Head to head
Lotus vs Shallow Regrets
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Lotus if you want…
- Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- A longer, meatier session (about 45 min)
Pick Shallow Regrets if you want…
- Heavy themes and mature tone
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Shorter sessions (about 15 min vs 45)
Quick facts
| Lotus | Shallow Regrets | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–4 | 2–3 |
| Play time | 30–45 min | 15 min |
| Complexity | Light | Light |
| Age | 8+ | 8+ |
| Year | 2016 | 2025 |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Lotus or Shallow Regrets?
Shallow Regrets runs up to about 15 minutes; Lotus up to about 45. For a weeknight slot, Shallow Regrets is the quicker table.