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MLB Rivals

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android • 2025

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Quick resume

Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB RIVALS!

Global score

79/100

Genres

Sport, Free To Play, Simulator

Similar games

    Pros

    • Free to play with licensed mlb teams and players
    • Accessible and fun pitching and batting mechanics
    • Cross-platform play and steam deck support
    • Variety of game modes and team building options
    • Good graphics and animations for a mobile port

    Cons

    • Heavy microtransactions and pay-to-win elements
    • Unbalanced matchmaking in multiplayer
    • Cluttered and confusing menus/ui
    • Limited gameplay control (no fielding or base running)
    • Repetitive grind and slow progression at higher levels

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players have control over pitching, batting, fielding, and baserunning with adjustable difficulty and team customization"

      Capsule for Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings

      "Players control pitching and batting with some choice in game modes and team building, but fielding is AI controlled and many actions are automated or simplified."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "Gameplay involves skill in batting timing, pitching, and fielding, but is generally accessible and not highly challenging."

      Capsule for Backyard Baseball '97 Backyard Baseball '97

      "Gameplay involves timing and aiming skills for pitching and batting, but overall mechanics are simplified and some players find it easy or repetitive."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Includes ranked multiplayer with leaderboards and seasonal PvP; some matchmaking imbalance noted but competitive play is a key feature."

      Capsule for INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road

      "Includes ranked modes and multiplayer with leaderboards, but matchmaking is often unbalanced and pay-to-win elements affect competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long sessions and habitual play, with some spending dozens of hours and returning frequently."

      Capsule for Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator

      "Many players report habitual play, long sessions, and returning frequently due to events, progression, and team building."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player and independent, with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

      Capsule for Do No Harm Do No Harm

      "Gameplay is primarily individual with no cooperative multiplayer or team-based collaboration."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can customize teams and use unique character abilities, but no extensive building or creation mechanics."

      Capsule for One Piece Burning Blood One Piece Burning Blood

      "Players can build and customize teams via card collection and upgrades, but customization is limited to team composition rather than creative construction."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      2

      "Players seek to dominate matches by outperforming others, but no strong evidence of toxic or authoritarian behavior."

      Capsule for Wild Warfare Wild Warfare

      "Some players express frustration with pay-to-win dominance and unbalanced matchmaking, implying exertion of superiority, but no explicit toxic behavior reported."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game for fun and distraction, enjoying the arcade style and immersive baseball atmosphere."

      Capsule for Super Mega Baseball™ 4 Super Mega Baseball™ 4

      "Players use the game as a casual distraction and stress relief, enjoying baseball simulation without heavy time investment."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Most players engage voluntarily for fun and interest, not out of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for World of Tanks Blitz World of Tanks Blitz

      "Most players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      1

      "Some exploration and trying different strategies occur, but core gameplay is repetitive and routine."

      Capsule for Pacify Pacify

      "Some exploration of team building and game modes, but core gameplay is repetitive and follows established routines."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -3

      "The game environment and mechanics are familiar and repetitive, with limited discovery or new areas."

      Capsule for Mewing Simulator 🤫🧏🏻‍♂️ Mewing Simulator 🤫🧏🏻‍♂️

      "Game environments and mechanics are familiar and repetitive with limited discovery or new areas."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      1

      "Limited avatar or environment customization; expression mainly through gameplay choices."

      Capsule for War Selection War Selection

      "Limited avatar or visual customization; expression mainly through team and card selection."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -4

      "The game simulates realistic NFL management scenarios with plausible outcomes and real players."

      Capsule for Front Office Football Eight Front Office Football Eight

      "Game simulates realistic baseball scenarios with licensed MLB players and teams, minimal fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Limited social interaction; multiplayer exists but community is small and cooperation is minimal."

      Capsule for MXGP PRO MXGP PRO

      "Social interaction is minimal; multiplayer exists but no strong community or cooperative play emphasized."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills, upgrade bases, and improve character stats over time, though some find progression grindy."

      Capsule for Anarchy: Wolf's law Anarchy: Wolf's law

      "Players learn game mechanics, improve teams, and develop strategies over time, though some find progression grindy."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Purely sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Thunder Wolves Thunder Wolves

      "Purely sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during matches; games are short but need active engagement."

      Capsule for War of Omens Card Game War of Omens Card Game

      "Requires focused attention during matches; some simulation options reduce active play but overall engagement is needed."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are surface-level or absent."

      Capsule for TO THE TOP TO THE TOP

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are surface-level or absent."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Players lead their own units and commanders tactically, but no multiplayer leadership roles."

      Capsule for Floppy Knights Floppy Knights

      "Players manage and lead their own teams through card collection and strategy, but no multiplayer leadership roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on earning money, upgrading players, and advancing through leagues and story mode."

      Capsule for Behold the Kickmen Behold the Kickmen

      "Strong emphasis on collecting cards, upgrading players, and advancing through leagues and events."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though grind and paywalls cause frustration."

      Capsule for VALKYRIE CONNECT VALKYRIE CONNECT

      "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though others note frustration with grind and paywalls."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Good graphics and sound design provide sensory stimulation, though gameplay is minimal."

      Capsule for Greetings Greetings

      "Visuals and animations are decent for a free game, providing moderate sensory stimulation and fun."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Leaderboards and ranked modes offer social recognition, but pay-to-win aspects diminish status fairness."

      Capsule for Star Chef 2: Cooking Game Star Chef 2: Cooking Game

      "Leaderboards and ranked modes offer recognition, but pay-to-win aspects limit fair status achievement."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free soccer simulation focused on matches and competition."

      Capsule for IOSoccer IOSoccer

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on sports simulation."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players engage in planning setups, pit strategies, and race tactics requiring mental challenge."

      Capsule for NASCAR Heat 5 NASCAR Heat 5

      "Team building, card management, and some tactical decisions provide mental challenge and planning."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Some challenge and suspense in battles, but overall pacing is slow and predictable for many players."

      Capsule for Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart (Neptunia) Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart (Neptunia)

      "Some excitement from gameplay moments like hitting home runs, but overall pacing is slow and predictable."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Free-to-play model with optional purchases; many players find good value despite grind and microtransactions."

      Capsule for War Thunder War Thunder

      "Free-to-play model offers good content and enjoyment without payment, though microtransactions are frequent and expensive."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on constructive sports and exploration."

      Capsule for Steep™ Steep™

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay is constructive and sports-focused."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -4

      "No survival or threat elements; stable and low-risk gameplay environment."

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      "No survival or threat elements; stable and low-risk gameplay environment."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Survival.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026