- #1 Tabletop Simulator
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 73,366 reviews2015
Dev: Berserk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 57.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Tabletop Simulator is the only simulator where you can let your aggression out by flipping the table! There are no rules to follow: just you, a physics sandbox, and your friends. Make your own online board games or play the thousands of community created mods. Unlimited gaming possibilities!
Why similar: Tabletop 40.3%, Board Game 33.2%, Card Game 13.2%, Trading Card Game 9% ★, Simulation 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: The industry standard for testing and playing custom board game prototypes in a physics-based sandbox.
- #2 Dungeon Alchemist
95% matchVery Positive95% of 3,834 reviews2022
Dev: Briganti
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Dungeon Alchemist is mapmaking software for tabletop RPG's that enables you to make amazing, high-quality maps in seconds!
Why similar: Software 38.2% ★, Utilities 31.7% ★, Tabletop 28.2%, 2D 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: An AI-powered map-making tool that allows for rapid creation of high-quality tabletop environments.
- #3 Tabletopia
96% matchMixed62% of 1,626 reviews2016
Dev: Tabletopia
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Tabletopia is a sandbox virtual table with high-quality board games and ready setups. Already 2,400+ games and counting! Play how you want with whom you want: guests don’t need accounts to play. Or make your own games, no programming skills required.
Why similar: Game Development 38.4% ★, Tabletop 25%, Board Game 21.8%, Card Game 8.9%, Simulation 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A robust platform for building and testing board game mechanics with built-in multiplayer support.
- #4 Game Master Engine
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 207 reviews2021
Dev: Game Master Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Transform your virtual tabletop RPG experience in Game Master Engine’s lush 3D multiplayer RPG simulator. Whether you're a seasoned game master or just starting out, GME makes it easy to explore, create, and run custom games, all while bringing your players together for unforgettable adventures.
Why similar: Tabletop 47.9%, Board Game 44.4%, Simulation 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D virtual tabletop tool that allows users to build and play in custom-designed environments.
- #5 Dungeon Full Dive: Game Master Edition
93% matchMixed56% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: TxK Gaming Studios
Windows
DFD: Game Master Edition is the ultimate TTRPG toolkit to bring your games to the next level. With the ability to host and manage sessions, create limitless characters and maps, and access exclusive GM tools. This edition offers unparalleled control over your tabletop experiences.
Why similar: Board Game 51.3%, Tabletop 48.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platform that lets you create and play tabletop campaigns with deep customization options.
- #6 Sophie's Dice
92% matchVery Positive99% of 139 reviews2019
Dev: Sophie Houlden
Windows · Mac · Linux
The ultimate 3D dice roller. Make and roll whatever dice you need.
Why similar: Software 33% ★, Tabletop 22.3%, Board Game 21.2%, Game Development 19.5% ★, Simulation 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based dice simulator that is essential for testing the randomness and balance of tabletop mechanics.
- #7 Cardeneer
91% matchVery Positive95% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: Nordic Softworks
Windows
Create your own card game or dive straight into playing a variety of community-made games! The goal is to have the best editor for creating card games.
Why similar: Game Development 42.7% ★, Card Game 24.9%, Trading Card Game 16.3% ★, Card Battler 11.3%, Simulation 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A specialized application for designing and prototyping card-based game mechanics.
- #8 Tabletop Playground
89% matchMixed70% of 269 reviews2020
Dev: Plasticity StudiosPub: Modularity
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The modern digital tabletop game for fans and creators! Featuring deep customization and choice, enjoy more immersive tabletop sessions with friends than ever before. Build new rule sets for traditional games, play custom-made games by the community or create your own and share them with the world.
Why similar: Tabletop 30.2%, Board Game 26.5%, Card Game 18.3%, Simulation 12.7%, Trading Card Game 12.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: A flexible simulation engine that allows for the creation and testing of complex board game rules.
- #9 Dynamic Dungeons Editor
88% matchMixed68% of 229 reviews2022
Dev: Dynamic Dungeons
Windows · Mac
Dynamic Dungeons Editor is an easy-to-use local tabletop tool for game masters to display video maps or images on a digital gaming table, TV, or projector. Import Dynamic Dungeons maps or your own images or videos, use tokens and props. Make a playlist, apply fog of war, or a custom grid overlay.
Why similar: Software 36.6% ★, Utilities 28% ★, Tabletop 18.9%, Board Game 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A tool focused on creating animated, immersive maps for digital tabletop sessions.
- #10 Wildshape - Map Editor (free demo)
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 99 reviews2021
Dev: DLDevPub: Self Published
Windows · Mac · Linux
An all new way to create and play tabletop games in beautiful animated 3D maps!
