Choose Tabletop Playground
Choose Tabletop Playground if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Tabletop Playground launched in 2020.
Tabletop Playground vs Crazy Alchemist
Tabletop Playground and Crazy Alchemist both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Crazy Alchemist (2018) is 2 years older than Tabletop Playground (2020). Crazy Alchemist is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Tabletop Playground (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Crazy Alchemist
Choose Crazy Alchemist if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crazy Alchemist launched in 2018.
Both Tabletop Playground and Crazy Alchemist sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 Tabletop Playground |  Crazy Alchemist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.8% positive (93 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Plasticity Studios | 5th VR |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Crazy Alchemist (2018) is 2 years older than Tabletop Playground (2020).
- Crazy Alchemist is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Tabletop Playground (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Tabletop Playground has co-op; Crazy Alchemist does not.
- Tabletop Playground is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Crazy Alchemist has no Deck rating yet.
Tabletop Playground vs Crazy Alchemist — FAQ
- Should I play Tabletop Playground or Crazy Alchemist first?
- If you want chronology, Crazy Alchemist (2018) came out before Tabletop Playground (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 Playground and Crazy Alchemist similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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.
- Does Crazy Alchemist have multiplayer like Tabletop Playground?
- No. Tabletop Playground supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Crazy Alchemist is listed as single-player only.
- Does Tabletop Playground run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Tabletop Playground is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Crazy Alchemist doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.