Choose Fantasy Grounds Classic
Choose Fantasy Grounds Classic if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Fantasy Grounds Classic launched in 2014.
Fantasy Grounds Classic vs Fantasy Grounds VTT
Fantasy Grounds Classic and Fantasy Grounds 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 Classic (2014) is 6 years older than Fantasy Grounds VTT (2020). Fantasy Grounds VTT scores higher on Steam reviews (80.3% positive) than Fantasy Grounds Classic (76.7% 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 Fantasy Grounds VTT
Choose Fantasy Grounds VTT if you want a Free To Play game with Shared/Split Screen, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 80.3% positive across 762 reviews.
Both Fantasy Grounds Classic and Fantasy Grounds VTT sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player and 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 Classic |  Fantasy Grounds VTT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 76.7% positive (814 reviews) | 80.3% positive (762 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | SmiteWorks USA, LLC | SmiteWorks USA, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Fantasy Grounds Classic (2014) is 6 years older than Fantasy Grounds VTT (2020).
- Fantasy Grounds VTT scores higher on Steam reviews (80.3% positive) than Fantasy Grounds Classic (76.7% positive).
- Fantasy Grounds VTT is free; Fantasy Grounds Classic is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Fantasy Grounds Classic is Deck Verified, Fantasy Grounds VTT is Deck Playable.
Fantasy Grounds Classic vs Fantasy Grounds VTT — FAQ
- Which is better, Fantasy Grounds Classic or Fantasy Grounds VTT?
- On Steam reviews Fantasy Grounds VTT scores higher (80.3% positive) than Fantasy Grounds Classic (76.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Fantasy Grounds VTT is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Fantasy Grounds Classic or Fantasy Grounds VTT first?
- If you want chronology, Fantasy Grounds Classic (2014) came out before Fantasy Grounds VTT (2020). 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 Classic and Fantasy Grounds 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 Classic and Fantasy Grounds VTT have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Fantasy Grounds Classic ships Co-op; Fantasy Grounds VTT ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Fantasy Grounds VTT free?
- Yes — Fantasy Grounds VTT is a free-to-play Steam title. Fantasy Grounds Classic is paid (Price unknown).