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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Z. Year One down to the 8 that fit the “Xbox” category. Poker Night 2, Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers and Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Z. Year One.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Z. Year One is Poker Night 2 — scoring 59/100 on our similarity scale. Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers and Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 follow close behind.

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The best games like Z. Year One on Xbox

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1Poker Night 2
Poker Night 2
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3
Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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.

Genre100Game mode100Tone0
Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMagicFantasy
Steam👍 45%· 4.0KRAWG👍 52%· 65MC60IGDB57· 6
Year 2014Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ 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.

Genre100Game mode51Setting0
Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMagic
Steam👍 87%· 1.3KRAWG👍 63%· 56MC77IGDB80· 4
Year 2012Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ 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

Special EditionThe Magic: The Gathering –Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Special Edition includes: Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Full Game Magic 2013 Official Soundtrack Wallpapers: 5 wallpapers; in multiple sizes. 2nd Path of the Planeswalkers Graphic novel .

Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: setting and game mode.

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Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMagic
Steam👍 83%· 4.6KRAWG👍 55%· 99MC80IGDB77· 4
Year 2013Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with 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

Special EditionThe Special Edition includes the following: Magic: The Gathering 2014 - Duels of the Planeswalkers Base Game Soundtrack: Planar themes and the licensed I Fight Dragons song as MP3s Wallpapers: 5 desktop wallpapers; in multiple sizes eBook: “Return To Ravnica” novella in PDF format…

Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: setting and game mode.

Genre100Game mode34Setting0
Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicFantasy
Steam👍 88%· 1.0KRAWG👍 56%· 41MC77IGDB75· 2
Year 2011Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

All-new and redesigned, Magic: The Gathering — Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 takes last year’s massive hit game to even greater heights with better graphics, more options, and new challenges!

Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: setting and game mode.

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UNO
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCasual
Steam👍 70%· 54KRAWG👍 74%· 265MC66IGDB53· 2OC64· 24
Year 2016Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

UNO is a video game adaptation of a famous card game developed in the 20th century. The aim is to be the first one to win 500 points. There is also a variation of the game called Uno Rush, announced two years later than the original. ###Gameplay The rules and card design do not differ from the original. Four players are sitting across the table.

Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: tone and game mode.

Genre100Game mode28Tone0
The Jackbox Party Pack 3
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloOfflineMultiplayerCo-opCasual
Steam👍 97%· 6.6KIGDB78· 6OC80· 15
Year 2016Dev Jackbox GamesOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and offline, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: tone and game mode.

Genre100Game mode20Tone0
#860 Seconds!
60 Seconds!
StrategyTurn-Based Strategy
SoloPost-ApocalypticTacticalNarrativeHardcore
Steam👍 85%· 12KIGDB80· 1OC58· 10
Year 2015Dev Robot Gentleman StudiosOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling, while skipping card game strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Z. Year One: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Setting75Tone0

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