who is hell-bent on universal domination with his dangerously unstable time machine. The game stands out for its innovative "LOOP" mechanism, allowing players to create potent card combos and use their abilities multiple times in a turn. With four different game modes, each presenting its own set of challenges and requiring different strategies, The LOOP promises high replay value and hours of fun as players attempt to thwart Dr. Faux's dastardly plans across multiple timelines.

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    1–4 60 min 12+ Medium complexity
  7. Paper Tales

    Paper Tales

    Paper Tales is a dynamic card game that blends elements of drafting and kingdom-building. Set in a mythical world, players guide their realms through centuries, facing challenges and opportunities as they emerge.

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    2–5 30 min 12+ Easy to learn
  8. Rivages
    1–5 20–30 min 8+ Easy to learn
  9. After Us

    After Us

    In the year 2083, humanity has long since vanished, leaving remnants of its existence. Nature has reclaimed the land, and evolved apes have formed tribes, mastering human artifacts in their pursuit of knowledge. As the leader of one such tribe, guide your group toward collective intelligence by collecting resources and points through a unique deck-building and resource management system, ultimately aiming to reach 80 points to win.

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    1–6 40–60 min 12+ Easy to learn
  10. Sapiens

    Sapiens

    The tribe is ready to leave its refuge and embark on a journey to new lands. As the head of your clan, guide your prehistoric people through the valley by utilizing the environment, hunting for food, and discovering safe caves for winter. Players build their personal boards by placing tiles that represent their journey, aiming to gather habitats and protection points while facing intriguing choices and dilemmas along the way.

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    2–4 45 min 10+ Medium complexity

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Castle Combo 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 2 to 5 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 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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