Tabletop Simulator

Item: Tabletop Simulator
Rating: 82
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-01-22

Summary

Unmatched variety of board games included
Cost-effective alternative to physical games
Essential tool for game developers and testers
Poor controls and VR implementation issues
Community content reliability concerns persist
Clunky interface with tool limitations

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Satisfaction18%Frustration17%Enthusiasm10%Excitement10%Gratitude7%

Sample precision
Helpful reviews: 42%
Unhelpful reviews: 56%
Protest reviews: 2%

82%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
18%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 595
Negative points: 222
Gameplay points: 464
Perf. points: 45
Rec. points: 115
Misc points: 12

Point	Description	Importance
Unmatched board game variety Description The platform offers an extensive library of board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs via its workshop and pre-installed options. Users can access thousands of free mods, including rare and custom projects, making it a one-stop hub for digital tabletop gaming. Importance 99%	The platform offers an extensive library of board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs via its workshop and pre-installed options. Users can access thousands of free mods, including rare and custom projects, making it a one-stop hub for digital tabletop gaming.	99%
Cost-effective alternative to physical games Description The software provides a low-cost way to access expensive or hard-to-find physical board games. Users save money by testing games digitally before purchasing physical copies, avoiding costs like miniatures, storage, or lost components. Importance 96%	The software provides a low-cost way to access expensive or hard-to-find physical board games. Users save money by testing games digitally before purchasing physical copies, avoiding costs like miniatures, storage, or lost components.	96%
Essential for game developers and testers Description The platform is invaluable for prototyping, playtesting, and refining board games or RPGs. Developers use it to demo Kickstarter projects, automate setups, and simulate complex mechanics without physical costs. Importance 72%	The platform is invaluable for prototyping, playtesting, and refining board games or RPGs. Developers use it to demo Kickstarter projects, automate setups, and simulate complex mechanics without physical costs.	72%
Versatile for all skill levels Description The platform accommodates beginners (simple card games) to experts (D&D campaigns, Warhammer battles). Tutorials, intuitive controls, and modding flexibility make it accessible, while advanced scripting caters to power users. Importance 32%	The platform accommodates beginners (simple card games) to experts (D&D campaigns, Warhammer battles). Tutorials, intuitive controls, and modding flexibility make it accessible, while advanced scripting caters to power users.	32%
Quality-of-life features Description Automated tools (e.g., scripted setups, auto-placement of tokens) reduce tedious tasks like scoring or cleanup. The in-game browser tablet and workshop integration streamline gameplay, especially for complex games like Warhammer 40k. Importance 8%	Automated tools (e.g., scripted setups, auto-placement of tokens) reduce tedious tasks like scoring or cleanup. The in-game browser tablet and workshop integration streamline gameplay, especially for complex games like Warhammer 40k.	8%
Unique and irreplaceable experience Description No other platform offers the same combination of affordability, modding freedom, and social features. Users describe it as a ‘comfy’ and ‘addicting’ tool that keeps them engaged for years, with no viable alternatives. Importance 7%	No other platform offers the same combination of affordability, modding freedom, and social features. Users describe it as a ‘comfy’ and ‘addicting’ tool that keeps them engaged for years, with no viable alternatives.	7%

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