Underplayed Gems

Tabletop Playground (2020)

Tabletop Playground cover
Developer
Plasticity Studios
Publisher
Modularity
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.5 of 5, 270 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A tactile, physics-driven sandbox where fiddling with boards and pieces feels satisfyingly real, best enjoyed with a group of friends.

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What players say

Players compare Tabletop Playground directly to Tabletop Simulator, and they are split. Some praise the clearer interface, better engine and easier modding tools, while others say it is abandoned with few updates and lacks users and mods. It runs well for specific games like Twilight Imperium 4th Edition, but critics find it clunky and crash-prone.

Screenshots

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