Best Miniatures Game

Resin kits, while often more expensive and requiring specialized adhesives, provide unparalleled levels of fine detail, especially for historical armor. These kits capture the gritty, weathered look of WWII machinery better than many injection-molded plastic kits. They are reserved for the most dedi...

Space Hulk is a cooperative miniatures game set in the Warhammer 41st Millennium universe. Players control elite Space Marine Terminators attempting to survive against hordes of Genestealers within the claustrophobic confines of abandoned spacecraft – known as Hulks. The game’s tactical combat and o...

Chain of Command is a miniatures game focused on recreating World War II combat at the platoon level. It’s known for its unique patrol phase system which simulates realistic movement and tactical decisions during skirmishes. The game appeals to hobbyists and wargamers interested in historical milita...

Infinity is a competitive miniature wargame set in a gritty cyberpunk future. Corvus Belli designs it for players seeking tactical skirmishes utilizing detailed human-sphere units and advanced combat rules. The game’s dynamic order system creates intense, strategic battles suitable for experienced t...

Epic: Armageddon is a large scale miniatures game published by Games Workshop. It depicts battles within the Warhammer 40,000 universe during the 41st millennium, specifically focusing on conflicts between Imperial forces and Chaos armies across the planet ofMordath. The game’s significant scale all...

Malifaux is a competitive miniatures game set in a richly detailed steampunk world. Players control unique characters known as “Wyrd,” each possessing distinct abilities and backstories. The game utilizes a custom card deck for resolving combat, offering strategic depth beyond simple dice rolls. It’...

Blood Bowl is a tabletop miniatures game created by Games Workshop. It combines elements of American football with fantastical races from the Warhammer Fantasy universe. The game’s notable aspect lies in its competitive and often chaotic gameplay simulating intense sporting matches. Originally desig...

Games Workshop's 1999 skirmish game set in a wyrdstone-strewn ruined city in the Warhammer Fantasy world, notable for its persistent campaign-progression system.

Released in 2020 by Corvus Belli, Infinity: N4 is the fourth edition of the sci-fi skirmish miniatures game, streamlining the ruleset for its cyberpunk universe.

Trench Crusade is a grimdark alternate-history miniatures game co-created by Tuomas Pirinen, featuring a World War I where humanity fights literal demons.

Five Parsecs from Home is a solo-friendly sci-fi skirmish game by Ivan Sorensen, notable for its procedural campaign system that creates dynamic, story-driven tabletop adventures.

Published by Osprey Games, this post-apocalyptic vehicular combat game is highly notable for allowing players to use standard diecast toy cars on the tabletop.

Created by Joseph McCullough and published by Osprey Games in 2015, this fantasy skirmish game is notable for focusing on wizards leading small warbands.

The Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game is a tactical ship-to-ship combat simulator by Fantasy Flight Games renowned for its pre-painted starfighter models.

Games Workshop's miniatures wargame based on Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films, launched in 2001 in partnership with New Line Cinema under Tolkien Estate license.

Written by Joseph McCullough in 2018, this innovative tabletop game blends miniatures skirmish mechanics with roleplaying elements specifically designed for solo play.

Games Workshop's skirmish-scale Warhammer 40,000 spinoff in which small squads of five to fifteen models clash in fast-play missions, first relaunched in 2018.

Published by Iron Fist Publishing, Battlegroup is a World War II miniatures wargame notable for its historically accurate army lists and hidden objective system.

Sharp Practice is a historical black powder skirmish miniatures game designed by TooFatLardies, focusing on the leadership of small military forces.

Guild Ball is a tactical miniatures game by Steamforged Games simulating brutal medieval football, notable for combining sports gameplay with a unique card-driven activation system.

Written by Daniel Mersey and published by Osprey Games, this 2012 medieval skirmish game is notable for its streamlined, activation-based combat ruleset.

Marvel: Crisis Protocol is a skirmish-level tabletop miniatures game released by Atomic Mass Games in 2019, notable for its detailed plastic superhero figures and interactive terrain.

Games Workshop's game of battles between colossal Titan war machines in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, originally released in 1988 and revived in updated form in 2018.

Art de la Guerre is a historical miniatures wargame for ancient and medieval armies, originating in France and widely played in international tournaments.

Bushido is a feudal Japanese horror miniatures skirmish game created by GCT Studio, known for its distinct factions and narrative-driven gameplay.

Dropfleet Commander is a space fleet combat game by Hawk Wargames, distinguished by its unique orbital mechanics where capital ships battle to secure contested planetary orbit zones.

Created by Warlord Games in 2012, Bolt Action is a World War II miniatures game notable for its unique order dice system that simulates battlefield friction.

Star Wars: Armada is a fleet combat miniatures game by Fantasy Flight Games notable for its large-scale capital ship battles set in the Galactic Civil War.

Published by Fantasy Flight Games, Star Wars: Legion is a 28mm sci-fi miniatures game that simulates the ground battles of the Galactic Civil War and Clone Wars.