Tabletop Simulator has been an experience for the gaming community since its initial release in 2015. While physical tabletop games are still popular, many game developers have taken to the creation of various virtual implementations. The game itself brings to life an abundance of classic, traditional games such as Backgammon, Piecepack, and so much more.
However, what makes this game special is the fact that it has continued to grow throughout its life. Berserk Games — the developer and publisher of Tabletop Simulator — often partners with other parties to add official DLCs to the platform. After several years, there is an abundance of options to choose from, with new releases every once in a while. You can expect games suited for 1 to 10 players. On the other hand, those with only two players can expect no shortage of options.
Updated June 1, 2022, by Luke Ackroyd: Tabletop Simulator is a fantastic platform for trying out board games that you might not have access to otherwise. You can get together with a group of up to ten players to try out lots of fantastic games online. But, it isn't always possible to have such a large group of people together for a big online games night. Fortunately, there are many classic board games available on the platform, courtesy of the fantastic workshop and the DLC section, that are suitable for two players. There are even many awesome games that only play at two players maximum. These online versions of classic two-player board games provide a unique, intimate experience and are just as much fun as playing with a big group. So, to give you even more options, additional games have been added to this list.
20 Cairn
If you want to move away from simple, quick party games, and sink into a tense battle of wits, look no further than Cairn. This is a two-player strategy game where you take control of rival Shaman tribes. You are trying to erect three Megaliths before your rivals can. Each game usually lasts around 25 minutes, and with the scripted version on Tabletop Simulator, you don't have to worry about the setup. You can just focus on your battle strategy.
Each turn, you choose one action. But, once an action is completed, the corresponding action tile is flipped over to show an alternative. For example, One Action tile will let you move orthogonally, while its other side will let you move diagonally. This creates quite a unique puzzle as your available actions are constantly changing. The more megaliths added to the board, the more powers you have access to. It can be quite a mind-bending game to get to grips with, but it is incredibly satisfying when you manage to banish your rivals and construct the last Megalith you needed.
19 Unmatched
Unmatched is a miniatures dueling game where Dracula could fight it out against Alice from Alice in Wonderland. You could play this game with two teams of two, but it works best as a two-player head-to-head battle. Using your cards, you move around the board, striking at your opponent and trying to lower their health faster than they can sink yours. Games are fast-paced, lasting around 30 minutes at most.
Although not as vast as the ever-growing roster of characters in the Red Dragon Inn Board Game series, Unmatched still has a fantastic selection of characters to choose from. There are even more options than the physical game on Tabletop Simulator. The workshop has a wide range of homebrew characters to try, from Yoda to John Wick. No matter what character you go with, you are in for a fun experience. They each have their own unique abilities that keep the game fresh and exciting.
18 Royal Visit
Royal Visit is a two-player Tug of war game. You are both prestigious families eager for the King to visit their chateau. You can tempt the royal court, wizard, and jester into your Duchy by playing cards. But, your rival neighbor is attempting to do the same thing. This game is simple to teach and plays in about 20 minutes.
The Character Pawns on Tabletop Simulator are not as fancy as the physical components of the actual game, but this does not take away from this incredible experience. The game truly feels like an authentic tug of war, as you'll repeatedly drag back your opponent from the brink of victory. It can be unpredictable who might win each round you play of this fantastic game.
17 Mantis Falls
For fans of Among Us and board games full of deception and paranoia, Mantis Falls is an incredible experience to try next. Unlike your typical hidden traitor board game, Mantis Falls is designed to be played with just two players rather than a large group. This creates a more intimate, intense experience, as you have no idea if you can trust your friend or not. It could be that you are both on the same side, but you will not know until it is too late.
The game's concept is that you are an innocent bystander who witnessed the Mafia committing a crime. You now need to escape Mantis falls in the dead of night and reach the end of the road to be taken to safety. It is a survival game at its core, as you work together with another witness to defeat obstacles and keep each other alive... Unless one of you is secretly an assassin waiting for the perfect moment to strike. This is a longer game, lasting around 60 to 90 minutes.
