Head to head
Anachrony vs Distilled
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Anachrony if you want…
- Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
- Far-future and space setting
- More crunch (Heavy vs Medium-Heavy)
- Shorter sessions (about 120 min vs 150)
Pick Distilled if you want…
- Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- The lighter teach (Medium-Heavy vs Heavy)
- A longer, meatier session (about 150 min)
Quick facts
| Anachrony | Distilled | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 1–5 |
| Play time | 30–120 min | 90–150 min |
| Complexity | Heavy | Medium-Heavy |
| Age | 15+ | 14+ |
| Year | 2017 | 2023 |
Common questions
Which is lighter, Anachrony or Distilled?
Distilled is the lighter game (Medium-Heavy complexity vs Heavy). Anachrony asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
Which plays faster, Anachrony or Distilled?
Anachrony runs up to about 120 minutes; Distilled up to about 150. For a weeknight slot, Anachrony is the quicker table.