Enemy On Board similar games & best alternatives

Enemy On Board

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

Online (6v2) social deduction game that will ruin your friendships. 6 crew members, 2 murderous shape-shifting aliens. Trust No One.

What works
  • Engaging social deception gameplay
  • High skill ceiling with combat and strategy
  • Short, fast-paced matches
  • Free to play with active developers
  • Strong community play with friends
Things to keep in mind
  • Small and sometimes toxic player base
  • Difficult for new players to learn
  • Limited public matchmaking and servers
  • Basic graphics and some bugs
  • Controls can be unintuitive for some

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Deep Space Battle Simulator

  • White Noise 2

  • Get Stuffed!

  • Unfortunate Spacemen

  • Puzzle Pirates: Dark Seas

  • Arcanists

  • BROKE PROTOCOL

  • Project Winter

  • SHRAPNEL
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Deep Space Battle Simulator

  • Arcanists

  • SHRAPNEL
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Value

    Gridiron
  • Autonomy

    Once Human
  • Competence

    THE FINALS

Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Enemy On Board: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players have freedom to choose playstyle, character customization, and can pursue story or personal goals."

    Capsule for Once Human Once Human

    "Players have freedom to choose characters, play styles, and strategies with no imposed rules, allowing personal decision making."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "High skill ceiling with balanced weapons and mechanics; players report learning curve and skill expression through gameplay and strategy."

    Capsule for THE FINALS THE FINALS

    "High skill cap in both social deduction and combat; players improve through learning mechanics and strategies."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    3

    "Includes competitive modes and ranked play, but also supports casual, non-ranked matches focusing on fun rather than strict competition."

    Capsule for Team Fortress 2 Team Fortress 2

    "Includes ranked modes and skill-based challenges, but also supports casual play; some toxicity linked to competitive attitudes."

  • Continuation

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    "Many players report habitual play and long sessions; some frustration but overall attachment to the game."

    Capsule for Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

    "Players report habitual play with friends and long sessions; some frustration but overall strong attachment."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    4

    "Strong emphasis on teamwork and communication; cooperation is key but complicated by deception mechanics."

    Capsule for MIMESIS MIMESIS

    "Strong emphasis on teamwork and social deception; players must work together to identify aliens and complete objectives."

  • Creativity

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    3

    "Players experiment with builds, item combinations, and ability upgrades; some customization of playstyle."

    Capsule for Gatekeeper Gatekeeper

    "Players experiment with different builds, perks, and strategies; some customization of play style."

  • Domination

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    2

    "Competitive environment with some toxic behavior reported, but also cooperative team play."

    Capsule for Arena of Kings Arena of Kings

    "Some reports of toxic behavior and aggressive play, but also balanced by cooperative and social elements."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    3

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, especially in social settings."

    Capsule for Knight Squad Knight Squad

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying social interaction and deception."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -3

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

    Capsule for Meet Your Maker Meet Your Maker

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    4

    "Game encourages trying new unit combinations, strategies, and adapting to opponents; high variability each match."

    Capsule for Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense

    "Game encourages trying new strategies, roles, and adapting to different situations each match."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Limited exploration within maps and game modes; mostly familiar environments with some map variations."

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    "Some variation in maps and item spawns, but limited exploration focus; mostly known environments."

  • Expression

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    "Character backgrounds and perk choices allow some degree of self-expression, but limited cosmetic customization."

    Capsule for Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike

    "Character and perk choices allow some self-expression, though cosmetic customization is limited."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    4

    "The sci-fi space setting and fictional alien species provide an imaginative experience."

    Capsule for Little-Known Galaxy Little-Known Galaxy

    "Imaginative setting with aliens, special abilities, and social deception creating a fictional immersive experience."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    4

    "Strong community aspect with voice chat, social deduction, and group play; players often form friendships and enjoy shared experiences."

    Capsule for Among Us 3D Among Us 3D

    "Strong community aspect with playing in friend groups and social voice chat; some toxicity noted but overall social."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Players develop skills in movement and combat, and progress through unlocking perks and weapons."

    Capsule for Echo Point Nova Echo Point Nova

    "Players develop skills in deception, combat, and strategy; progression through leveling and unlocking perks."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    Capsule for Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

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    -3

    "Requires active engagement and focus during fast-paced matches."

    Capsule for Double Action: Boogaloo Double Action: Boogaloo

    "Requires active focus and engagement during short, fast-paced matches."

  • Intimacy

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    "Players form social bonds and friendships through cooperative play and voice communication."

    Capsule for Star Trek™: Bridge Crew Star Trek™: Bridge Crew

    "Players form friendships and social bonds through repeated play and voice communication."

  • Leadership

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    "Some players take leadership roles in coordinating teams and strategies, but overall shared decision-making is common."

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    "Some players take leadership roles in coordinating teams, but shared decision-making is common."

  • Progression

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    4

    "Strong progression system with upgrades, weapon leveling, perks, and character unlocks motivating continued play."

    Capsule for Zombieville USA 3D Zombieville USA 3D

    "In-game progression via perks, unlockable characters, and ranking systems motivates continued play."

  • Relaxation

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    "Game maintains tension and suspense rather than relaxation or flow states."

    Capsule for Backrooms: Escape Together Backrooms: Escape Together

    "Game involves tension and suspense; not primarily focused on relaxation or flow states."

  • Sensation

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    "Visuals and audio provide moderate sensory stimulation; excitement comes from gameplay rather than sensory effects."

    Capsule for Prison Life Prison Life

    "Visuals and sound provide moderate sensory stimulation; gameplay excitement adds emotional engagement."

  • Status

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    "Ranked play and community recognition provide some social status and visibility."

    Capsule for Friends vs Friends Friends vs Friends

    "Rankings and competitive play offer social recognition, though community size limits broad visibility."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    -2

    "Minimal narrative; gameplay focuses on social deduction without overarching plot."

    Capsule for Among Us 3D Among Us 3D

    "Minimal narrative focus; gameplay centers on social deception and player interactions rather than plot."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    4

    "High mental challenge in deduction, planning, and tactical combat."

    Capsule for Klaus Veen's Treason Klaus Veen's Treason

    "Strong emphasis on mental challenge, planning, and tactical decision-making in both combat and social deduction."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    4

    "Game provides suspense, tension, and excitement from risky tactical encounters and survival."

    Capsule for Xenonauts 2 Xenonauts 2

    "Game creates suspense and excitement through deception, risk, and combat encounters."

  • Value

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    "Free-to-play with frequent updates and active development; players feel good return on time invested."

    Capsule for Gridiron Gridiron

    "Free to play with frequent updates and active development; players perceive good return on time invested."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

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    "Combat and elimination of opponents are core gameplay elements, with gunfights and tactical kills."

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    "Combat and elimination mechanics are core gameplay elements involving attacking and killing opponents."

  • Survival

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    "Players must manage resources and avoid death while surviving waves of alien attackers."

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    "Players must avoid death and complete objectives under threat from aliens, emphasizing survival tactics."

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