Tabletop Playground

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Tabletop Playground is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by Waits in Graves and was released on May 15, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 191 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Tabletop Playground offers a smoother and more polished experience compared to Tabletop Simulator, with better performance and intuitive controls.
The in-game editor is user-friendly and allows for easy creation of custom games, making it a great tool for game designers.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates, showing promise for future growth and improvement.

The game suffers from a lack of content and a small player base, making it difficult to find games or tutorials.
Mod support is limited to mod.io instead of Steam Workshop, which complicates the process of downloading and using mods.
Many users experience technical issues, such as crashes and difficulty getting the game to run, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with users highlighting the excellent physics engine, improved visuals, and superior lighting compared to competitors like Tabletop Simulator. Many reviewers note that the graphics are cleaner, less laggy, and contribute to a more enjoyable gameplay experience. Additionally, the use of Unreal Engine 4 enhances the game's aesthetic appeal significantly.
- “Io, excellent physics engine and graphics, and awesome game selection.”
- “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
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Overall, users find the optimization of the game significantly superior to that of Tabletop Simulator, highlighting its reliable performance, smoother gameplay, and better support for complex games. While some minor stuttering issues remain, the built-in editing tools and active community contribute to a more polished and efficient experience. The game is praised for its robust features and active development, making it a preferred choice for tabletop gaming enthusiasts.
- “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 TTS, 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
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The gameplay is praised for its fluidity and intuitiveness, offering a more refined experience compared to similar titles like Tabletop Simulator. Players appreciate the snappy controls and engaging mechanics, making it feel immersive and enjoyable, especially for fans of board games.
- “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 towards gameplay; if you are coming from Board Game Arena, you might like this a lot.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the software is significantly more stable and less buggy compared to its competitors, with some noting a marked improvement in performance. However, there are still instances of frustration, as one user returned the product after extensive troubleshooting.
- “Returned for refund after troubleshooting for 3 hours.”
- “So more optimized and less buggy.”
- “It's like tabletop sim, but way more stable and less buggy.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate concerns about the game's monetization strategy, highlighting a separation between players and the game due to the need for additional accounts and websites. Critics suggest that developers should be held accountable for misleading advertising, particularly regarding content not included in the base game. There is uncertainty about the presence of microtransactions for in-game items.
- “The developer maintains that monetization will be supported in the future, and DMCA is handled on the other platform, but there is a separation between the game and player with an additional account and an extra website.”
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor 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 in a joke that caught me completely off guard!”
replayability
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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. Additionally, the inclusion of random events and unlockable content keeps the experience fresh and engaging. Overall, many users appreciate the game's ability to offer new experiences with each playthrough.
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 of the music is disappointing and detracts from the overall experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many users noting that it is minimal or underdeveloped.
- “Not much of a story really.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.

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Tabletop Playground is a casual role playing game with horror and fantasy themes.

Tabletop Playground is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Tabletop Playground was released on May 15, 2020.

Tabletop Playground was developed by Waits in Graves.

Tabletop Playground has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Tabletop Playground is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Tabletopia, TaleSpire, Tabletop Simulator, ChilloutVR, GameGuru Classic and others.

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