Head to head
Santorini vs Shallow Regrets
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Santorini if you want…
- Crunchy individual problem-solving
- Each player gets a different toolkit
- A longer, meatier session (about 30 min)
Pick Shallow Regrets if you want…
- Heavy themes and mature tone
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Shorter sessions (about 15 min vs 30)
Quick facts
| Santorini | Shallow Regrets | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–3 | 2–3 |
| Play time | 20–30 min | 15 min |
| Complexity | Light | Light |
| Age | 8+ | 8+ |
| Year | 2016 | 2025 |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Santorini or Shallow Regrets?
Shallow Regrets runs up to about 15 minutes; Santorini up to about 30. For a weeknight slot, Shallow Regrets is the quicker table.