Head to head
Above and Below vs Dixit
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
- More crunch (Medium vs Light)
- A longer, meatier session (about 90 min)
- The safer pick (100% positive vs 0%)
Pick Dixit if you want…
- A story you build over the course of play
- Reading the room and talking your way through
- The lighter teach (Light vs Medium)
- Shorter sessions (about 30 min vs 90)
Quick facts
| Above and Below | Dixit | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–4 | 3–6 |
| Play time | 90 min | 30 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Light |
| Age | 13+ | 8+ |
| Year | 2015 | 2008 |
Common questions
Is Dixit better than Above and Below?
Above and Below sits at 100% positive over 1 verdicts; Dixit at 0% over 1. Above and Below rates higher with the community, but the right pick depends on your table and taste.
Which is lighter, Above and Below or Dixit?
Dixit is the lighter game (Light complexity vs Medium). Above and Below asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
Which plays faster, Above and Below or Dixit?
Dixit runs up to about 30 minutes; Above and Below up to about 90. For a weeknight slot, Dixit is the quicker table.