The best games from Osprey Games 🇬🇧🏢 2026
In this 2026 top list we've picked out the best dice, card & board games from the game publisher "Osprey Games".
History of Osprey Games
The current company headquarters is in Oxford, United Kingdom🇬🇧. Osprey Games is part of the Bloomsbury Publishing group.
The oldest game by Osprey Games in our database is The Ravens of Thri Sahashri, from 2013. The best-known game is Cryptid.
How good are games from the "Osprey Games" publisher?
There are 9 games by Osprey Games in our Top-1000 games list – making Osprey Games #39 of the best game publishers out of 1546 publishers in our database.
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List of the best games from Osprey Games 2026
In this list you'll find the best board, card & dice games from the publisher Osprey Games that you can buy 2026.
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Cryptid
All details & ratingCryptid is a deduction board game centered around the intriguing theme of cryptozoology. Players take on the roles of cryptozoologists trying to locate an elusive creature known as the Cryptid, using a mix of clever deduction and strategic misdirection.
3–5 30–50 min 10+ Easy to learn -
The Lost Expedition
All details & ratingThe Lost Expedition is a gripping survival game that takes you on a perilous journey through the Amazon jungle, following in the footsteps of the legendary explorer Percy Fawcett. The goal is not only to trace Fawcett's path but more importantly, to emerge alive with the ultimate treasure: your life.
1–5 30–50 min 14+ Easy to learn -
Wildlands
All details & ratingWildlands brings to life a rich, lawless fantasy realm where players vie for dominance, survival, and treasure amidst the ruins of a fallen kingdom. Designed by the acclaimed Martin Wallace, this game combines the thrill of skirmish battles with the depth of strategic card play, offering a dynamic tabletop experience that's accessible yet full of tactical depth.
2–4 30–60 min 14+ Easy to learnVideo reviews 1 -
Brian Boru: High King of Ireland
All details & ratingIn Brian Boru: High King of Ireland, your goal is to weave together the strands of military might, diplomacy, and marriage to unify Ireland under your rule. The game cleverly combines traditional trick-taking mechanics with strategic depth, allowing you to gain influence across the island by winning towns and securing regions, or by leveraging the unique actions tied to the suits of the cards you play.
3–5 60–90 min 14+ Medium complexity -
Frostgrave: Second Edition
All details & ratingThis is a revised and expanded edition of the award-winning fantasy war game, featuring updated rules, new spells, and scenarios that challenge adventurers in the Frozen City. Players select a wizard from one of ten schools and choose from a list of eighty spells while commanding a troop of warriors, exploring the perilous ruins in search of ancient treasures and the secrets of lost magic. Beware, as the Frozen City is fraught with danger from rival wizards, wandering monsters, animated constructs, and demonic beings.
2–8 60–120 min 12+ Medium complexity -
Last Days: Zombie Apocalypse
All details & ratingPlayers form their own factions, representing desperate civilians, military personnel, or hardened survivors, as they navigate a nightmare near-future plagued by reanimated corpses. They must explore, scavenge, and fight to survive another day while facing threats from rival gangs and relentless zombies drawn to the sounds of conflict. The ability to scavenge is as crucial as combat prowess, and players can develop their factions through scenarios and campaigns, gaining experience and recruiting new followers to bolster their strength.
2 Easy to learn -
London
Second Edition
All details & ratingLondon (Second Edition) is a refined version of a classic board game that caters to players who enjoy strategic planning and city-building. Set in the aftermath of the Great Fire of London, players are tasked with the ambitious goal of reconstructing the city. This game challenges players to balance the complexities of urban development, financial management, and social responsibility.
2–4 60–90 min 14+ Medium complexity -
Village Green
All details & ratingIt’s the first day of spring, and everyone is focused on the "Village Green of the Year" competition. As a rival gardener, you are tasked with arranging flowers, planting trees, commissioning statues, and creating ponds to impress the judges. Careful placement is crucial, as time is running out and the stakes are high!
1–5 30 min 14+ Easy to learn -
Judge Dredd: Helter Skelter
All details & ratingSomething has broken in the multiverse, causing the universe to bleed. Reports of invaders wreaking havoc are emerging throughout Mega-City One, with Celtic barbarians and Russian nobles among them. The game features notable characters from various universes, each with unique action decks and special abilities, making strategic play essential for victory on the streets.
2–4 30–60 min 14+ Easy to learn -
Frostgrave
All details & ratingAmidst the frozen ruins of an ancient city, wizards battle to uncover the treasures of a fallen empire. Each player assumes the role of a wizard from one of ten magic schools and builds a band of followers, including apprentices and various warriors. Players will enjoy the game most when engaged in an ongoing campaign filled with limitless adventures and scenarios described in the rulebook.
2–8 60–120 min 12+ Medium complexity -
Undaunted: Battle of Britain
All details & ratingThe RAF faces off against the Luftwaffe in this two-player card game set during World War II aerial battles. In the summer of 1940, Germany's war machine has overrun the continent, and Britain is the last barrier to a German victory in Europe. Command seasoned pilots of the Luftwaffe or the resourceful RAF as they engage in dynamic aerial combat, ensuring pilot cohesion and evading anti-aircraft fire to secure victory in the skies.
