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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 40 games similar to Virtua Tennis down to the 30 that fit the “Sports” category. Skate, NBA 2K19 and FIFA 99 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Virtua Tennis.

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The best sports games like Virtua Tennis

30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Virtua Tennis. Each one has been evaluated across 5 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1SkateClosest overall match

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Year 2007Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Virtua Tennis, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

Released 8 years after Virtua Tennis.

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SoloMultiplayerThird Person

Steam👍 39%· 23KIGDB82· 9OC81· 76

Year 2018Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus.

Released 19 years after Virtua Tennis.

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#3FIFA 99

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Year 1998Dev EA Sports · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Shared with Virtua Tennis: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric

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#4Football Manager 2022

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SoloMultiplayerThird PersonSandbox WorldManagement

Steam👍 93%· 22KRAWG👍 82%· 49IGDB90· 2OC86· 42

Year 2021Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~40hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Shared with Virtua Tennis: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and resource management

M22 brings new, progressive ways to find that winning edge, instil your footballing style and earn it for the fans. Pack includes an FM 'Coaching Planner' to take your tactical planning and squad building to the next level.

Released 22 years after Virtua Tennis.

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#5Football Manager 2023

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SoloMultiplayerThird PersonManagementFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 20KRAWG👍 78%· 37IGDB83· 2OC83· 32

Year 2022Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Virtua Tennis, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: resource management, visual first person and visual 3d

In Football Manager 2023, it’s not just about picking tactics or crafting a team. It’s about taking on challenges and writing history as you establish your own style. Delve into unrivalled depth and detail as you take charge at your club.

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Tennis: visuals.

Released 23 years after Virtua Tennis.

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#6Golf With Your Friends

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MultiplayerSoloThird PersonCo-opTactical

Steam👍 88%· 73KRAWG👍 81%· 372MC69IGDB72· 4OC67· 26

Year 2016Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Virtua Tennis, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, combat tactical and co op

Golf With Your Friends is an entertaining, challenging, multiplayer mini golf game for up to 12 players. The game currently has 6 levels containing 18 holes each. The controls are simple and the game is designed for the user to be able to host or join a game within a few seconds.

Released 17 years after Virtua Tennis.

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#7Football Manager 2021

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SoloMultiplayerManagementIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 24KRAWG👍 85%· 78MC82IGDB88· 3OC85· 38

Year 2020Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~49hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Virtua Tennis, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management and visual isometric, while skipping visual third person

FM21 empowers you like never before to develop your managerial prowess, play the beautiful game your way and reach elite status. Dynamic, true-to-life management experiences deliver football authenticity like no other game can.

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Tennis: visuals.

Released 21 years after Virtua Tennis.

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#8Football Manager 2020

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MultiplayerSoloManagement

Steam👍 89%· 32KRAWG👍 85%· 117MC84IGDB89· 2OC86· 31

Year 2019Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~29hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Virtua Tennis, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: resource management, while skipping visual third person

Pre-Purchase Offer About the GameSave the talk for the touchline and walk down the tunnel to a living, breathing football world with you at the very heart of it – this is a world where your opinion matters! Talkers talk – but managers make things happen, and ours a special breed.

Released 20 years after Virtua Tennis.

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#9Football Manager 2024

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SoloMultiplayerManagementIsometric3D

Steam👍 92%· 28KRAWG👍 81%· 21IGDB84· 2OC83· 37

Year 2023Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~54hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Virtua Tennis, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management, visual isometric and visual 3d, while skipping visual third person

Step into the shoes of a real boss and write your own football story in Football Manager 2024, the most complete edition in the series yet. Whether you’re a manager who likes to build from the bottom or prefers to chase immediate glory, the perfect challenge awaits.

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Tennis: visuals.

Released 24 years after Virtua Tennis.

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SoloMultiplayerIsometric2D

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Year 2011Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Virtua Tennis: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Tennis: visuals.

Released 12 years after Virtua Tennis.

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#11Pro Evolution Soccer 2013

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SoloMultiplayerIsometric2D

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Year 2012Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Virtua Tennis, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Tennis: visuals.

Released 13 years after Virtua Tennis.

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#12eFootball PES 2020

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MultiplayerSoloFree to Play

Steam👍 71%· 26KRAWG👍 52%· 205MC82OC81· 71

Year 2019Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Virtua Tennis, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping visual third person

Pre-order now to receive exclusive myClub content for PES 2020*: • Andres Iniesta - 10 match loan • 1000 myClub coins The STANDARD EDITION also comes with the following myClub content*: • Ronaldinho 2019 - 10 match loan • Lionel Messi - 10 match loan • Premium Agent (3 Players) x 10 weeks • 3 Player Contract Renewals x 10 weeks PES 2020 LEGEND EDITION comes with the following myClub content*:…

Released 20 years after Virtua Tennis.

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeCasualFirst Person

Steam👍 52%· 507RAWG👍 15%· 40

Year 2011Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Shared with Virtua Tennis: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, melee combat and visual first person, while skipping visual third person

Worms Pinball is a modified version of Team 17’s game Addiction Pinball. The PC version was initially released in 1998 and PlayStation port in 2000. While Addiction Pinball had two playable tables: one based on Worms and one on World Rally Fever. The Worms pinball version included only the first one.

Where it drifts furthest from Virtua Tennis: visuals.

Released 12 years after Virtua Tennis.

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#14NBA 2K17

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SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-op

Steam👍 54%· 8.8KIGDB85· 13OC88· 54

Year 2016Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Virtua Tennis, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with co op

Released 17 years after Virtua Tennis.

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SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-op

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Year 2010Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Virtua Tennis, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with co op

Released 11 years after Virtua Tennis.

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