Choose Rugby Sevens 23
Choose Rugby Sevens 23 if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rugby Sevens 23 launched in 2023.
Rugby Sevens 23 vs Retro Rugby
Rugby Sevens 23 and Retro Rugby both land in Action, Sports, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam. Rugby Sevens 23 (2023) is 2 years older than Retro Rugby (2025). Rugby Sevens 23 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Retro Rugby (7.99 USD vs. 10.00 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Retro Rugby
Choose Retro Rugby if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Retro Rugby launched in 2025.
Both Rugby Sevens 23 and Retro Rugby sit in Action, Sports, and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Rugby Sevens 23 |  Retro Rugby | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie | Action, Sports, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 10.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lombard Games | Lombard Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- Rugby Sevens 23 (2023) is 2 years older than Retro Rugby (2025).
- Rugby Sevens 23 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Retro Rugby (7.99 USD vs. 10.00 USD).
Rugby Sevens 23 vs Retro Rugby — FAQ
- Should I play Rugby Sevens 23 or Retro Rugby first?
- If you want chronology, Rugby Sevens 23 (2023) came out before Retro Rugby (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Rugby Sevens 23 and Retro Rugby similar?
- They overlap on Action, Sports, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.