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Madden NFL 25 is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation, competitive edge and offline in quite the same way. We compared Madden NFL 25 against over 6,700 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 38 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. FIFA 22, FIFA 21 and EA SPORTS FC™ 24 lead the list, with FIFA 22 reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Madden NFL 25 special.

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Year 2024Dev EA Orlando

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The closest game to Madden NFL 25 is FIFA 22 — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. FIFA 21 and EA SPORTS FC™ 24 follow close behind.

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Games like Madden NFL 25

38 similar games foundUpdated June 2026
FIFA 22
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPCompetitiveThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 120KRAWG👍 54%· 235MC76IGDB79· 7OC78· 91
Year 2021Dev Electronic Arts Vancouver · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Madden NFL 25, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and online features

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

✓ Shared with Madden NFL 25: deep simulation, sports simulation and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting modern and online features

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

✓ Like Madden NFL 25, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and competitive edge

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, online features and visual isometric

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

✓ If you enjoyed Madden NFL 25, expect deep simulation, offline and single-player focus

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

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

✓ Shared with Madden NFL 25: deep simulation, sports simulation and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with setting modern and online features, while skipping visual third person

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

✓ Like Madden NFL 25, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and offline

≠ Stands apart with visual first 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

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and offline.

≠ Missing: competitive edge.

NBA 2K12
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.

EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opPvPCompetitive
Steam👍 76%· 56KRAWG👍 49%· 270MC67
Year 2020Dev Electronic Arts Canada · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Madden NFL 25: deep simulation, sports simulation and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, setting modern and online features, while skipping visual third person

NBA 2K14
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB80· 12OC82· 20
Year 2013Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and offline.

≠ Missing: competitive edge.

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

✓ Shared with Madden NFL 25: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping competitive edge

NBA 2K15
SimulationJob Sim
OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird Person
IGDB81· 7OC80· 44
Year 2014Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and offline.

≠ Missing: competitive edge.

FIFA Soccer 11
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person
IGDB84· 4
Year 2010Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: competitive edge.

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

✓ Like Madden NFL 25, it's known for deep simulation, offline and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping sports simulation

FIFA Soccer 13
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonIsometric
IGDB85· 13
Year 2012Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Madden NFL 25, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Madden NFL 25?
The closest game to Madden NFL 25 is FIFA 22, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 9 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, sports simulation and offline. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Madden NFL 25?
The three closest games to Madden NFL 25 are: 1. FIFA 22 (93/100, 9 shared attributes) 2. FIFA 21 (92/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. EA SPORTS FC™ 24 (95/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Madden NFL 25's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 38 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is FIFA 21 similar to Madden NFL 25?
Yes, very much so — FIFA 21 scores 92/100 similarity to Madden NFL 25. They share 9 attributes, including deep simulation and sports simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Madden NFL 25?
The best Simulation games similar to Madden NFL 25 are FIFA 22, FIFA 21, EA SPORTS FC™ 24 and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Madden NFL 25 attributes like deep simulation, sports simulation and offline.
How is similarity to Madden NFL 25 calculated?
We compare Madden NFL 25 against every game in our catalog using 9 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 Madden NFL 25 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Madden NFL 25?
Yes — eFootball™ is free and scores well on similarity to Madden NFL 25. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.