Football Manager 2017 vs Golf With Your Friends
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Golf With Your Friends wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Golf With Your Friends is $101.32 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Football Manager 2017 | Golf With Your Friends |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 66 |
| Quality | 63 | 72 |
| Value | 40 | 70 |
| Popularity | 32 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $104.61 | $3.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 55.1% positive | 88.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 362 | 819 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Football Manager 2017 | Golf With Your Friends |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 3, 2016 | May 19, 2020 |
| Developers | Sports Interactive | Team17, Blacklight Interactive |
| Publishers | SEGA | Team17 |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel i5-6600 3.3GHz / AMD FX 8350 4.0GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GTX 960 4GB VRAM / AMD R9 280 3GB VRAM |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Football Manager 2017 or Golf With Your Friends?
Golf With Your Friends won the comparison against Football Manager 2017 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Football Manager 2017 worth buying over Golf With Your Friends?
Based on the metrics, Golf With Your Friends won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Golf With Your Friends currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:24 PM UTC