SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opPvPOnlineCompetitiveCasualModernIsometric
Steam👍 76%· 56KRAWG👍 49%· 270MC67
Year 2020Dev Electronic Arts Canada · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · Xbox
Few titles capture what makes FIFA 21 unique: deep simulation, competitive edge and setting modern. After measuring 13 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 35 most faithful alternatives. EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, FIFA 22 and EA SPORTS FC™ 24 top the ranking, with EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21 at number one (97/100).
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Top games similar to FIFA 21
35 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to FIFA 21. 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.
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPCompetitiveIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 120KRAWG👍 54%· 235MC76IGDB79· 7OC78· 91
Year 2021Dev Electronic Arts Vancouver · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOfflineOnlineCompetitiveIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 58%· 111KRAWG👍 60%· 70IGDB66· 6OC74· 95
Year 2023Dev EA Canada & EA Romania · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~30hOn PC · PS · Xbox
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerPvPOfflineCo-opSoloOnlineCompetitiveModern
Steam👍 53%· 106KRAWG👍 42%· 42OC76· 91
Year 2024Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~41hOn PC · PS · Xbox
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCasualFirst Person
Steam👍 95%· 3.6K
Year 2023Dev LandfallPlaytime ~1hOn PC
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineCasualIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 2.3KIGDB75· 10OC77· 74
Year 2020Dev DEVM Games · Team17On PS4 · PC · Xbox
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
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOfflineCasual
Steam👍 83%· 841IGDB60· 3
Year 2016Dev Cherry Pop GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOfflineOnlineThird PersonIsometric
Steam👍 57%· 151KIGDB81· 3OC76· 82
Year 2022Dev EA Vancouver · EA SportsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
SimulationJob Sim
PvPMultiplayerCo-opOnlineCompetitiveThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 11KRAWG👍 17%· 28
Year 2017Dev UnusualsoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
#11Liar's Bar
83
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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
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineMultiplayerSoloCo-opThird Person
Steam👍 72%· 341RAWG👍 77%· 65IGDB69· 6
Year 2011Dev SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Nintendo
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.
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.
Complete list of FIFA 21 alternatives
The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with FIFA 21, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.
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FIFA Soccer 13
Simulation · Sports
83
NBA 2K14
Simulation · Sports
88
NBA 2K23
Simulation · Sports
83
NBA 2K15
Simulation · Sports
82
FIFA Soccer 11
Simulation · Sports
83
Golf With Your Friends
Simulation · Sports
87
NBA 2K22
Simulation · Sports
83
NBA 2K13
Simulation · Sports
82
FIFA Soccer 08
Simulation · Sports
88
NBA 2K24
Simulation · Sports
82
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007
Simulation · Sports
82
NBA 2K17
Simulation · Sports
82
NBA 2K16
Simulation · Sports
82
NBA 2K20
Simulation · Sports
81
VRChat
Simulation · Adventure
88
eFootball™
Simulation · Sports
88
eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE
Simulation · Sports
82
NBA 2K18
Simulation · Sports
83
Pong
Simulation · Sports
82
Marble Racing Manager
Simulation
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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.