Head to head
Scythe vs SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Scythe if you want…
- Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Shorter sessions (about 115 min vs 160)
Pick SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence if you want…
- Far-future and space setting
- Charting unknown space
- A longer, meatier session (about 160 min)
Quick facts
| Scythe | SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–5 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 90–115 min | 40–160 min |
| Complexity | Medium-Heavy | Medium-Heavy |
| Age | 14+ | 14+ |
Common questions
Which plays faster, Scythe or SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence?
Scythe runs up to about 115 minutes; SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence up to about 160. For a weeknight slot, Scythe is the quicker table.
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