Head to head
City of the Great Machine vs Deep Regrets
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick City of the Great Machine if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Two teams pulling against each other
- More crunch (Medium-Heavy vs Medium)
- Shorter sessions (about 90 min vs 150)
Pick Deep Regrets if you want…
- Heavy themes and mature tone
- Two teams pulling against each other
- The lighter teach (Medium vs Medium-Heavy)
- A longer, meatier session (about 150 min)
Quick facts
| City of the Great Machine | Deep Regrets | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–4 | 1–5 |
| Play time | 60–90 min | 30–150 min |
| Complexity | Medium-Heavy | Medium |
| Age | 14+ | 14+ |
| Year | 2023 | — |
Common questions
Which is lighter, City of the Great Machine or Deep Regrets?
Deep Regrets is the lighter game (Medium complexity vs Medium-Heavy). City of the Great Machine asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
Which plays faster, City of the Great Machine or Deep Regrets?
City of the Great Machine runs up to about 90 minutes; Deep Regrets up to about 150. For a weeknight slot, City of the Great Machine is the quicker table.