I know it’s not cool to like Settlers of Catan…excuse me, just Catan. It’s become so popular that the hipsters have turned on it for being too trendy.
But Catan’s combination of mass market availability, easy to teach rules, non-threatening theme, and overall solid game mechanics make it an ideal gateway game that gets new gamers away from Monopoly and into more modern gaming. Besides, Catan really is a fine game.
Alas, I also understand where the hipsters are coming from. My friends and I rarely plan Catan anymore. Sure, it was our gateway just like it was for many others, but we’ve now evolved to a higher plane of gaming existence.
With that in mind, you might be familiar with Catan but are likewise looking for some logical next steps toward a deeper dive into modern board gaming. If so, we’ve got you.
7 Great Board Games to Replace Settlers of Catan
Hey, if you’re still kicking it with Catan, then keep having fun! But if you are looking for something a bit more, the above might be nice replacements for Catan in your collection.