Games like Rugby 25
Below are 20 hand-picked alternatives to Rugby 25 for fans of sports, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Rugby 25 also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, more from Big Ant Studios. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Rugby 25: Experience the Rugby 25 rush! From local club clashes to the grandest international championships, lifelike gameplay, strategic depth, and heart-stopping action ensure every match is a battle and every victory earned on the path to immortality.

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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Rugby League 26
Top pick for Rugby 25 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
GET READY FOR GREATNESS Step onto the pitch in the most authentic Rugby League experience ever! Whether you're chasing club glory, building a custom ‘Pro Team’, or rising through the ranks with a self-made superstar, Rugby League 26 puts YOU at the heart of the action.
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Rugby 22
Second-strongest match for Rugby 25 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
Crouch, bind, set! Discover the true rugby experience. Play with best clubs and top nations, enjoy dynamic gameplay that stays faithful to the sport, and experience the intensity of big matches.
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Rugby Challenge 3
Third-strongest match for Rugby 25 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
Rugby Challenge 3 features Rugby Sevens, Over 11 Competitions, Be a Pro Mode plus more. Create custom players and teams then shared online across all platforms using the all new FanHub. Sporting great licenses such as the All Blacks, Wallabies, Springboks and England!
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Wreckfest
Ranked #4 for Rugby 25 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling, sophisticated driving dynamics and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes.
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AO Tennis 2
Ranked #5 for Rugby 25 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
AO Tennis 2 is the only tennis experience designed for and by its community. Create your own players, stadiums and legendary matches. Enter the competition to reach the top of world tennis in Career Mode.
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Assetto Corsa
Ranked #6 for Rugby 25 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
Assetto Corsa v1.16 introduces the new "Laguna Seca" laser-scanned track, 7 new cars among which the eagerly awaited Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio! Check the changelog for further info!
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Assetto Corsa Competizione
Ranked #7 for Rugby 25 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT World Challenge videogame. Thanks to the extraordinary quality of simulation, you will experience the atmosphere of the GT3 championship. Compete against official drivers, teams, cars and official circuits reproduced to the highest quality ever seen.
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iRacing
Ranked #8 for Rugby 25 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
We are the world’s premier motorsports racing game. An iRacing membership provides entry into the newest form of motorsport: internet racing. Internet racing is a fun, easy, and inexpensive way for race fan and gamers alike to enjoy the thrill of the racetrack from the comfort of their home.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Rugby 25 at current Steam store prices.
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Wreckfest
Priced ~40% under Rugby 25 on Steam right now. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling, sophisticated driving dynamics and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes.
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AO Tennis 2
Priced ~80% under Rugby 25 on Steam right now. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
AO Tennis 2 is the only tennis experience designed for and by its community. Create your own players, stadiums and legendary matches. Enter the competition to reach the top of world tennis in Career Mode.
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Assetto Corsa
Priced ~60% under Rugby 25 on Steam right now. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
Assetto Corsa v1.16 introduces the new "Laguna Seca" laser-scanned track, 7 new cars among which the eagerly awaited Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio! Check the changelog for further info!
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iRacing
Priced ~80% under Rugby 25 on Steam right now. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
We are the world’s premier motorsports racing game. An iRacing membership provides entry into the newest form of motorsport: internet racing. Internet racing is a fun, easy, and inexpensive way for race fan and gamers alike to enjoy the thrill of the racetrack from the comfort of their home.
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Head-to-head comparisons
More from Big Ant Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by Big Ant Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Cricket 19
Another title from Big Ant Studios, the studio behind Rugby 25. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
A truly global cricket simulation from Big Ant Studios, the leading name in authentic, realistic cricket action, Cricket 19 allows you to take control of your team, from club through national level, and lead them to T20, ODI, or Test Match glory.
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Cricket 24
Another title from Big Ant Studios, the studio behind Rugby 25. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
Cricket 24 is the culmination of a decade of Cricket video game development and includes teams from every corner of the globe.
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Cricket 22
Another title from Big Ant Studios, the studio behind Rugby 25. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
Cricket 22 delivers the Ashes, the Big Bash, The Hundred, and a multitude of other fan-favourite competitions! All-new mechanics, commentary, and a captivating, narrative driven career mode, will immediately immerse you in the ultimate cricket experience to date.
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AO Tennis 2
Another title from Big Ant Studios, the studio behind Rugby 25. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
AO Tennis 2 is the only tennis experience designed for and by its community. Create your own players, stadiums and legendary matches. Enter the competition to reach the top of world tennis in Career Mode.
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Don Bradman Cricket 14
Another title from Big Ant Studios, the studio behind Rugby 25. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
The first thing to think about when you start playing Don Bradman Cricket 14 is to forget what you know about Cricket games and start afresh…it's cricket like you've never seen it before!
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TIEBREAK+: Official Game of the ATP and WTA
Another title from Big Ant Studios, the studio behind Rugby 25. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
The official ATP and WTA Tennis game has finally arrived! Become the Number One player in the world, competing for entire seasons against the largest cast of professional tennis players ever united in a tennis videogame.
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Cricket 26 - The Official Game of the Ashes
Another title from Big Ant Studios, the studio behind Rugby 25. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
Featuring the all-new Management Career, a bigger and better Pro Team, in-depth Ashes mode, and expanded control on and off the field from enhanced gameplay and in-depth strategies - Cricket 26 is The Ultimate Showdown.
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Ashes Cricket
Another title from Big Ant Studios, the studio behind Rugby 25. Shares Sports with Rugby 25.
Ashes Cricket is the officially licensed video game of cricket’s greatest rivalry. Bringing all the fast paced action, big hits and skill that you see in the greatest cricket competition on earth, you’ll be able to play in the men’s and women’s 2017/2018 Ashes tours.
Frequently asked about Rugby 25
- Does Rugby 25 work on Steam Deck?
- Rugby 25 is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Rugby 25 cost?
- Rugby 25 is listed on Steam at 49.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Rugby 25 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Rugby 25 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
- What games are most similar to Rugby 25?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rugby 25 are Rugby League 26, Rugby 22, Rugby Challenge 3.
- Who developed Rugby 25?
- Rugby 25 was developed by Big Ant Studios and published by Nacon.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Rugby 25.
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