RPG Stories vs VASSAL Engine
RPG Stories
bravealice.comVASSAL Engine
vassalengine.orgSide by side
| Figure | RPG Stories | VASSAL Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Virtual Tabletop Software | 7.9 (#11) | 7.3 (#24) |
| Integrations | The maker lists UVTT exports for Foundry VTT, Roll20, Owlbear Rodeo, and Fantasy Grounds; Roll20 import requires a Pro subscription. | VASSAL can import modules created by Aide de Camp 2; its documentation says support for other formats is planned for the future. |
| Support | The maker's privacy policy says it collects information in order to provide ongoing customer assistance and technical support. | The project directs users to its documentation and forum for help, and offers live chat through Discord. |
Plans
RPG Stories
- Free DemoFree
- RPG Stories VTT | Main Version£23.99, paid once
- Unlock Players' Seats DLC£42.49, 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.
VASSAL Engine
VASSAL Engine has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.