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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 37 games similar to Despelote down to the 19 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Skate, Football Manager 2023 and NBA 2K19 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Despelote.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim
Tags
NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2025Dev Julián Cordero

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Despelote is Skate — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Football Manager 2023 and NBA 2K19 follow close behind.

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The best games like Despelote on PlayStation

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Despelote. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Skate
Skate
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB87· 5
Year 2007Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and sandbox freedom.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

It predates Despelote by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals43
#2Football Manager 2023
Football Manager 2023
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerFirst PersonThird Person3D
Steam👍 90%· 20KRAWG👍 78%· 37IGDB83· 2OC83· 32
Year 2022Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: resource management and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 Despelote: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals94Progression0
NBA 2K19
SimulationJob Sim
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.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals43
Worms Pinball
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerFirst PersonMeleeCasual
Steam👍 52%· 507RAWG👍 15%· 40
Year 2011Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, melee combat and visual topdown, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 Despelote: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals41Tone0
FIFA Soccer 12
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerIsometric2D
IGDB84· 9
Year 2011Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

It predates Despelote by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerIsometric2D
IGDB79· 9
Year 2012Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

It predates Despelote by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
eFootball  PES 2020
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerSoloFree to Play
Steam👍 71%· 26KRAWG👍 52%· 205MC82OC81· 71
Year 2019Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

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*:…

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

NBA 2K17
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-op
Steam👍 54%· 8.8KIGDB85· 13OC88· 54
Year 2016Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode72Visuals43
NBA 2K18
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opIsometric
Steam👍 29%· 19KIGDB74· 10OC80· 82
Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: co op and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode72Visuals34
FIFA Soccer 13
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opIsometric
IGDB85· 13
Year 2012Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings co op and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

It predates Despelote by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode71Visuals34
FIFA Soccer 11
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-op
IGDB84· 4
Year 2010Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

It predates Despelote by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode71Visuals43
Golf With Your Friends
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerSoloThird PersonCo-opTactical
Steam👍 88%· 73KRAWG👍 81%· 372MC69IGDB72· 4OC67· 26
Year 2016Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, combat tactical and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode86Visuals34Tone0
NBA 2K16
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-op
Steam👍 52%· 7.4KIGDB90· 5OC84· 35
Year 2015Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode70Visuals43
Always Sometimes Monsters
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeThird PersonCasualIsometric
Steam👍 75%· 2.4KRAWG👍 26%· 76MC73IGDB81· 5OC73· 30
Year 2014Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Despelote, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, vibe casual and visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

###Sad story Made by two developers from Canada in the RPG Maker, the game tells the story of the author who receives a note that the love of his life marries another on the other side of the country.

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

It predates Despelote by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone80Game mode56Visuals29
Observation
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeFirst PersonDarkHorror
Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81
Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Despelote, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Despelote: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Despelote.

Genre100Tone66Game mode56Visuals46

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