2 45–60 min 14+ Medium complexity -
Shahrazad
All details & ratingShahrazad is a game for one player in solo mode or two players in cooperative mode. Players start by drawing two cards, playing one on the tableau, and moving it slightly up or down. The objective is to find paths from the left to the right side of the tableau while maximizing points from color groups and minimizing penalties from hidden cards. The game uses 22 beautifully illustrated tarot cards, and decisions become increasingly challenging, leading to unexpected narrative twists.
1–2 10 min 8+ Easy to learn -
Imperium: Classics
All details & ratingImperium: Classics is a grand strategy board game that puts you in control of one of history’s greatest civilizations. As the leader of your civilization, you face formidable adversaries and must make pivotal decisions to guide your people through challenges and triumphs. With eight unique civilizations to choose from, each with its own strengths and strategies, the game offers a diverse and asymmetric playing experience. Your choices will determine whether your civilization becomes a dominant empire or fades into obscurity.
1–4 40–160 min 14+ For connoisseurs -
Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road
All details & ratingMerv: The Heart of the Silk Road immerses players in the competitive economic landscape of the most prosperous city along the Silk Road. As the city thrives, players engage in a strategic blend of resource management, trade, and influence to accumulate wealth and power. The game encapsulates the tension between personal gain and the collective defense against the looming threat of Mongol invasions. Strategic decisions influence both the city's fate and the players' standing, making every choice critical in the pursuit of victory.
1–4 90 min 14+ Medium complexity -
Imperium: Legends
All details & ratingImperium: Legends is a deep and engaging deck-building game that places you in command of one of eight legendary civilizations. Each civilization comes with its unique strengths, strategies, and historical narrative, offering a rich tapestry of gameplay experiences. As a leader, you are tasked with guiding your civilization from its humble beginnings to a dominant global empire through strategic expansion, technological and cultural advancements, and military might.
1–4 40–160 min 14+ For connoisseurs -
Imperium: Horizons
All details & ratingTerrible opponents are advancing against you. Your people are ready to write history. You hold the fate of one of the most storied civilizations in your hands. Constantly threatened by attacks, you must conquer new lands, achieve significant scientific and cultural advancements, and lead your people into the imperial era. Expanding too quickly will cause unrest, while expanding too slowly could reduce your civilization to a mere footnote in history. Competing as one of fourteen radically asymmetric civilizations, you vie to become the most dominant empire the world has ever seen.
1–4 40–160 min 14+ For connoisseurs -
Burrows & Badgers: A Skirmish Game of Anthropomorphic Animals
All details & ratingA fast-paced tabletop miniatures skirmish game set in the ancient kingdom of Northymbria, where animals wear armor, wield swords, and cast spells. Players use assigned tokens to purchase war bands, including animals like moles, toads, and mice, along with equipment. Various scenarios can be played, and there is also a campaign system available.
2 60–120 min For connoisseurs -
They Come Unseen
All details & ratingSubmarines and surface fleets battle for dominance of the seas. One team uses submarines to infiltrate enemy ports and destroy strategic targets, while the other team deploys a surface fleet to hunt submarines and protect crucial supply lines. Designed by a retired Royal Navy officer, this asymmetrical strategy game features two boards: one for surface actions visible to both players and another for underwater movements visible only to submarine commanders. Specially designed control boards help players track important information such as fuel, ammunition, and current depth.
2–5 80–180 min Medium complexity -
The Ravens of Thri Sahashri
All details & ratingA cooperative card game for two players involves one player as Ren, a girl who has lost her memory, and the other as the detective trying to recover it. Players communicate through card selection, aiming to have the game board contain only the colors represented by Ren's hidden cards at the end of each round. Rounds conclude when either all hidden cards are completed or the players fail by drawing all five ravens or exhausting the draw pile.
2 45 min 12+ Medium complexity -
Crescent Moon
All details & ratingAs the sun rises over the deserts, rivers, and oases of the caliphate, a delicate balance has been disrupted. Players assume the role of one of several rival powers, each with the chance to alter the course of history and seize control. Ambitious Sultans, mysterious Murshids, wandering nomads, and ruthless warlords all vie for dominance amid chaos and uncertainty.
4–5 150–180 min 14+ For connoisseurs -
Reality's Edge: Cyberpunk Skirmish Rules
All details & ratingPlayers assume the role of data jackers, mercenary hackers leading a small team of trusted personnel in a dystopian cyberpunk future. They accept contracts from shadowy clients to gain profit, fame, and improved cybernetic enhancements while navigating the dangers of the "Sprawl" and cyberspace. The gameplay emphasizes character development, allowing players to collect experience and gear, ranging from advanced weapons to cyber implants in a world driven by the pursuit of what can be done, rather than what should be done.
0 For connoisseurs
Frequently asked questions
Which game ranks first on this list?
Cryptid 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 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 8 years. Each game carries its own age rating.
How long does a game take?
A typical game takes about 45 to 90 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.
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