Choose Fantasy Grounds VTT
Choose Fantasy Grounds VTT if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Fantasy Grounds VTT launched in 2020.
Fantasy Grounds VTT vs Digital TableTops VTT
Fantasy Grounds VTT and Digital TableTops VTT both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Fantasy Grounds VTT (2020) is 4 years older than Digital TableTops VTT (2024). Digital TableTops VTT scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Fantasy Grounds VTT (80.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Digital TableTops VTT
Choose Digital TableTops VTT if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and LAN PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Digital TableTops VTT launched in 2024.
Both Fantasy Grounds VTT and Digital TableTops VTT sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Fantasy Grounds VTT |  Digital TableTops VTT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Free To Play | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Free to play | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 80.3% positive (762 reviews) | 96.8% positive (63 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | SmiteWorks USA, LLC | Digital TableTops |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Fantasy Grounds VTT (2020) is 4 years older than Digital TableTops VTT (2024).
- Digital TableTops VTT scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Fantasy Grounds VTT (80.3% positive).
- Both are free to play.
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Fantasy Grounds VTT is Deck Playable, Digital TableTops VTT is Deck Unsupported.
Fantasy Grounds VTT vs Digital TableTops VTT — FAQ
- Should I play Fantasy Grounds VTT or Digital TableTops VTT first?
- If you want chronology, Fantasy Grounds VTT (2020) came out before Digital TableTops VTT (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Fantasy Grounds VTT and Digital TableTops VTT similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Fantasy Grounds VTT and Digital TableTops VTT have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Fantasy Grounds VTT ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Digital TableTops VTT ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.