6 Competitive games like Madden NFL 25 that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 38 games similar to Madden NFL 25 down to the 6 that fit the “Competitive” category. EA SPORTS FC™ 24, FIFA 22 and FIFA 21 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Madden NFL 25.

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The best competitive games like Madden NFL 25

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Madden NFL 25. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1EA SPORTS FC™ 24Closest overall match

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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

EA SPORTS FC™ 24 welcomes you to The World’s Game—the most true-to-football experience ever with HyperMotionV*, PlayStyles optimised by Opta, and a revolutionised Frostbite™ Engine reinventing how 19,000+ authentic players move, play and look in every match.

Where it drifts furthest from Madden NFL 25: visuals.

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#2FIFA 22

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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

HyperMotion integrates advanced full-team mocap data and machine learning to heighten gameplay in every match in FIFA 22, harnessing the power of next generation consoles to deliver the most realistic, responsive and fluid gameplay experience we’ve ever built.

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#3FIFA 21

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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

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob 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

EA SPORTS FC™ 25 gives you more ways to win for the club. Team up with friends in your favourite modes with the new 5v5 Rush, and manage your club to victory as FC IQ delivers more tactical control than ever before.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob 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

Win as One in EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21, powered by Frostbite™. FIFA 21 has more ways to play than ever before - including the UEFA Champions League and CONMEBOL Libertadores. Stay tuned for exciting news to come.

Where it drifts furthest from Madden NFL 25: visuals.

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#6Soccer Online: Ball 3DClosest on visuals

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

PvPMultiplayerCo-opCompetitiveThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 11KRAWG👍 17%· 28

Year 2017Dev UnusualsoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, melee combat and online features, while skipping offline

In Ball 3D you compete online in 7 sports, against up to 30 opponents. We have Racing Soccer, Racing, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Handball and Battle Royale. Already played by over 1 000 000 players.

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