RPG Stories vs The RPG Engine
RPG Stories
bravealice.comThe RPG Engine
polydemons.comSide by side
| Figure | RPG Stories | The RPG Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Virtual Tabletop Software | 7.9 (#11) | 7.6 (#19) |
| Product | RPG Stories is a virtual tabletop with a 3D world builder for creating scenes and playing online with a party. | The RPG Engine is a freeform virtual tabletop for creating and experiencing roleplaying worlds. |
| Support | The maker's privacy policy says it collects information in order to provide ongoing customer assistance and technical support. | The maker lists [email protected] as its contact and links to a Discord community for The RPG Engine. |
| World building | The maker describes 20 click-and-draw Auto-Build Profiles for creating dungeons, rooms, outdoor scenes, and cities. | The product lets users craft terrain and decorate it with props. |
Plans
RPG Stories
- Free DemoFree
- RPG Stories VTT | Main Version£23.99, paid once
- Unlock Players' Seats DLC£42.49, paid once
The RPG Engine
- Base versionFree
- Builders Edition DLC$19.99, paid once
- GameMasters Edition DLC$39.99, paid once
In their own words
RPG Stories
RPG Stories is a desktop virtual tabletop for building 3D game worlds and hosting online sessions for a party. Its world builder provides 20 click-and-draw Auto-Build Profiles for dungeons, rooms, outdoor scenes, and cities, alongside more than 7,000 advertised 3D models. Settings listed include Medieval Fantasy, Modern, and Sci-Fi. Multiplayer tools cover fog of war, weather, a dice panel, chat, GM controls, pathfinding, HeroForge support, character-sheet uploads, and visual effects. UVTT exports are available for Foundry VTT, Roll20, Owlbear Rodeo, and Fantasy Grounds; Roll20 importing requires a Pro subscription. Steam Workshop supports sharing 3D models, 2D assets, and PDFs, while audio uploads are described as upcoming. The maker says exported maps and scenes can be sold. A free demo lets players join sessions with the player-seat DLC. The main version costs 23.99 GBP once, and the DLC costs 42.49 GBP once. Windows and macOS are supported, with 8 GB memory and 5 GB storage listed as minimums.
The RPG Engine
The RPG Engine has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.