D&D Lords of Waterdeep (2017)

Developer: Playdek, Inc.
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 1,648 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 23 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberately paced, thinky board-game adaptation where players jockey for influence through quests and building purchases.

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What players say

Players say it is a faithful translation of the tabletop board game with a smooth online experience, though the end-turn button is easy to forget. One dissenting reviewer finds it boring and recommends Dune Imperium instead.

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