Tennis Elbow 4

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Mac • 2026

2026

Quick resume

Created by and for tennis fans, Tennis Elbow 4 is the sequel of TE2013, and offers a tennis simulation with an easy and intuitive learning curve, but with exceptional gameplay depth.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Sport

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Pros

Realistic and deep tennis gameplay
Extensive career mode with decades of content
Strong modding community and support
Active and responsive developer
High skill ceiling and rewarding mastery

Cons

Outdated graphics and clunky animations
Steep learning curve for new players
Ui and menu navigation can be confusing
Some balance issues in ai player skills
Limited social and multiplayer features

Motivations

Autonomy

Game with the same Autonomy vibe

4

"Players have extensive control over shot placement, player positioning, and skill customization, allowing personal freedom in gameplay decisions."

Tennis Elbow 2013
"Players have control over shot selection, positioning, and skill development in career mode, with many customization options and mod support."
Competence

Game with the same Competence vibe

5

"High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, recoil control, and tactical team coordination; players report significant learning curve and rewarding mastery."

Insurgency: Sandstorm
"High skill ceiling with realistic physics and shot mechanics; players report a steep learning curve and rewarding mastery."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

3

"Includes multiplayer with ranked servers and leaderboards; players compete against others and AI with adaptive difficulty."

RaceRoom Racing Experience
"Includes ranked AI difficulty levels and online multiplayer; players often adjust AI difficulty to match skill."
Continuation

Game with the same Continuation vibe

4

"Many players report long play sessions, habitual engagement, and hundreds to thousands of hours played."

CarX Drift Racing Online
"Many players report long play sessions, deep career mode, and habitual engagement with the game over hundreds of hours."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

1

"Multiplayer and co-op modes exist but are not a major focus; most gameplay is single-player or solo skirmishes."

Codename: Panzers, Phase One
"Some multiplayer and co-op modes exist, but most play is solo against AI or online opponents."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

3

"Strong mod support allows players to customize characters and levels, enhancing creativity beyond base game."

Haydee 2
"Strong modding support allows players to customize players, courts, and tournaments extensively."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

-3

"Focus is on fair competition rather than exerting control or superiority; no reports of toxic domination behavior."

Stampede: Racing Royale
"Focus is on fair competition and strategy rather than exerting control or superiority; no reports of toxic behavior."
Escapism

Game with the same Escapism vibe

3

"Players use the game as a realistic tennis simulation and immersive distraction from real life."

Tennis Elbow 2013
"Players use the game as a realistic tennis simulation and immersive distraction from real life."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and love for tennis, not obligation."

Tennis Elbow 2013
"Players engage voluntarily out of passion for tennis and intrinsic interest; no obligation or pressure noted."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

4

"Players explore various shot types, strategies, and mod configurations, encouraging experimentation."

Tennis Elbow 2013
"Players explore complex shot mechanics, positioning, and mod configurations, indicating active experimentation."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

1

"Career mode offers many tournaments and courts to discover, though environments are familiar tennis venues."

Tennis Elbow 2013
"Career mode spans decades and eras, with many tournaments and players to discover, though environments are familiar tennis courts."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

3

"Customization of characters and outfits supports player self-expression."

死寂（Deathly Stillness）
"Customization of player appearance and use of mods for player likenesses and outfits supports self-expression."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

-4

"Focuses on realistic tennis simulation with plausible scenarios and authentic physics."

Tennis Elbow 2013
"Focus is on realistic tennis simulation with plausible scenarios and authentic player behavior."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

2

"Some community and multiplayer interaction, but many players focus on solo career mode."

Cricket 22
"Active community and multiplayer tournaments exist, but many players focus on solo career mode."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

5

"Strong emphasis on skill development, learning movement, aiming, and game mechanics over time."

Quake Live
"Strong emphasis on player skill development, learning shot mechanics, and improving through career progression."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-4

"Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."

SYNTHETIK 2
"Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

-3

"Requires focused attention and active engagement during matches and career progression."

Cricket 22
"Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during matches and career progression."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

-3

"Social interactions are limited to competitive multiplayer with minimal emotional sharing or close relationships."

Lumines Arise
"Limited social interaction; multiplayer exists but emotional sharing or close relationships are minimal."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

2

"Career mode involves some team management and strategic decision-making, but limited leadership depth."

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"Career mode involves managing player progression and strategy, but no explicit leadership over others."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

5

"Career mode features extensive player development, ranking advancement, and skill upgrades."

Tennis Elbow 2013
"Career mode features extensive progression through ranking, skill upgrades, and tournament achievements."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

2

"Gameplay balances challenge and flow, providing satisfying tension release."

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"Gameplay balances challenge and flow, providing satisfying tension release but also competitive pressure."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

2

"Enjoyable physics-based gameplay and satisfying ball control provide sensory and emotional fun."

Pro Soccer Online
"Players enjoy realistic ball physics and satisfying shot feedback, though graphics and animations are modest."
Status

Game with the same Status vibe

2

"Online rankings and achievements provide recognition and social status."

Scythe: Digital Edition
"Recognition comes from career achievements and online rankings, though no major social status focus."
Story

Game with the same Story vibe

3

"Career mode includes narrative elements like rivalries, team dynamics, and off-track choices adding story immersion."

New Star™ GP
"Career mode includes narrative elements like player progression, rivalries, and tournament history."
Strategy

Game with the same Strategy vibe

5

"High mental challenge with tactical positioning, ability management, and complex character builds."

Dark Deity 2
"High mental challenge with shot selection, positioning, and adapting to opponent styles."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

3

"High tension and suspense from unpredictable enemy behavior and one-shot lethality create thrilling moments."

Police Stories
"Matches feature suspenseful momentum swings and risk-reward shot decisions."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

4

"Players report high value for price with extensive content, mod support, and ongoing developer updates."

BattleGroupVR
"Players report high value for money with extensive content, mod support, and ongoing developer updates."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

-5

"Focus on constructive sports simulation, no combat or destruction."

Don Bradman Cricket 14
"Focus is on constructive sports simulation, no combat or destruction elements."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

3

"Players manage stamina and positioning to avoid errors and defeat, simulating survival in matches."

Tennis Elbow 2013
"Players manage stamina and match endurance, with risk of losing matches and career setbacks."

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, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

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Last update: 30/04/2026

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