What is the best 2-player fighting board game?

Gloomhaven (2017) is the highest-rated 2-player fighting board game on BoardGameGeek, at 8.8/10 from 44,354 ratings. Scythe and Spirit Island round out the top three.

How many 2-player fighting board games are there?

MeeplePick lists 698 2-player fighting board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.

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Best 2-player fighting board games

The best 2-player fighting board games are Gloomhaven, Scythe and Spirit Island — the top-rated of 698 2-player fighting board games in the MeeplePick database, led by Gloomhaven (2017) at 8.8/10 on BoardGameGeek.

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Top fighting board games for 2 players

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Gloomhaven (2017)
1–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.8
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Scythe (2016)
1–5 players · 90–115 min · ★ 8.2
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Spirit Island (2017)
1–4 players · 90–120 min · ★ 8.4
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Star Wars Rebellion (2016)
2–4 players · 180–240 min · ★ 8.4
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Blood Rage (2015)
2–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 8.0
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Mage Knight Board Game (2011)
1–4 players · 60–240 min · ★ 8.1
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Robinson Crusoe Adventures on the Cursed Island (2012)
1–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 7.8
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Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion (2020)
1–4 players · 30–120 min · ★ 8.8
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Mansions of Madness Second Edition (2016)
1–5 players · 120–180 min · ★ 8.1
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War of the Ring Second Edition (2012)
2–4 players · 150–180 min · ★ 8.5
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Eldritch Horror (2013)
1–8 players · 120–240 min · ★ 7.8
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Small World (2009)
2–5 players · 40–80 min · ★ 7.3
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Star Wars Imperial Assault (2014)
1–5 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.0
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Star Realms (2014)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.6
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Magic: The Gathering (1993)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.5
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Descent Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) (2012)
1–5 players · 120 min · ★ 7.7
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Mechs vs. Minions (2016)
2–4 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.0
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Arkham Horror (2005)
1–8 players · 120–240 min · ★ 7.3
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Aeon's End (2016)
1–4 players · 60 min · ★ 8.0
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Inis (2016)
2–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.8
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Champions of Midgard (2015)
2–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.8
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The Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle-Earth (2019)
1–5 players · 60–120 min · ★ 8.1
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Cyclades (2009)
2–5 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.5
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Captain Sonar (2016)
2–8 players · 45–60 min · ★ 7.6
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Zombicide Black Plague (2015)
1–6 players · 60–180 min · ★ 7.7
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Legendary Encounters An Alien Deck Building Game (2014)
1–5 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.8
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Ghost Stories (2008)
1–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.3
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Colt Express (2014)
2–6 players · 30–40 min · ★ 7.1
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Hero Realms (2016)
2–4 players · 20–30 min · ★ 7.6
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Forbidden Stars (2015)
2–4 players · 120–180 min · ★ 8.0
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Mice and Mystics (2012)
1–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.3
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Arcadia Quest (2014)
2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.7
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Neuroshima Hex! 3.0 (2006)
1–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.4
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Fury of Dracula (Third\/Fourth Edition) (2015)
2–5 players · 120–180 min · ★ 7.5
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Merchants & Marauders (2010)
2–4 players · 180 min · ★ 7.4
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Dungeon Lords (2009)
2–4 players · 90 min · ★ 7.4
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Elder Sign (2011)
1–8 players · 90 min · ★ 7.0
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Summoner Wars Master Set (2011)
2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.5
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Legends of Andor (2012)
2–4 players · 60–90 min · ★ 7.2
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Sentinels of the Multiverse (2011)
2–5 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.2
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Cthulhu Death May Die (2019)
1–5 players · 90–120 min · ★ 8.2
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Mansions of Madness (2011)
2–5 players · 120–180 min · ★ 7.3
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Star Realms Colony Wars (2015)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.8
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Runewars (2010)
2–4 players · 180–240 min · ★ 7.6
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Descent Journeys in the Dark (2005)
2–5 players · 120–240 min · ★ 7.3
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Mage Wars Arena (2012)
2 players · 90 min · ★ 7.6
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Evolution (2014)
2–6 players · 60 min · ★ 7.1
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Tyrants of the Underdark (2016)
2–4 players · 60 min · ★ 7.9
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Quick fighting board games for 2 players (30 minutes or less)

Star Realms (2014)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.6
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Magic: The Gathering (1993)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.5
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Hero Realms (2016)
2–4 players · 20–30 min · ★ 7.6
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Neuroshima Hex! 3.0 (2006)
1–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.4
Complexity
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Star Realms Colony Wars (2015)
2 players · 20 min · ★ 7.8
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Quarriors! Dice-Building Game Set-up Box (2011)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.8
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Star Wars Destiny (2016)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.5
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5-Minute Dungeon (2017)
2–5 players · 5–30 min · ★ 7.0
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Welcome to the Dungeon (2013)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 6.6
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Warhammer Underworlds Shadespire (2017)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.8
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King of Tokyo Dark Edition (2020)
2–6 players · 30 min · ★ 7.8
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Summoner Wars Phoenix Elves vs Tundra Orcs (2009)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.5
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Frequently asked

What is the best 2-player fighting board game?: Gloomhaven (2017) is the highest-rated 2-player fighting board game on BoardGameGeek, at 8.8/10 from 44,354 ratings. Scythe and Spirit Island round out the top three.
How many 2-player fighting board games are there?: MeeplePick lists 698 2-player fighting board games, ranked here by BoardGameGeek community rating.