10. Shadows Over Camelot
Shadows Over Camelotis a semi-cooperative game where players are working together toward shared victory, but one player could possibly be a traitor. Every turn requires you to make both heroic and evil actions, so it’s far from easy to spot who the traitor might be—if there is one.
What makesShadows Over Camelotsimilar toBetrayal at House on the Hill?The traitor mechanic is where these games overlap, except there’s far more dread and uncertainty inShadows Over Camelotbecause traitors are never guaranteed.
Shadows Over Camelotis a great game, but the reason it’s ranked so low on this list is that it’s pretty old. It hasn’t been reprinted since 2012, so new copies are rare and used copies can fetch a high price.
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9. Horrified
Horrifiedis a cooperative game where you go up against one (or more) classic monsters as they terrorize a quaint little town. Whether it’s Dracula, The Mummy, or The Wolf Man, each monster is defeated in a unique way and requires you to work together toward it.
What makesHorrifiedsimilar toBetrayal at House on the Hill?If you like the idea of cooperative play within a thematic horror atmosphere that’s simple enough for even non-gamers to enjoy, thenHorrifiedis a must-play board game for your collection.
Horrifiedlacks the modular tile-based layout, the exploration through the unknown, and the traitor mechanic ofBetrayal at House on the Hill, so it’s far from an exact substitute.
That said, if your main draw towardBetrayal at House on the Hillis the cooperative horror gameplay, then you can’t go wrong here.
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8. Marvel Zombies: Heroes' Resistance
Marvel Zombies: Heroes' Resistanceis a cooperative board game in theZombicideseries that blends the zombie apocalypse theme with Marvel superheroes. You have to work together to survive the onslaught through different scenarios that each play differently.
What makesMarvel Zombies: Heroes' Resistancesimilar toBetrayal at House on the Hill?You’re working together toward shared victory and there are several different scenarios to experience, meaning each game plays differently and you’ll have unique stories from each session.
If you like the idea of cooperative horror gameplay but thinkHorrifiedmight be too simplistic—or maybe you just don’t like that theme—thenMarvel Zombies: Heroes' Resistanceis a great step up in complexity.
However, it does lack the traitor mechanic ofBetrayal at House on the Hill. If you’re looking for a game likeMarvel Zombies: Heroes' Resistancebut with a traitor involved, scroll down toDead of Winter.
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7. Sub Terra II: Inferno’s Edge
Sub Terra II: Inferno’s Edgeis a cooperative game where players are adventurers inside a volcanic temple who must navigate a network of tunnels and hazards to steal a legendary artifact, then make it out safely before the volcano erupts.
What makesSub Terra II: Inferno’s Edgesimilar toBetrayal at House on the Hill?It shares the tile-to-tile exploration mechanic where you delve into the unknown, plus the tense and foreboding atmosphere.
There’s no traitor mechanic in this game, so it’s reminiscent of the first half ofBetrayal at House on the Hillbefore the Haunt kicks in. The focus here is on exploration, hazards, and survival.
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6. Arkham Horror (3rd Edition)
Arkham Horror (3rd Edition)is a cooperative game where you work together as paranormal investigators in the face of inexplicable cosmic horrors, trying to defeat eldritch beings before they destroy the world.
What makesArkham Horror (3rd Edition)similar toBetrayal at House on the Hill?The theme of cosmic paranormal horror is thick throughoutArkham Horror (3rd Edition), and each session has a full-blown narrative feel that makes you feel immersed in the game.
If your favorite thing aboutBetrayal at House on the Hillis the immersive experience with self-contained sessions,Arkham Horror (3rd Edition)might be up your alley.
Just bear in mind thatArkham Horror (3rd Edition)has a lot of moving pieces so it can be overwhelming for newer players. It’s also pretty long, so expect at least two or three hours for a session.
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5. Clank! Catacombs
Clank! Catacombsis a competitive adventure game that blends elements of deckbuilding, exploration, and push-your-luck in a race to see who can delve the deepest and collect the most valuable artifacts and make it back out alive before the Dragon kills you.
What makesClank! Catacombssimilar toBetrayal at House on the Hill?Primarily its tile-based exploration system where you move from tile to tile and reveal new tiles as you explore unknown areas.
If you like the first half ofBetrayal at House on the Hillbut wish the game had more of an dungeon crawling adventure feel and competition between players, then you should check outClank! Catacombs.
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4. Dead of Winter
Dead of Winteris a semi-cooperative post-apocalyptic game where players must work together in order to survive zombies and other hazards, but everyone also has their own secret individual goals that may put them at odds with other players.
What makesDead of Wintersimilar toBetrayal at House on the Hill?The tension that comes from players working together for a while before someone (or several players) eventually betrays the group.
The theme is certainly different—zombie apocalypse versus haunted mansion—but when it comes to board games that pull players into the story and get them interacting with each other, few can deliver the kinds of crushing blows thatDead of Wintermanages.
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3. Cthulhu: Death May Die
Cthulhu: Death May Dieis an action-packed dice-chucking game where you’re working together to take down eldritch abominations and obliterate them before you go insane.
What makesCthulhu: Death May Diesimilar toBetrayal at House on the Hill?There’s a lot of that same “exploring a horrific environment” feel, plus the paranormal horror theme that’s thick throughout.
To be clear, the overall experience between these two games isn’t very alike: ifBetrayal at House on the Hillis like a slow-burn horror movie, thenCthulhu: Death May Dieis more like an action flick.
That said,Cthulhu: Death May Dieis an amazing game. If you’re looking for a game likeBetrayal at House on the Hillexcept now you can be heroic in the face of cosmic entities, you won’t find a better one.
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2. Unfathomable
Unfathomableis a cooperative game in which you’re all passengers aboard the SS Atlantica and must work together to overcome various crises and ensure the ship safely arrives at its destination. But there are traitors among you who are trying to sink the ship!
What makesUnfathomablesimilar toBetrayal at House on the Hill?This game leans heavily into the thrills and dread of having a hidden traitor amongst your group.
And unlike the aforementionedDead of Winter,Unfathomableis themed toward cosmic horror than post-apocalyptic zombies.
Unfathomableis a long and complex game, which is a double-edged sword. The experience is unlike any other game mentioned thus far, and every session feels like an event unto itself. But it may be a bit too much for non-gamers to handle.
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1. Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition)
Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition)is an app-assisted cooperative game of exploration, mystery, and survival. You’ll be investigating haunted mansions in an effort to fend off terrifying cosmic evils.
What makesMansions of Madness (2nd Edition)similar toBetrayal at House on the Hill?Mansions of Madness (2nd Edition)is essentially the “big boy” version ofBetrayal at House on the Hill.
It shares many of the same elements: tile-based map exploration, paranormal horrors around every corner, one or more players becoming traitors later in the game, multiple scenarios for variability, and mysteries to uncover as you work to survive.
But the standout feature ofMansions of Madness (2nd Edition)is the companion app, which narrates and guides the experience like a game master. That elevates this game and makes it one of the most memorable experiences to have in modern board gaming.
Important:Be sure to get the second edition! The first edition ofMansions of Madnessis a substantially different game that’s more complex and lacks the companion app.
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