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Realm Engine | Virtual Tabletop is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Blake Johnson and was released on March 5, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Realm Engine is, at its heart, an in-depth 3D world builder & virtual tabletop that was built to be flexible enough to support the most popular tabletop RPGs and wargaming scenarios. Realm Engine is packed with a large arsenal of tools to be drawn upon for you to create the perfect map for each encounter, from dynamic lighting, animated miniatures & spell effects even 3d terrain sculpting…

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The program is free and offers powerful building tools for creating 3D maps, making it an excellent option for tabletop gamers on a budget.
The developer is responsive and actively working on improvements, with many users noting quick fixes and updates to bugs and features.
The lighting system and customization options are highly praised, allowing for visually stunning map creations that enhance the gaming experience.

The software is still in early access and has numerous bugs, clunky controls, and a user interface that can be difficult to navigate.
Multiplayer functionality is currently lacking, limiting its use for remote gaming sessions, which may frustrate potential users.
Some users feel that the developer is more focused on monetization through DLCs rather than addressing the existing issues and improving the core experience.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay aspect is largely absent, as the software primarily serves as a tool for exporting 2D images with a top-down screenshot mechanic, lacking traditional gameplay loops or narrative elements. Users express anticipation for future integrations and game session mechanics, but currently, it functions solely as a software utility.
- “I can't wait to see the miniature integration and game session mechanics.”
- “This software tool itself contains no gameplay loops, story, gameplay, etc. It's just software.”
- “This software tool itself contains no gameplay loops, story, gameplay, etc. It's just software.”
- “Top-down screenshot mechanic for exporting 2D images.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is currently hindered by numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in the user interface, which can make navigation frustrating. While the developer shows promise in their feature set, the overall experience remains inconsistent, especially in the beta version, with a lack of support resources like a help page or tutorial.
- “Buggy, the UI is a chore at best.”
- “Some features are still pretty buggy (buttons that don't do anything, elements that seem like they should be clickable but aren't, texture layering glitches, etc.), but the developer is clearly pulling together a feature set that could put this program at the top of the VTT heap if properly implemented.”
- “I love the concept, but the experience appears to be quite buggy, and the help page was blank, so I was trying to figure a lot of stuff out on my own (an in-game tutorial would be really nice for getting started).”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The software lacks any narrative elements or gameplay, functioning solely as a tool without a story. Users recommend waiting for an open beta before engaging, especially since the free version does not allow hosting games.
- “This software tool itself contains no gameplay loops, story, gameplay, etc. It's just software.”
- “I'd suggest not bothering until it's at least in open beta, and it looks like the free version won't let you host games anyway. So if you don't plan to buy it, or you don't know a DM/GM/storyteller who already owns the paid version, give this a miss until you do.”