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Games Like Blackout Rugby - World Cup Edition

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Blackout Rugby is a modern, multiplayer, social, world-class Rugby Manager Game! Take control of a novice club and sidestep and fend your way to glory. Take on people all around the world as you strategise, conquer the league, battle your way up the ladder, and build up your club infrastructure.

Reviews: Mixed — 66% — of 128 reviews
Released: 2022-07-14
Developer: Blackout Games
Genres: Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Sports, Strategy, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Windows · Mac

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    Rugby Union Team Manager 2015 immerses you in the world of Rugby management. Battle your way through season after season; securing success both on and off the field. Pleasing the fans, and the star players whilst maintaining the backing of the boardroom. You are in complete control!

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Why similar: Rugby 79%, Sports 7.3%, Management 7.2%, Strategy 4.3%, Simulation 2.2%

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    Windows

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    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    90 Minute Fever is an online football management game that offers extremely challenging gameplay where you get to compete against others from all over the world!

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    Rugby Champions brings the thrill and physicality of rugby right to your fingertips. Fight for every meter of ground in the most intense rugby game ever. Guide your team to glory and create history to become the Rugby Champions.

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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    68% matchVery Positive88% of 4,156 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac
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    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 182 reviews2018
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