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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Z. Year One is Lara Croft Go — scoring 61/100 on our similarity scale. Balatro and Poker Night 2 follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Z. Year One. Each one has been evaluated across 6 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and horror setting
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: tone.
✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, vibe casual and punishing difficulty, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds.
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: tone.
Released 7 years after Z. Year One.
✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Playing poker is good in itself and as an occasion for live communication, a disclosure of communicative talents, a great way to spend time with friends. Especially if these friends know how to play and have fun playing. This poker simulator allows you to spend time in a beautiful company.
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: tone.
✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Abalone® is an adaptation of the famous multi-million selling board game! Discover - or re-discover - all the fun of Abalone on PC. Play the classic game or try out the different competition boards.
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: tone.
✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and puzzle design, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Show them all, the Governor is not to be trifled with! Where have you been all those years? Lots of things have changed. Cities have grown, new people arrived... It’s all good, but some things cannot be accepted just like that! Howdy! Finally it’s there, Governor of Poker 2!
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: tone and setting.
✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Card City Nights is an adventure through a city filled with card-nuts and lunatics. Battle for the 8 legendary cards to enter the biggest competition this city has seen yet. CCN is not a traditional card-trading game.
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: tone and setting.
✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: combat magic, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: setting.
✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: setting.
Released 3 years after Z. Year One.
✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: setting.
✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
The Elder Scrolls: Legends is a card-based game set in The Elder Scrolls universe developed by Dire Wolf Digital. ###Story The game's story serves as a tutorial for the player. The game takes place during the Great War between the Mid Empire and the Third Aldmer Dominion.
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: setting.
✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
GARRUK'S REVENGE EXPANSION NOW AVAILABLE! Walk in the footsteps of the Multiverse's greatest hunter. Featuring additional campaign levels, challenges, and new cards to collect, you take on the role of Garruk and hunt your prey across the planes!
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: setting.
✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, punishing difficulty and combat magic, while skipping horror setting
Open your mind and discover your power as you explore the world of Spectromancer!
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: setting and game mode.
It predates Z. Year One by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, combat tactical and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
The critically acclaimed card game is now available on PC! Dead Man’s Draw is a simple and strategic game of luck and skill that boils down strategy gameplay into a single, tense decision: to play it safe or risk everything in pursuit of killer combos and boundless treasure.
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: tone and game mode.
✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Collectible cards come to life in CARDS AND CASTLES! Collect cards, build decks, and compete against other players in strategic tactical battles. Your cards turn into expressive animated characters when you play them on the game board.
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: setting and game mode.
✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, card game strategy and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere
Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: setting and game mode.
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