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Cockatrice alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Cockatrice: no rules engine: players handle all game actions by hand, and no mobile or browser version. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Cockatrice, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. PlayingCards.io currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Tabletop Simulator logoTabletop SimulatorPaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 468.8
  1. Tabletop Simulator logo

    1. Tabletop SimulatorTop pick

    Best for: Dedicated groups and game designers who want to play or build almost any tabletop game

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Cockatrice

    Paid physics sandbox on Steam that can host card games plus thousands of community-made board games.

    Pros

    • Huge Steam Workshop library of community games
    • Lua scripting and custom asset import
    • Officially licensed DLC games
    • VR support

    Cons

    • Everyone needs to buy a copy
    • Desktop download, not a browser game
    • Rules usually aren't enforced
    Visit Tabletop Simulator Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tabletop Simulator a good Cockatrice alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Paid
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tabletopsimulator.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mods and custom games
    Steam Workshop
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tabletopsimulator.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scripting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tabletopsimulator.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer
    Berserk Games
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tabletopsimulator.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Cockatrice alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

PlayingCards.io logo

Best Cockatrice alternative for most people

PlayingCards.io

Free browser tabletop for card games with friends; quick to set up via a shared link, no install.

Tabletopia logo

Best Cockatrice alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Tabletopia

Browser-based tabletop with many licensed board and card games, no download needed.

Tabletop Simulator logo

Best Cockatrice alternative for Mac

Tabletop Simulator

Paid physics sandbox on Steam that can host card games plus thousands of community-made board games.

Tabletop Simulator logo

Best Cockatrice alternative for Windows

Tabletop Simulator

Paid physics sandbox on Steam that can host card games plus thousands of community-made board games.

Tabletop Simulator logo

Best Cockatrice alternative for Linux

Tabletop Simulator

Paid physics sandbox on Steam that can host card games plus thousands of community-made board games.

PlayingCards.io logo

Best Cockatrice alternative for working in the browser

PlayingCards.io

Free browser tabletop for card games with friends; quick to set up via a shared link, no install.

Cockatrice alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Cockatrice?

PlayingCards.io ranks first right now. Free browser tabletop for card games with friends; quick to set up via a shared link, no install. Tabletop Simulator and Tabletopia follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Cockatrice?

Yes. PlayingCards.io (free plan + paid) and Tabletopia (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Cockatrice?

None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Cockatrice alternatives work on Linux?

Tabletop Simulator runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Cockatrice?

The complaints we hear most: no rules engine: players handle all game actions by hand; no mobile or browser version; public servers are run by volunteers, so availability varies.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Cockatrice, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.