Head to head
Above and Below vs Anachrony
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Above and Below if you want…
- Dramatic moments that feel like a movie
- A story you build over the course of play
- The lighter teach (Medium vs Heavy)
- Shorter sessions (about 90 min vs 120)
Pick Anachrony if you want…
- Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
- Far-future and space setting
- More crunch (Heavy vs Medium)
- A longer, meatier session (about 120 min)
Quick facts
| Above and Below | Anachrony | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–4 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 90 min | 30–120 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Heavy |
| Age | 13+ | 15+ |
| Year | 2015 | 2017 |
Common questions
Which is lighter, Above and Below or Anachrony?
Above and Below is the lighter game (Medium complexity vs Heavy). Anachrony asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
Which plays faster, Above and Below or Anachrony?
Above and Below runs up to about 90 minutes; Anachrony up to about 120. For a weeknight slot, Above and Below is the quicker table.