Scythe: Digital Edition
Board · Paid · 3.1 out of 5 from 216 ratings
A deep 4X strategy board game with asymmetric factions and mechs set in alternate 1920s Europe.
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GenreBoard
PricePaid
Difficultyhard
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurelow
Typical sessionlong
DeveloperThe Knights of Unity
Rating3.1 out of 5 from 216 ratings
What players like
- Asymmetric faction design ensures replayability
- Rich 4X mechanics with explore/expand/exploit/exterminate
- Faithful adaptation of acclaimed board game
- Supports 1-5 players (7 with DLC)
- Strategic depth with multiple viable playstyles
Common complaints
- Lower store rating suggests execution or balance issues
- Board game adaptations often suffer from clunky UI
- Asymmetric gameplay may create imbalanced matchups
- Long session length may deter casual players
- DLC required for maximum multiplayer capacity
What real reviews say
★ no offline mode is ridiculous why would you build the app this way? can’t play it on a plane, can’t play it on the go, can’t play it unless you have wi-fi… it’s insane
★★★★ Love a digital option This game is true to the board game version in most regards. It does have a few quirks I wish that they’d straighten out, mostly for the online play, getting a game started requires coordination so your friends are online at the same time, even if you’re setting the game up for come and go play with
★ Game will not load The game will not load on MacOS, I have had this game for over a year, but now it will not load. The most recent update was 2 months ago
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Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.