Catan: Starfarers vs Stone Age

Catan: Starfarers is a standalone sci-fi version of Catan that takes the core mechanics and expands them into space. You explore the galaxy, trade with alien civilizations, and upgrade your starship. It features a much more robust board and more complex mechanics than the base game, including a cool plastic ship component that holds your upgrades. If you love Catan but want a more epic, thematic,...

Stone Age is a classic worker-placement game where players lead a tribe of prehistoric humans. You must gather resources, build huts, and advance your civilization's technology. It is often cited as the best 'next step' after Catan because it introduces worker placement while keeping the resource management and building themes familiar. It is a very balanced game that rewards planning and adaptati...