How Kritiku works
Forget arbitrary 1–10 ratings. Find games that fit your table.
A single aggregate number can’t tell you if a game will click with your group. An 8.5 heavy euro might be a masterpiece for an optimizer, but dead weight on casual game night. Kritiku replaces one-size-fits-all hype with personal matchmaking and real table truth.
01 · A taste profile that grows with you
Your Gamer DNA
Start with 5 quick questions about how you actually play — from player interaction and pacing to complexity and luck. But it doesn’t stop there: your Gamer DNA is alive. Every time you evaluate a game, your profile sharpens automatically.
Add the mechanics and themes you love (or actively avoid), and Kritiku creates a clear signature of what makes a game night great for you.
02 · Tailored to you, not the crowd
Personal Match %
Every single game in our library calculates a direct compatibility score with your Gamer DNA. No guessing, no opaque black boxes.
Along with your Match %, you get plain-English insights: why it fits your table, celebrating your favorite mechanics, and things to watch out for, warning you if a game leans on elements you prefer to avoid.
03 · The only question that truly matters
The Replay Index
When you finish a game night, you don’t think in decimals. You only ask one honest question: would you want to play it again?
The Replay Index cuts through marketing noise and collector bias to show the real percentage of players eager to return to the board.
What you actually need to know before unboxing
Real table truths
Sweet-spot player count
Boxes claim “1–5 players,” but games rarely shine at every count. We reveal where the game delivers its best experience — a tight 2-player duel, a 3–4 sweet spot, or scalable fun.
Weight & luck at a glance
Intuitive labels like Medium Heavy Weight or Low Luck, drawn straight from community evaluations, so you know the mental investment before opening the rulebook.
Expansion impact
Expansions shouldn’t be judged like base games. We track what an expansion actually does — an essential upgrade, a welcome dose of variety, or just added bloat.
Smarter discovery
Hidden gems & games to try
Hidden gems are high-replay favorites (75%+ Replay Index) that flew under the radar. No marketing budgets or celebrity hype — just games that consistently delight the players who know them.
Games to try is your personal recommendation feed, ranked by your true Match %. Fresh suggestions that match your table, complete with context from your shelf and wishlist.