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We filtered the 38 games similar to Football Manager 2022 down to the 22 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Skate, Football Manager 2023 and NBA 2K22 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Football Manager 2022.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 2021Dev Sports Interactive

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Football Manager 2022 is Skate — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Football Manager 2023 and NBA 2K22 follow close behind.

#1Skate77 #2Football Manager 202370 #3NBA 2K2262 #4NBA 2K1960 #5FIFA Soccer 1260

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The best games like Football Manager 2022 on PlayStation

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Football Manager 2022. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1SkateClosest overall match

77

Skate

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldThird PersonOpen World

IGDB87· 5

Year 2007Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Football Manager 2022, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping resource management

Where it drifts furthest from Football Manager 2022: progression.

It predates Football Manager 2022 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World71Visuals57Progression0

#2Football Manager 2023Closest on visuals

70

Football Manager 2023

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerManagementThird Person3D2D

Steam👍 90%· 20KRAWG👍 78%· 37IGDB83· 2OC83· 32

Year 2022Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Football Manager 2022, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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.

Same studio: Sports Interactive.

Genre100Game mode100Progression84Visuals79

Steam Epic Nintendo

#3NBA 2K22Closest on progression

62

NBA 2K22

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerSoloSkill TreeManagement3D

Steam👍 58%· 39KRAWG👍 45%· 40OC76· 78

Year 2021Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Football Manager 2022, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, offline and co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

NBA 2K22 puts the entire basketball universe in your hands. PLAY NOW in real NBA and WNBA environments against authentic teams and players. Build your own dream team in MyTEAM with today’s stars and yesterday’s legends.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Football Manager 2022.

Genre100Progression100Visuals61Game mode60

60

NBA 2K19

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob 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: sandbox freedom.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for Football Manager 2022.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals57

Steam PS Nintendo

#5FIFA Soccer 12

60

FIFA Soccer 12

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayer2DIsometric

IGDB84· 9

Year 2011Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Football Manager 2022: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Football Manager 2022: visuals.

It predates Football Manager 2022 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals35

#6Pro Evolution Soccer 2013

60

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayer2DIsometric

IGDB79· 9

Year 2012Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Football Manager 2022, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Football Manager 2022: visuals.

It predates Football Manager 2022 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals35

#7Golf With Your Friends

58

Golf With Your Friends

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerSoloThird PersonCo-opTactical

Steam👍 88%· 73KRAWG👍 81%· 372MC69IGDB72· 4OC67· 26

Year 2016Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Football Manager 2022, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, combat tactical and co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

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 Football Manager 2022: visuals.

Genre100Game mode87Visuals42

#8eFootball PES 2020

57

eFootball PES 2020

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerSoloFree to Play

Steam👍 71%· 26KRAWG👍 52%· 205MC82OC81· 71

Year 2019Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Football Manager 2022, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping sandbox freedom

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 very positive for Football Manager 2022.

#9Worms Pinball

57

Worms Pinball

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerMeleeCasualFirst Person

Steam👍 52%· 507RAWG👍 15%· 40

Year 2011Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Shared with Football Manager 2022: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, melee combat and visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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 Football Manager 2022: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Football Manager 2022.

It predates Football Manager 2022 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0

57

NBA 2K17

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-op

Steam👍 54%· 8.8KIGDB85· 13OC88· 54

Year 2016Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Football Manager 2022, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Football Manager 2022.

Genre100Game mode73Visuals57

#11FIFA Soccer 13

57

FIFA Soccer 13

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opIsometric

IGDB85· 13

Year 2012Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Football Manager 2022, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings co op and visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Football Manager 2022: visuals.

It predates Football Manager 2022 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode72Visuals42

#12FIFA Soccer 11

57

FIFA Soccer 11

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-op

IGDB84· 4

Year 2010Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Football Manager 2022, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

It predates Football Manager 2022 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode72Visuals57

57

NBA 2K18

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-opIsometric

Steam👍 29%· 19KIGDB74· 10OC80· 82

Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Football Manager 2022: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: co op and visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Football Manager 2022: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for Football Manager 2022.

Genre100Game mode73Visuals42

56

NBA 2K16

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonCo-op

Steam👍 52%· 7.4KIGDB90· 5OC84· 35

Year 2015Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Football Manager 2022, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Football Manager 2022.

Genre100Game mode71Visuals57

56

NBA 2K12

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonOffline

IGDB84· 6

Year 2011Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Shared with Football Manager 2022: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

It predates Football Manager 2022 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode66Visuals57

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