16 Santorini
Santorini is technically a two to four player game but works best with just two players. You both play as gods, helping your two followers construct buildings across the grid. You have one goal: Reach the third floor. As soon as you do, you win! It is that simple. But with many unique god powers to try and your opponent always trying to predict your next move, this game turns into a tense (but still lighthearted) strategy experience.
You can also try Santorini on Board Game Arena if your friend doesn't have Tabletop Sim installed. Either version is a lot of fun. Games of Santorini are rapid, so you'll likely want to keep going back for rematches.
15 Wizard's Academy
If you're looking for a co-operative game then Wizard's Academy is a solid choice. You can even play it solo. You'll take on the role of an apprentice wizard who discovers that there's a magical emergency taking place and the only help you have is from other students. On the plus side, you have magic, on the downside, none of you really know what to do with it.
Thanks to different spellbook layouts, magical powers, disasters, and threats, no game will be the same each time. There are also fair play mechanics to combat the organized chaos of working with an unknown toolbox of magic to save the academy from the threats it faces.
14 Dungeon Drop
Dungeon Drop is a lightweight dungeon crawler suitable for young and old alike. Each game begins by dropping dice representing loot and monsters onto the table. The dungeon is then generated based on the results, meaning new challenges each time.
You can play with one to four players, and each round usually only takes around 10-20 minutes. This means you can enjoy a quick quest to fight monsters and grab loot, even when you're short on time.
13 Tiny Epic Kingdoms
Tiny Epic Kingdoms is suitable for one to five players and sees you attempt to rule the world in just 30 minutes. You'll take on the role of ruling one of 13 unique factions and fight your way across 16 territories. Fight against the other rulers in a bid to explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate as you seek to gain ultimate control. The battles will be truly epic and the mechanics of the game are simple and addictive.
If you enjoy Tiny Epic Kingdoms, which comes with the Heroes' Call expansion, adding new factions, territories, resources, and heroes, there are other Tiny Epic games also available.
12 Scythe
If you're looking for a longer adventure then Scythe is a great choice. This Tabletop Simulator version of the highly-rated game includes Scythe and its expansion, Invaders from Afar. You can play with one to five on the base game and up to seven with the expansion and it will take a couple of hours.
You'll take on the role of a fallen leader in 1920s Europa who must restore their honor and rebuild their faction. Conquer territory, find new recruits, build up structures, collect resources, and defend your people. Players have different resources, faction-specific abilities, and hidden goals to keep things interesting.
11 Boss Monster
Boss Monster is a dungeon-building card game based on classic retro side-scrollers. Instead of defeating the monster, you have to create a dungeon that cannot be beaten, amassing souls for the Boss.
The game is suitable for two to four players and each round can last up to an hour or so. You'll each need to use your deck to create a dungeon enticing enough to lure heroes and dangerous enough that they don't reach the Boss. Features classic retro graphics and plenty of flashbacks to side-scrolling dungeon crawlers of the past.
10 Chess
There are many options for you to choose from on Tabletop Simulator, whether it is the set of games that come with the initial purchase, the official DLCs, or those from the workshop, Chess is a classic any two players can enjoy an evening with. Chess is one of the original games you can play immediately after downloading Tabletop Simulator. This is one of the few games where only 2 players can interact with the game throughout the match.
Each piece on the board has a set of restrictions that dictate how the piece moves around the boards. The main goal of the game is to capture the other player's King, which will result in victory.
9 Spirits Of The Rice Paddy
Spirits of the Rice Paddy made its appearance on Tabletop Simulator in late 2016 as a board game DLC. This board game focuses on the farming of rice fields, you and your friend will be strategizing on ways to improve your yield. However, there are also elements of mystic works at play too.
