Above and Below cover

Above and Below

2015 · Red Raven Games

Solid · 100% positive · 1 verdict

Lands of Evershade cover

Lands of Evershade

2025 · Awaken Realms

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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 Medium-Heavy)
  • Shorter sessions (about 90 min vs 270)

Pick Lands of Evershade if you want…

  • Dramatic moments that feel like a movie
  • A story you build over the course of play
  • More crunch (Medium-Heavy vs Medium)
  • A longer, meatier session (about 270 min)

Quick facts

Above and BelowLands of Evershade
Players2–41–5
Play time90 min90–270 min
ComplexityMediumMedium-Heavy
Age13+14+
Year20152025

Common questions

Which is lighter, Above and Below or Lands of Evershade?

Above and Below is the lighter game (Medium complexity vs Medium-Heavy). Lands of Evershade asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.

Which plays faster, Above and Below or Lands of Evershade?

Above and Below runs up to about 90 minutes; Lands of Evershade up to about 270. For a weeknight slot, Above and Below is the quicker table.