Patchwork The Game vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Patchwork The Game's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Patchwork The Game This App	Wingspan: The Board Game Nemesis	Ticket to Ride® Contender	Root Board Game Contender	Lanterns: The Harvest Festival Peer	Through the Ages Peer	Raiders of the North Sea Peer	Sagrada Peer	Kingdomino: The Board Game New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Twin Sails Interactive	Monster Couch	Marmalade Game Studio	Dire Wolf Digital	Dire Wolf Digital	CGE Digital s.r.o.	Dire Wolf Digital	Dire Wolf Digital	Meeple Corp
Category	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games	Games
Platform	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.2 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.9 / 5
Ratings Count	219	12,450	10,469	4,892	140	5,120	639	801	164
Price	USD3.99	$9.99	$4.99	$4.99	$4.99	$9.99	$9.99	$9.99	$3.99
Release Date	Feb 24, 2016	Jul 20, 2021	Dec 12, 2023	Sep 24, 2020	Oct 31, 2016	Sep 15, 2017	Jul 31, 2019	Mar 31, 2020	Jun 26, 2025
Last Updated	Jan 29, 2026	Jan 29, 2026	May 13, 2026	Mar 11, 2026	Oct 3, 2025	Feb 19, 2026	Sep 29, 2025	Sep 18, 2025	Apr 17, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	terrible	positive	-	-	-	-	positive
Score	45/100	-	15/100	75/100	-	-	-	-	75/100
Praises	Core tabletop mechanics provide a highly engaging and strategic experience for long-term players Asynchronous multiplayer functionality allows for flexible play sessions with friends and random opponents	-	Core strategy gameplay loop remains highly engaging for long-term fans of the board game	Cross-platform account synchronization allows players to transition between mobile and desktop play sessions seamlessly	-	-	-	-	Faithful digital adaptation of the physical board game mechanics provides an authentic tabletop experience
Complaints	Persistent UI and navigation issues create friction during match setup and settings management Technical instability and frequent application crashes disrupt the flow of competitive matches	-	Frequent application crashes during online matches render the game effectively unplayable for most users	Lack of a competitive ranking system leads to frequent player abandonment during online matches	-	-	-	-	Three-dimensional board view and camera controls obscure gameplay and complicate precise tile placement during matches
Requests	Expanded content options including seasonal themes and additional game variants for increased variety	-	Refunds or tangible compensation requested for paid content that is currently inaccessible	Implementation of a competitive Elo-based ranking system to discourage match abandonment	-	-	-	-	Accessibility features including colorblind modes are required to distinguish between similar colored tile types
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Faithful digital conversion of award-winning tabletop mechanics Cross-platform multiplayer creates a unified global player pool Playback analysis tool enables high-level skill mastery	-	Asynchronous play enables long-term engagement loops [Retention Metric] Companion app integration drives social virality [Acquisition Lever]	Faithful mechanical adaptation of physical board game rules Cross-platform account synchronization across mobile and desktop Immersive woodland art and sound design	-	-	-	-	Faithful adaptation of Spiel des Jahres mechanics sustains high user satisfaction Cross-platform account linking increases multi-device stickiness
Weaknesses	Premium price point creates barrier compared to F2P rivals Persistent UI navigation issues and menu ambiguity Technical instability causing match-flow crashes	-	Frequent online crashes during matches [Stability Metric] Aggressive monetization of inaccessible content [Sentiment Trend]	Lack of competitive ranking system for online play High cumulative cost of expansion content Inconsistent AI behavior in solo sessions	-	-	-	-	3D camera controls obscure legal placement spots Monetization relies on aesthetic items rather than high-value content expansions
Pricing	paid	paid	paid	paid	paid	paid	paid	paid	paid
Momentum	Maintenance	Active	Maintenance	Maintenance	Maintenance	Active	Maintenance	Maintenance	Active
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~197d avg	5 versions	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~37d avg	5 versions, ~22d avg	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~11d avg

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