Best Sports Games

Sports games are not just about EA Sports and FIFA: the genre encompasses football, basketball, hockey, tennis, boxing, American football, and dozens of other disciplines ranging from arcade fun to detailed simulators. This selection features the best sports games on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X — both licensed simulators with real teams and players, as well as arcade projects that prioritize fun over realism. EA FC, NBA 2K, NHL, Tennis World Tour, Rocket League, Pyre — each project offers a unique take on sports gameplay.

We selected games based on simulation quality, depth of career modes, licensed content, and multiplayer. The list includes games for everyone — from hardcore simulators to family-friendly arcades.

theHunter: Call of the Wild

Simulation, Hunting / Fishing, First-person view, Sports game

February 16, 2017

Players: 8/10

Metacritic: 64/100

theHunter: Call of the Wild is a realistic hunting simulator with a first-person view. You will be able to plunge into the vibrant world of wildlife and get...

Football Manager 2023

Business / Management, Sports game, Football, Tactics

November 8, 2022

Players: 6.6/10

Metacritic: 80/100

A football manager in which you can take control of your favorite club and lead it to victories in all possible tournaments. In the new version, changes have...

Way of the Hunter

Sports game, Hunting / Fishing, First-person view, Action, Simulation, Stealth, Cooperative (co-op)

August 16, 2022

Players: 8.4/10

Metacritic: 66/100

Way of the Hunter is a realistic hunting simulator with a first-person view, in which you will find a large-scale open world and a realistic ballistics system. In...

Fishing Planet

Simulation, Hunting / Fishing, First-person view, Sports game, Free game

August 11, 2015

Players: 6.9/10

Fishing Planet is a free-to-play sport fishing simulator with a first-person view. You can choose your gear and go on an exciting fishing trip. Improve your skills...

Assetto Corsa

Simulation, Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

December 19, 2014

Players: 8.4/10

Metacritic: 74/100

Assetto Corsa is a realistic racing simulator with first and third person views. The game features fully officially licensed tracks and cars that were recreated...

EA Sports FC 26

Simulation, Online, Football, Sports game

September 26, 2025

Players: 5.4/10

Metacritic: 78/100

Football simulator and a direct continuation of the Electronic Arts FIFA series. The game has 19,000+ fully licensed players, 700+ teams and 30+ leagues. The new...

WWE 2K26

Fighting, Simulation, Sports game

March 13, 2026

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 79/100

The new installment of the annual wrestling simulation series from 2K offers updated gameplay, an expanded roster, and many refined modes. The game features over...

Rocket League

Arcade, Action, Racing, Third-person view, Sports game

July 7, 2015

Players: 8.1/10

Metacritic: 86/100

Rocket League is a third-person arcade game with a dash of action, racing and sports from the developers at Psyonix Games. The game is published by Psyonix Games...

Russian Fishing 4

Simulation, First-person view, Sports game, Hunting / Fishing, Free game

June 15, 2018

Players: 6/10

Shareware is a fascinating simulator of Russian fishing with a first-person view. A colorful game with a lively environment, a large open world and role-playing...

Football Manager 2024

Business / Management, Sports game, Simulation, Football, Online

November 6, 2023

Players: 6.9/10

Metacritic: 84/100

A football manager in which you can take control of your favorite club and lead it to victories in all possible tournaments. In the new version, changes have...

Football Manager 26

Online, Football, Business / Management, Isometric, Sports game

November 4, 2025

Metacritic: 68/100

The player becomes the manager of a football team and oversees all club operations. They must plan training sessions, design uniforms, and acquire the best players...

Steep

First-person view, Third-person view, Sports game, Snowboard

December 2, 2016

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 72/100

Steep is an extreme sports game set in the mountains. You will have the opportunity to take part in extreme winter sports competitions such as skiing and...

GRID Legends

Racing, Simulation, Online, Sports game

February 25, 2022

Players: 9.1/10

Metacritic: 75/100

Continuation of the series of exciting car simulators GRID. The main feature of the game is a full-fledged story mode with real actors. Players take part in an...

