Tennis Elbow 2013 similar games & best alternatives

Tennis Elbow 2013

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2015

Should you play it?

Created by and for tennis fans, Tennis Elbow 2013 is a tennis simulation with an easy and intuitive learning curve, but with exceptional gameplay depth.

What works
  • Highly realistic and challenging tennis simulation
  • Deep and extensive career mode with player progression
  • Strong modding community enabling customization
  • Addictive gameplay with high replay value
  • Supports multiplayer and cooperative doubles
Things to keep in mind
  • Outdated graphics and ui
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited animations especially for volleying
  • Lack of licensed player names without mods
  • Online community smaller and matchmaking can be difficult

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Tennis Elbow 2013: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Violence.

Why this game works

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