Playing a board game all by yourself? That may seem like the saddest thing to do until you give it a try and find that you’re almost as addicted to it as any lone gamer stuck to their video-game.

Come to think of it, if it’s okay to glue your eyes to the screen while playing single-player video games, why does it sound strange to play physical games solo? The truth is, you can have plenty of fun playing board games in solitaire mode, and this article will walk you through the 10 best solo games that are thrilling and fulfilling.

Remember to scroll down to the end of this post to learn the main reasons people play solo board games.

1. Robinson Crusoe Adventures on the Cursed Island

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Okay, if you love a challenge – a real challenge, you’ve got to try your hands on Robinson Crusoe Adventures on the Cursed Island.

Set on an uninhabited island in no man’s land, the game beacons on you to explore islands, fight beasts and cannibals if you dare, find food, build shelter, construct tools, find treasures, and generally survive against all odds on the cursed island.

The game offers you multiple ways to play with seven different scenarios, including tracing King Kong, playing a castaway, raising a family of Robinsons, and more. This is arguably the best board game if you want something highly affordable that will keep you coming back for more strategic fun.

Robinson Crusoe Adventures on the Cursed Island is truly an exciting adventure – one that survival is the ultimate goal.

Key Features

• Can be played solo or with up to 4 players
• Suitable for players 14 years and up
• 60 to 120 minutes average playing time
• 250+ cards, 12+ custom dice, 4 characters, 7 scenarios, markers, and wooden tokens

2. Gloomhaven

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It might not be clear why this game is named Gloomhaven, but one thing is sure; it is among the top-rated solo board games ever, and the Board Game Geek guys think so, too.