Tabletop role-playing games, as the name suggests, were originally played at a table in person. But thanks to changes in technology, particularly advanced during COVID, the ability to meet and play online has taken significant steps forward.

At a minimum, most virtual tabletops provide a shared viewing space, typically meant to emulate the table, where you can place tokens that the players can control. The Game Master may also be able to add maps, drawings, or other elements to enhance the shared experience. Virtual tabletop software may also include chat, audio/video, dice rolling, and character sheet management.

• Foundry Virtual Tabletop (FVTT) — powerful, feature rich app that you run locally, or find alternative hosting online. Flat fee to purchase. Lots of customization available.
• Owlbear Rodeo — a middle ground between very feature rich and super lightweight, allows two active games for free.
• GameScape — simple drawing and token tools, closely emulates a classic hand-drawn battle mat. Free.
• Roll20 — one of the earliest mainstream VTTs, fairly full featured with an online marketplace of content. Kind of rough around the edges. Free options with paid subscription plans.
• Fantasy Grounds
• Tabletop Simulator — 3D and a bit more generic, but can be used
• Let’s Roll
• Alchemy
• Shard Tabletop
• Encounter+ — Mac/iOS & only D&D 5e
• D20Pro

In-person VTTs

• Tableslayer
• Arkenforge — Also builds maps.