Head to head
Scythe vs Terraforming Mars
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
- More crunch (Medium-Heavy vs Medium)
Pick Terraforming Mars if you want…
- Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- The lighter teach (Medium vs Medium-Heavy)
Quick facts
| Scythe | Terraforming Mars | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1–5 | 1–5 |
| Play time | 90–115 min | 90–120 min |
| Complexity | Medium-Heavy | Medium |
| Age | 14+ | 12+ |
| Year | — | 2016 |
Common questions
Is Terraforming Mars better than Scythe?
Scythe sits at 100% positive over 1 verdicts; Terraforming Mars at 100% over 1. The community rates them about evenly, so it comes down to which experience fits your group.
Which is lighter, Scythe or Terraforming Mars?
Terraforming Mars is the lighter game (Medium complexity vs Medium-Heavy). Scythe asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
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