97
iRank66
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opPvPOnlineCompetitiveCasualsetting-modernIsometric
Steam👍 76%· 56KRAWG👍 49%· 270MC67
Year 2020Dev Electronic Arts Canada · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · Xbox
FIFA 21 is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation, competitive edge and setting modern in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 35 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, FIFA 22 and EA SPORTS FC™ 24 lead the list, with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes FIFA 21 special.
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The closest game to FIFA 21 is EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. FIFA 22 and EA SPORTS FC™ 24 follow close behind.
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35 similar games found#2FIFA 22
95
iRank74
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPCompetitiveIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 120KRAWG👍 54%· 235MC76IGDB79· 7OC78· 91
Year 2021Dev Electronic Arts Vancouver · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox
95
iRank63
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOfflineOnlineCompetitiveIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 58%· 111KRAWG👍 60%· 70IGDB66· 6OC74· 95
Year 2023Dev EA Canada & EA Romania · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~30hOn PC · PS · Xbox
95
iRank55
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerPvPOfflineCo-opSoloOnlineCompetitivesetting-modern
Steam👍 53%· 106KRAWG👍 42%· 42OC76· 91
Year 2024Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~41hOn PC · PS · Xbox
84
iRank95
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCasualFirst Person
Steam👍 95%· 3.6K
Year 2023Dev LandfallPlaytime ~1hOn PC
87
iRank78
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineCasualIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 2.3KIGDB75· 10OC77· 74
Year 2020Dev DEVM Games · Team17On PS4 · PC · Xbox
85
iRank84
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op
IGDB84· 6
Year 2007Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac
✓ If you enjoyed FIFA 21, expect deep simulation, offline and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping sports simulation
87
iRank75
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineCasual
Steam👍 83%· 841IGDB60· 3
Year 2016Dev Cherry Pop GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS
#9FIFA 23
89
iRank68
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOfflineOnlineThird PersonIsometric
Steam👍 57%· 151KIGDB81· 3OC76· 82
Year 2022Dev EA Vancouver · EA SportsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
91
iRank57
SimulationJob Sim
PvPMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCompetitiveThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 11KRAWG👍 17%· 28
Year 2017Dev UnusualsoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
#11Liar's Bar
83
iRank84
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerPvPCo-opOnlineCasual
Steam👍 90%· 55KRAWG👍 76%· 31
Year 2024Dev Curve AnimationPlaytime ~2hOn PC
#12Wii Sports
86
iRank75
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person
IGDB75· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo
86
iRank73
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineMultiplayerSoloCo-opThird Person
Steam👍 72%· 341RAWG👍 77%· 65IGDB69· 6
Year 2011Dev SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Nintendo
#14NBA 2K12
83
iRank84
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB84· 6
Year 2011Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and offline.
≠ Missing: competitive edge.
82
iRank87
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricThird Person
IGDB87· 4
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PC
✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus.
≠ Missing: competitive edge.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to FIFA 21?
- The closest game to FIFA 21 is EA SPORTS™ 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 FIFA 21?
- The three closest games to FIFA 21 are: 1. EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 (97/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. FIFA 22 (95/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. EA SPORTS FC™ 24 (95/100, 11 shared attributes). All share FIFA 21's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 35 candidates across 13 dimensions.
- Is FIFA 22 similar to FIFA 21?
- Yes, very much so — FIFA 22 scores 95/100 similarity to FIFA 21. They share 11 attributes, including deep simulation and sports simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Simulation games are similar to FIFA 21?
- The best Simulation games similar to FIFA 21 are EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, FIFA 22, EA SPORTS FC™ 24 and EA SPORTS FC™ 25. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key FIFA 21 attributes like deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay.
- How is similarity to FIFA 21 calculated?
- We compare FIFA 21 against every game in our catalog using 13 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 FIFA 21 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
- Are there free games similar to FIFA 21?
- Yes — VRChat and eFootball™ are free and score well on similarity to FIFA 21. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.