Rank 01Why this
Same competitive mood as Rugby Union Team Manager 2017.
- Deck Playable
- 2019
Games like Rugby Union Team Manager 2017
- 23 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Rugby Union Team Manager 2017 also play
The closest matches to Rugby Union Team Manager 2017: Football Manager 2020, Motorsport Manager, WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024, F1® Manager 2024, and Rugby Champions. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $3.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Playable
- 2016
Rank 03Why this
Same immersive mood as Rugby Union Team Manager 2017.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
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Genres: Sports, Strategy, Simulation
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Alternative Software Ltd
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 46% of 69 reviews
- Genres: Action, Sports, Strategy, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Deep staff and recruitment systems
- Huge unlicensed database with downloadable updates
- Match engine rewards tactical positioning
- Challenging
- Competitive
- Immersive
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Why this: Same immersive mood as Rugby Union Team Manager 2017.
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Why this: Same retro mood as Rugby Union Team Manager 2017.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Alternative Software Ltd, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Shares youth development with Rugby Union Team Manager 2017.
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Why this: Same competitive mood as Rugby Union Team Manager 2017.
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About Rugby Union Team Manager 2017
The closest matches to Rugby Union Team Manager 2017: Football Manager 2020, Motorsport Manager, WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024, F1® Manager 2024, and Rugby Champions. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Rugby Union Team Manager 2017 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Football Manager 2020, Motorsport Manager and WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, competitive and immersive, and single out its database scouting and infrastructure upgrades. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Rugby Union Team Manager 2017: “The Number 1 Rugby Union Management Game”. Immerse yourself fully into the thrilling and dynamic world of Rugby Union management. Featuring players from the best leagues, and competitions from around the World. Have you got what it takes to steer your club to glory?
Is Rugby Union Team Manager 2017 worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 46% of 69 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 35 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 3 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deep staff and recruitment systems
- Huge unlicensed database with downloadable updates
- Match engine rewards tactical positioning
- Mode editor allows extensive customization
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Poor interface, very basic with buttons that must be toggled to navigate, no smart design with user experience in mind. Lots of bugs, constantly having to refresh pages. Only Prem, Pro12, Top14 & D2 licensed with inaccurate player info &…”
“Bought it, played it, refunded it. Menus are laggy, bugs are rife. This game should be early access alpha and a third of the price. I get that the game is generated each time you play it, which is a great idea but the rest of the game just…”
People who play it also play: Football Manager 2020, Motorsport Manager, WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
Frequently asked about Rugby Union Team Manager 2017
Can I run it?
Does Rugby Union Team Manager 2017 run on Steam Deck?
Rugby Union Team Manager 2017 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Rugby Union Team Manager 2017 cost?
Rugby Union Team Manager 2017 is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Rugby Union Team Manager 2017?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rugby Union Team Manager 2017 are Football Manager 2020, Motorsport Manager, WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024.
Who developed Rugby Union Team Manager 2017?
Rugby Union Team Manager 2017 was developed by Alternative Software Ltd.