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If EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 left you wanting more, this list of 35 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep simulation, competitive edge and setting modern — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 12 attributes. FIFA 21 comes closest (97/100).

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Year 2020Dev Electronic Arts Canada

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The closest game to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 is FIFA 21 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. FIFA 22 and EA SPORTS FC™ 24 follow close behind.

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Top games similar to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21

35 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

FIFA 21
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerPvPOfflineSoloCo-opOnlineCompetitiveCasualModernIsometric
Steam👍 76%· 56KIGDB72· 8OC72· 84
Year 2020Dev EA Vancouver · EA SportsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21: deep simulation, sports simulation and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person

FIFA 22
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPCompetitiveIsometric
Steam👍 81%· 120KRAWG👍 54%· 235MC76IGDB79· 7OC78· 91
Year 2021Dev Electronic Arts Vancouver · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

EA SPORTS FC™ 24
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOfflineOnlineCompetitiveIsometric
Steam👍 58%· 111KRAWG👍 60%· 70IGDB66· 6OC74· 95
Year 2023Dev EA Canada & EA Romania · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~30hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and competitive edge

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping vibe casual

EA SPORTS FC™ 25
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerPvPOfflineCo-opSoloOnlineCompetitiveModern
Steam👍 53%· 106KRAWG👍 42%· 42OC76· 91
Year 2024Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~41hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and competitive edge.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

Landfall Archives
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCasualFirst Person
Steam👍 95%· 3.6K
Year 2023Dev LandfallPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, it's known for deep simulation, vibe casual and offline

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual first person and free to play, while skipping sports simulation

Moving Out
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineCasualIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 2.3KIGDB75· 10OC77· 74
Year 2020Dev DEVM Games · Team17On PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21: deep simulation, vibe casual and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping sports simulation

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op
IGDB84· 6
Year 2007Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, expect deep simulation, offline and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping sports simulation

VR SUPER SPORTS
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineCasual
Steam👍 83%· 841IGDB60· 3
Year 2016Dev Cherry Pop GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and vibe casual.

≠ Missing: competitive edge.

FIFA 23
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOfflineOnlineIsometric
Steam👍 57%· 151KIGDB81· 3OC76· 82
Year 2022Dev EA Vancouver · EA SportsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and resource management, while skipping competitive edge

Soccer Online: Ball 3D
SimulationJob Sim
PvPMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCompetitive
Steam👍 84%· 11KRAWG👍 17%· 28
Year 2017Dev UnusualsoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21: deep simulation, sports simulation and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, melee combat and skill tree progression, while skipping vibe casual

Liar's Bar
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerPvPCo-opOnlineCasual
Steam👍 90%· 55KRAWG👍 76%· 31
Year 2024Dev Curve AnimationPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21: deep simulation, vibe casual and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and puzzle design, while skipping sports simulation

Wii Sports
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFirst Person
IGDB75· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

✓ Like EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and offline

≠ Stands apart with visual first person and visual third person, while skipping competitive edge

World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricThird Person
IGDB87· 4
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PC

✓ Shared with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping competitive edge

Virtua Tennis 4
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineMultiplayerSoloCo-opThird Person
Steam👍 72%· 341RAWG👍 77%· 65IGDB69· 6
Year 2011Dev SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Like EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping competitive edge

NBA 2K12
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB84· 6
Year 2011Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Shared with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21: deep simulation, sports simulation and offline

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping competitive edge

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21?
The closest game to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 is FIFA 21, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21?
The three closest games to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 are: 1. FIFA 21 (97/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. FIFA 22 (95/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. EA SPORTS FC™ 24 (95/100, 10 shared attributes). All share EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 35 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is FIFA 22 similar to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21?
Yes, very much so — FIFA 22 scores 95/100 similarity to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21. They share 10 attributes, including deep simulation and sports simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21?
The best Simulation games similar to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 are FIFA 21, FIFA 22, EA SPORTS FC™ 24 and EA SPORTS FC™ 25. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 attributes like deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 calculated?
We compare EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21?
Yes — eFootball™ and VRChat are free and score well on similarity to EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.