Tabletop Playground

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"Tabletop Playground" is a physics-based digital board game platform that allows players to create and customize their own board game designs with realistic 3D pieces. The game features online multiplayer, AI opponents, and a variety of built-in games, providing a social and interactive board game experience. Players can also import and export custom game designs, fostering a creative and engaged community.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 180 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Tabletop Playground offers a smoother and more polished experience compared to Tabletop Simulator, with better graphics and performance.
The in-game editor is intuitive and user-friendly, making it easier for creators to develop and share their own games.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates, showing promise for future growth and improvement.

The game currently lacks a significant player base and community support, making it difficult to find others to play with.
There is no Steam Workshop support, requiring users to navigate a separate mod.io platform, which can be cumbersome and slow.
Many users report technical issues and bugs, including problems with launching the game and mod functionality, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for being significantly better than those of Tabletop Simulator, featuring cleaner visuals, improved lighting, and a more responsive experience. Built on Unreal Engine 4, the game offers enhanced graphics and faster performance, making it visually appealing and enjoyable for players. However, some users noted the presence of nudity or pornographic content, which may not appeal to all audiences.
- “Way better graphics and faster than TTS.”
- “Additionally, its lighting/graphics engine is awesome.”
- “While it is a better game than TTS in terms of modding, graphics, and controls, it still lacks community support.”
- “Built on Unreal Engine 4; graphically and as a 'physics simulator' it looks way better than Tabletop Simulator in my opinion.”
- “1000% better than Tabletop Sim, less laggy, more mod support and cleaner visuals.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Overall, users find the optimization of the game significantly superior to that of Tabletop Simulator, highlighting its reliable performance, smoother operation, and better support for complex games. While some minor stuttering issues were noted, the overall consensus is that it offers a more polished and efficient experience, making it the preferred choice for tabletop gaming.
- “Io, built-in editing tools that are a dream to work with, consistently reliable performance, and a suite of tools to make life easier for more niche stuff like wargames. This is the tabletop engine to go with - not to mention the active community, active developers, and a focus on making quality tools over the endless DLC and other well-documented poor behavior on the part of tabletop simulator's owners.”
- “Performance is better, development and support is active and helpful, more players can join per table, and scripting is a breeze.”
- “It has more features, runs more smoothly, and is better optimized.”
- “I've been incredibly frustrated with the latter as performance is so bad I can't even run halfway complex games on my 2.4GHz i9 16" MacBook Pro.”
- “The engine is 100% better than Tabletop Simulator; it's not even comparable, although it does need some optimization as there is a bit of stuttering when moving around, especially diagonally.”
- “So more optimized and less buggy.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is praised for its fluid and intuitive mechanics, creating an immersive tabletop experience. Players appreciate the snappy controls and appealing graphics, noting that while it shares similarities with tabletop simulators, it offers a more focused gameplay experience, particularly for fans of board game platforms.
- “I was absolutely blown away by the fluidity and intuitiveness of the mechanics, which gave me a true sense of being at the table with the other player.”
- “Snappy controls, good graphics, and fun gameplay.”
- “Controls are similar to tabletop simulator but are more restricted towards gameplay; if you are coming from Board Game Arena, you might like this a lot.”
- “Controls are similar to Tabletop Simulator but are more restricted in terms of gameplay; if you are coming from Board Game Arena, you might like this a lot.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Reviews indicate concerns about the game's monetization strategy, particularly regarding the need for separate accounts and websites to access certain content, which some players view as a disconnect between the game and its community. There are calls for greater transparency and accountability from the developer, especially regarding the inclusion of content in trailers that isn't part of the base game. Additionally, there is uncertainty about the presence of microtransactions for in-game items.
- “The developer maintains that monetization will be supported in the future, ensuring ongoing investment in the game's development.”
- “I'm not sure if any items have microtransactions to obtain them, which adds an element of uncertainty to the purchasing experience.”
- “The developer maintains that monetization will be supported in the future, but it creates a separation between the game and the player with the need for an additional account and an extra website.”
- “Honestly, Valve/Steam should force the developers to remove any content from the trailers that isn't in the base game, especially items that require third-party accounts to access, as it feels like advertising fraud.”
- “I'm not sure if any items have microtransactions to obtain them.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the software is significantly more stable and optimized compared to its competitors, with fewer bugs and improved performance, likening it favorably to tabletop simulation alternatives.
- “So much more optimized and less buggy.”
- “It's like tabletop sim, but way more stable and less buggy.”
- “This software is much faster and far less buggy than the competition.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many users noting that it is minimal or underdeveloped.
- “Not much of a story really.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is likened to a comedic twist on chess, delivering unexpected and laugh-out-loud moments that keep players entertained and engaged.
- “Imagine chess, but with a sense of humor that makes you snort-laugh at your screen!”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions had me chuckling throughout the entire game.”
- “Every time I thought I had seen it all, the game threw another unexpected joke my way that left me in stitches.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players generally find the game's replayability to be high, thanks to its diverse character choices, multiple endings, and varying difficulty levels that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many appreciate the dynamic gameplay elements that change with each session, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. However, some users note that certain linear storylines may limit replay value for those seeking a more open-ended experience.
- “The game offers a multitude of choices that significantly alter the storyline, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to this game time and again to try something new.”
- “The dynamic world and random events ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, keeping the experience exciting and unpredictable.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers a linear experience with no real variations in gameplay, which severely limits its replayability.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found that there were no new challenges or content to explore, making it hard to justify a second playthrough.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be generally enjoyable, though some express a desire for improvements in the process of sharing games, which they feel can be tedious.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game deviates from traditional expectations, offering a unique sound that may not resonate with all players.
- “The music isn't quite what you're used to.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the music.”

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