Should I play Tabletop Simulator or Roll for the Galaxy first?

If you want chronology, Tabletop Simulator (2015) came out before Roll for the Galaxy (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 Tabletop Simulator and Roll for the Galaxy similar?

They overlap on Strategy 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.

Tabletop Simulator vs Roll for the Galaxy

Tabletop Simulator and Roll for the Galaxy both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Tabletop Simulator (2015) is 5 years older than Roll for the Galaxy (2020). Tabletop Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Roll for the Galaxy (88.8% 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 Tabletop Simulator

Choose Tabletop Simulator if you want an Indie, Simulation, and RPG game with Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 31,086 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Roll for the Galaxy

Choose Roll for the Galaxy if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Roll for the Galaxy launched in 2020.

Both Tabletop Simulator and Roll for the Galaxy sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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.

Tabletop Simulator vs Roll for the Galaxy — Steam metadata comparison
	Tabletop Simulator	Roll for the Galaxy
Released	2015	2020
Genres	Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual	Strategy
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Unsupported	Unrated
Price	19.99 USD	14.99 USD
Steam reviews	96% positive (31,086 reviews)	88.8% positive (98 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op	Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Developers	Berserk Games	Temple Gates Games

Side by side

Both are Strategy games on Steam.
Tabletop Simulator (2015) is 5 years older than Roll for the Galaxy (2020).
Tabletop Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than Roll for the Galaxy (88.8% positive).
Roll for the Galaxy is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Tabletop Simulator (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Tabletop Simulator has co-op; Roll for the Galaxy does not.
Tabletop Simulator is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Roll for the Galaxy has no Deck rating yet.