@Andres, Summoner Wars is the easy choice to compare to this, but in a streamlined package. I think it's more bang for the buck as well. 6 complete factions in the master set and a beautiful board to play on.It may not have quite the customization options but you can knock a game out in 15-30 minutes with a lot of meaningful choices and it's completely balanced. They went through a lot of play testing to get it right.
Miniature games. While not shorter, are very similar to this, but they have miniatures which make them much more enjoyable to me.
While I don't really play them I could give a nod to Pocket Battles, Warhammer: Invasion, or pretty much any LCG you enjoy the theme of.
Of couse none of these may be the game you're looking for and Mage Wars might be right for you, too. It's all personal prefrence, really.
Miniature games. While not shorter, are very similar to this, but they have miniatures which make them much more enjoyable to me.
While I don't really play them I could give a nod to Pocket Battles, Warhammer: Invasion, or pretty much any LCG you enjoy the theme of.
Of couse none of these may be the game you're looking for and Mage Wars might be right for you, too. It's all personal prefrence, really.