Super Battle Golf

Online, Golf, Third-person view, Sports game, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Comedy

February 19, 2026

Bright online golf for 1-8 players, where everyone plays at the same time. You can shoot at each other, run over opponents with golf carts, set mines, use lasers...

RIDE 6

Simulation, First-person view, Third-person view, Motorcycle racing

February 12, 2026

Metacritic: 74/100

A racing game with multiplayer, where you ride bikes and compete against opponents in various modes. In RIDE Fest mode, you can challenge 10 legendary champions...

Ride 4

Simulation, First-person view, Motorcycle racing, Third-person view, Sports game

October 5, 2020

Players: 6/10

Metacritic: 75/100

Ride 4 is a continuation of the motorcycle racing simulator with first and third person views. The new part has reached a new level of realism. A revamped career...

Undisputed

Sports game, Boxing, Simulation

January 31, 2023

Players: 6.7/10

Metacritic: 70/100

A boxing simulator that offers players the opportunity to immerse themselves in the exciting world of professional boxing. The game stands out for its realistic...

Descenders

Simulation, Third-person view, Bicycles

May 15, 2018

Players: 7.2/10

Metacritic: 75/100

Descenders is a cycling arcade simulator with a third-person view. You have to ride a bike through procedurally generated levels. The game contains various...

skate.

Arcade, Third-person view, Sports game, Skateboards, Free game

September 16, 2025

Players: 4.2/10

The long-awaited return of the skateboarding series, now in the form of a dynamic multiplayer game. The action takes place in the fictional city of San Vansterdam...

art of rally

Arcade, Simulation, Racing, Isometric, Sports game, Indie

September 23, 2020

Players: 7/10

Metacritic: 77/100

Exciting rally arcade from the creators of Absolute Drift, where players can participate in the "Golden Era" rally. The game features a career mode with 72 tracks...

Shredders

Sports game, Third-person view, Snowboard, Arcade, Simulation, Stunts

March 17, 2022

Players: 8.6/10

Metacritic: 66/100

Shredders is an extreme sports game where you can become a cool snowboarder and go down the steepest slopes, performing incredible tricks. When you and your friend...

EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25

Sports game, American Football, Third-person view, Isometric, Simulation

August 16, 2024

American football simulator. The game has updated player statistics for the current season, new gameplay features and a full-fledged story mode. Includes innovative...

NBA 2K26

Basketball, Sports game, Cooperative (co-op)

September 5, 2025

Metacritic: 82/100

The new part takes basketball to a new level of realism thanks to ProPLAY technology, which turns real video recordings of matches into live gameplay. Every...

REMATCH

Online, Sports game, Football, Simulation, Action, Third-person view

June 19, 2025

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 74/100

A multiplayer game from the creators of Sifu, combining the genres of football and action. The main emphasis is on co-op: players quickly plan joint actions to...

eFootball 2024

Sports game, Top-down view, Football

December 14, 2016

Players: 6.4/10

An updated version of eFootball with current clubs and tournaments. You can create your own team, choose a uniform and gather the best athletes into it: from...

PGA Tour 2K23

Golf, Third-person view, Sports game

October 14, 2022

Players: 7.5/10

Metacritic: 77/100

A new part in the classic golf series. You can choose the gender of the hero and create your own unique golf course, and then share it with other players. There is...

iRacing

Simulation, Racing, First-person view

August 26, 2008

Players: 10/10

iRacing is a first-person racing simulator from iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC. The game is published by iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC. Overall...

WRC 7

Simulation, Racing, Third-person view

September 15, 2017

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 70/100

WRC 7 is a continuation of the popular rally racing series with a third-person view. The new part of the series has improved aerodynamics simulation and the...

Automobilista 2

Simulation, Racing, Sports game, Virtual Reality (VR)

March 31, 2020

Players: 8.7/10

Automobilista 2 is a continuation of the realistic racing simulator with first and third person views. At its core, the game pays homage to the Brazilian motorsport...