Why similar: Software 28.7% ★, Utilities 24.2% ★, Board Game 21.9%, Tabletop 21.1%, Simulation 4.1%
- #11 TaleSpire
74% matchVery Positive90% of 5,150 reviews2021
Dev: Bouncyrock Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
TaleSpire is a beautiful way to play pen and paper RPGs online. Bring your stories to life and embark upon campaigns together with your friends, regardless of where you are in the world.
Why similar: Tabletop 47.9%, Board Game 36.1%, Crafting 9.7%, Simulation 6.2%
- #12 Table Battle Simulator
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 93 reviews2026
Dev: Kiki Games
Windows
Ready to build your own figure empire? Open surprise boxes, collect rare warriors, and manage your shop. Set up your table, master strategic tabletop battles, and become the city's ultimate collector!
Why similar: Tabletop 26.8%, Board Game 21.7%, Card Game 19.5%, Trading Card Game 17.6% ★, Management 9%
- #13 Digital TableTops VTT
72% matchVery Positive95% of 76 reviews2024
Dev: Digital TableTops
Windows · Mac · Linux
This virtual table top (VTT) is designed specifically for in-person play on a TV or monitor. Easily import maps into your library, format them, and add them to your campaign. Maps are then displayed along with fog of war, digital tokens, grid overlay, and more.
Why similar: Software 34.4% ★, Tabletop 30.6%, Board Game 28.6%, Simulation 4.9%, 2D 1.6%
- #14 Card Hunter
73% matchVery Positive86% of 5,305 reviews2015
Dev: The Knights of Unity
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.
Why similar: Tabletop 35.3%, Board Game 29.7%, Card Game 28.8%, Trading Card Game 6.2% ★
- #15 Chronos Builder
73% matchMixed58% of 132 reviews2022
Dev: Mistwall Studio
Windows · Mac
Outstanding 3D procedural powered mapmaking tool for Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, Victorian, Eastern and Medieval settings. Perfect for TTRPG environments. Create maps, export them and show them on your games!
Why similar: Utilities 66.9% ★, Lovecraftian 15.2%, Simulation 14.5%, 2D 3.4%
- #16 Learn Game Development, Unity Code Monkey
71% matchVery Positive83% of 132 reviews2020
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Learn Game Development from a Professional Indie Game Developer. Make your own games and bring your ideas to life!
Why similar: Game Development 35.7% ★, Simulation 22.1%, Software 19.5% ★, Utilities 16.6% ★, Education 6.1%
- #17 Tabletop Game Shop Simulator
66% matchVery Positive86% of 454 reviews2026
Dev: LudogramPub: Knight Fever Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Run your own tabletop game shop! Stock shelves, glue & paint minis, battle customers on game night, and grow your store into the ultimate nerd paradise.
Why similar: Automation 36.3%, Management 29.1%, Simulation 21%, Creature Collector 13.6%
- #18 Roll Player - The Board Game
68% matchVery Positive91% of 185 reviews2023
Dev: Mipmap Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Create the ultimate Fantasy character by rolling dice, building attributes, purchasing weapons, gaining skills, and discovering character traits in Roll Player, a digital adaptation of a popular board game of dice manipulation and strategy!
Why similar: Board Game 36.7%, Tabletop 35.3%, Card Game 26.2%, 2D 1.8%
- #19 Creative Console
68% matchVery Positive87% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: JJS Games
Windows
"Take control of all game elements! By selecting Creative Cards, you can change the camera angle, place objects, switch skins, summon enemies, and even create a football match. Becoming an outstanding game designer, creating unique levels and gameplay, with unlimited creativity awaits you."
Why similar: Software 67.9% ★, Automation 23.8%, Simulation 8.4%
- #20 Cultist Simulator
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 13,903 reviews2018
Dev: Weather Factory
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Seize forbidden treasures. Summon alien gods. Feed on your disciples. Cultist Simulator is a game of apocalypse and yearning. Play as a seeker after unholy mysteries, in a 1920s-themed setting of hidden gods and secret histories.
Why similar: Tabletop 21.5%, Board Game 20.7%, Card Game 17.4%, Lovecraftian 14.8%, Crafting 8.9%
- #21 The RPG Engine
66% matchVery Positive84% of 302 reviews2023
Dev: PolyDemons
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Host immersive tabletop campaigns in a world imagined entirely by you! Build from the ground up with The RPG Engine, an intuitive virtual tabletop that lets you create unparalleled roleplaying environments for your party to get lost in.
Why similar: Tabletop 72.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.3%, Simulation 6.7%
- #22 The Legend of Pomodoro
64% matchVery Positive86% of 90 reviews2026
Dev: Tony Wang
Windows · Linux
The Legend of Pomodoro is a pomodoro tool and an idle game driven by tomatoes.
Why similar: Game Development 30.7% ★, Design & Illustration 22.9% ★, Utilities 22% ★, Software 20.8% ★, Simulation 3.5%