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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Rugby 25

Rugby 25

Quality
36Popularity
22Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 3 days
$49.99
Buy Now
VS
Tennis Elbow 4

Tennis Elbow 4

IndieSimulationSports
Quality
77Popularity
25Value
64
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 27 days
−20% $23.99
Buy Now

Winner

Tennis Elbow 4 wins 13 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

1
Rugby 25
1 of 14 metrics
Tennis Elbow 4
13 of 14 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$49.99 -
$23.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.49 Wins
$22.49 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-20% Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
18 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
38.4% positive -
96.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
547 -
1.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
210 -
995 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
337 -
38 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
7 -
138 Wins
Steam Recommendations
547 -
992 Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
25 -
64 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
10 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2025 -
Jan 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Skip ThisRugby 25

This isn't its moment. Right now, there are better options or better times to consider this one.

MaybeTennis Elbow 4

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Rugby 25
Tennis Elbow 4

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Rugby 25

Rugby 25

1 Store
Steam
Steam$49.99Buy Now
Tennis Elbow 4

Tennis Elbow 4

2 Stores
Steam
Steam −20% $23.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +28% $30.72View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Rugby 25

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

38% positive (547 reviews) — mostly negative
547 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$49.99 — premium price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-45% player decline
6 concurrent players — niche audience

Tennis Elbow 4

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

96% positive (1,032 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
1,032 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$23.99 — mid-range price
20% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($22.49)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-7% minor player decrease
172 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRugby 25Tennis Elbow 4
Release Date
February 13, 2025
January 23, 2026
Developers
Big Ant Studios
Mana Games
Publishers
Nacon
Mana Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
25
64

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Rugby 25

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (x64) or Windows 11 (x64)
  • Processor: Intel i5 6600k (3.5GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X (3.6Ghz)
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX1660 Ti (6 GB) / AMD RX 5700XT (8 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 100 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Please note that these informations aren't final and may be subject to change until the launch of the game.

Tennis Elbow 4

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 10/7
  • Processor: 3 Ghz Intel Pentium Core i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 4-GB DirectX 11 GPU: GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon R9 390, or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Rugby 25 or Tennis Elbow 4?

Tennis Elbow 4 won the comparison against Rugby 25 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 Rugby 25 worth buying over Tennis Elbow 4?

Based on the metrics, Tennis Elbow 4 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. Tennis Elbow 4 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 22, 2026, 01:34 PM UTC

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