The number of players allowed to partake at a time is 2 to 4. There are a total of seven rounds and the player with the greatest harvest is the winner. As a farmer, you have to work with things like the building of structures and employment to succeed.
8 Khronos Hunter
For younger or newer players, Khronos Hunter could be the game for you. Children as young as 9 years old are allowed to play this game, with each match allowing between 2 to 5 players. Each session can last between thirty minutes to an hour. Khronos Hunter joined the Tabletop Simulator as an official DLC around the middle of 2015 and was well received.
You take on the role of an adventurer cast into a plane created by the Empress of Time. There are several aspects to this game that make it similar to Monopoly but Khronos Hunter's unique take on mystical elements, along with a few twists, make it a unique experience.
7 Draco Magi
Quick but pleasant, Draco Magi is a game made for 2 players only and you can expect to finish in approximately thirty minutes. Draco Magi is an RPG card game that focuses on strategy. Released back in 2018, this official DLC was developed and added to the Tabletop Simulator platform.
You explore a mythical world of dragons as you act as dragon mages. Managing the hand dealt and navigating the way to defeat one's opponent is key. Overall, the rules appear complicated as the game itself is elaborate, but it is an entertaining activity.
6 Darkrock Ventures
Many creators went into the development of Darkrock Ventures. Groups of 2 to 5 players, ages 14 and up, can gather for this sci-fi board game. Tabletop Simulator made this game an official DLC back in late 2016, and it has been a part of the platform ever since.
Each player is expected to operate an asteroid mining operation under certain circumstances. While you try to mine materials before the game ends, there are also threats going against you thus creating a greater challenge. The board appears intimidating, but the rules are simple which makes the game more enjoyable.
5 The Great Dinosaur Rush
If you are ten years or older, Tabletop Simulator's DLC The Great Dinosaur Rush should be a gaming option to explore. Groups will need between 2 to 5 players and the playtime is around an hour. You will try to collect fossils to advance your collections all while trying to prevent your fellow players from achieving the same objective.
The game takes place in two parts, the first will have each player digging, and then they will proceed to build their dinosaur models. Each model will be judged based on certain criteria to determine a winner.
4 Tortuga 1667
Tortuga 1667 was introduced to Tabletop Simulator fairly recently. Along with this virtual version, there is a physical game that can be purchased from several places too. Officially, this online version of the game is a DLC developed by Berserk Games.
The year is 1667, and you are pirates planning to steal from a Spanish Galleon. This game can accommodate 2 to 9 players. Many cards influence the course of action, and you look toward your enemies for support.
3 Simurgh
In a fantasy world, Simurgh, you run your clan, breed dragons, and go to war. The visuals are pleasant and the color scheme for the pieces is also decent. This board game is all about strategizing.
The goal of Simurgh is to become the most powerful of all the clans by accumulating the most power points. Those aged 14 and up can play this game in a group of 2 to 5. The amount of gameplay per session various but the longest time could be around an hour and a half.
2 Euphoria: Build A Better Dystopia
Late 2015 brought Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia to Tabletop Simulator. The concept is interesting, and the board game has a work placement objective. The game requires 2 to 6 players, ages 13 and up, and one can expect about an hour of gameplay.
Euphoria is the name of the newly erected city the characters find themselves after an apocalypse. There are many layers to this game, as you try to manage, maintain, and build your dystopian city. On top of strategy, Euphoria is about making tough choices that could either help or hurt the city.
1 The Red Dragon Inn: Battle For Greyport
Taking the number one spot is The Red Dragon Inn: Battle for Greyport. An official DLC for Tabletop Simulator, this amazing board game made its debut in the latter part of 2017. Playable in groups of 2 to 5 by players aged 12 and up, you and fellow adventurers spend about an hour in the monster-infested town of Greyport.
The goal of each player is to work as a team to build their decks to the point they can completely fend off the monsters attacking Greyport. The game will take you to various locations to recruit heroes, amass items, and engage in awesome battles.