Golf With Your Friends

Arcade, Golf, Sports game, Cooperative (co-op), Indie, Simulation

January 30, 2016

Players: 5.7/10

Metacritic: 70/100

Golf With Your Friends is a fun sports arcade game dedicated to golf. Exciting matches await you, designed for cooperative play by up to 12 people. You will find 7...

Cricket 24

Simulation, Sports game, Cricket, Online

October 5, 2023

Metacritic: 57/100

A sports simulator dedicated to cricket. The game offers a wide range of teams and tournaments, including licensed championships and cups, allowing you to feel part...

Blood Bowl 3

Action, Sports game, Fantasy / Medieval, American Football, Online, Tactics

February 23, 2023

An American football simulator, but with a focus on fantasy, the game features many different fantasy creatures taken from the Warhammer universe. As a coach...

eFootball 2023

Sports game, Football, Simulation, Online, Cooperative (co-op)

November 24, 2016

Players: 6/10

eFootball 2023 is a multi-player football sports simulator. On this largest eSports platform, football fans from all over the world will be able to compete with...

WGT Golf

Simulation, Golf, Sports game, Indie, Free game

April 13, 2020

Players: 8.9/10

WGT Golf is a free-to-play sports simulator dedicated to golf. In the game, you can visit iconic courses such as Wolf Creek, Pebble Beach, St. Andrews and others...

Golf It!

Arcade, Sports game, Online, Golf, Indie, Simulation, Virtual Reality (VR)

February 17, 2017

Golf It! is a fun multiplayer sports arcade game with support for virtual reality devices, dedicated to mini-golf. Exciting matches await you, designed for...

Umamusume: Pretty Derby — Party Dash

Arcade, Online, Anime / Manga, Side view, Cooperative (co-op)

August 30, 2024

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 68/100

A pixel game based on the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby franchise. Familiar characters take part in the championship with different challenges. There are several...

PGA Tour 2K25

Simulation, Golf, Sports game

February 28, 2025

Metacritic: 79/100

The game transports you to the world of professional golf with official tournaments like the PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and Open Championship. Matches take place...

Le Mans Ultimate

Racing, Simulation, Sports game, Virtual Reality (VR)

February 20, 2024

Players: 9/10

The official racing simulator of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the legendary race "24 Hours of Le Mans". The game recreates a new era of endurance racing...

Street Kart Racing

Online, Simulation, Racing, Third-person view

August 1, 2019

Street Kart Racing is an arcade kart racing game with a third-person view. It features fast, dynamic racing and a multiplayer mode — you can invite friends to...

Automobilista

Arcade, Simulation, Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

August 24, 2016

Automobilista is an arcade racing simulator with first and third person views. The game is based on the Brazilian racing series, where you will find tracks, teams...

NASCAR 25

Racing, Simulation

October 14, 2025

Players: 1/10

Metacritic: 73/100

Official NASCAR racing simulator, featuring all four national series: ARCA Menards, Xfinity, Craftsman Truck, and Cup Series. The project uses laser scanning of...

Inazuma Eleven

Role-playing game, In real time, Third-person view, Top-down view, Sports game, Anime / Manga

August 22, 2008

Metacritic: 76/100

Inazuma Eleven is a third-person role-playing game with elements of a sports game and an anime or manga game from the developers of the Level-5 Inc. studio. The...

EA Sports Madden NFL 26

Simulation, Sports game, American Football

August 14, 2025

Continuation of the series of American football simulators dedicated to the National Football League. The game recreates the atmosphere of professional matches with...

NASCAR Kart Racing

Arcade, Racing

February 10, 2009

Metacritic: 70/100

NASCAR Kart Racing is an arcade game with a dash of racing from the In-house studio. The game is published by Electronic Arts. Perhaps NASCAR Kart Racing is being...

Captain Tsubasa

Role-playing game, Third-person view, Sports game, Anime / Manga

September 30, 1994

Players: 8.6/10

Captain Tsubasa is a third-person role-playing game with elements of a sports game and an anime or manga game from developers from Tecmo, Ltd.. The game is...

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