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We filtered the 37 games similar to Madden NFL 26 down to the 21 that fit the “Xbox” category. NBA 2K24, EA SPORTS FC™ 24 and FIFA 23 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Madden NFL 26.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Madden NFL 26 is NBA 2K24 — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. EA SPORTS FC™ 24 and FIFA 23 follow close behind.

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The best games like Madden NFL 26 on Xbox

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Madden NFL 26. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1NBA 2K24Closest overall match

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NBA 2K24

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineThird Person

Steam👍 32%· 44KIGDB73· 3OC68· 69

Year 2023Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~27hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Madden NFL 26: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and PvP competition

Grab your squad and experience the past, present, and future of hoops culture in NBA 2K24. Enjoy pure, authentic action and limitless personalized MyPLAYER options in MyCAREER. Collect an impressive array of legends and build your perfect lineup in MyTEAM.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against mixed for Madden NFL 26.

Genre100Game mode82Visuals57

#2EA SPORTS FC™ 24

73

EA SPORTS FC™ 24

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineThird Person

Steam👍 58%· 111KRAWG👍 60%· 70IGDB66· 6OC74· 95

Year 2023Dev EA Canada & EA Romania · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~30hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Madden NFL 26, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, melee combat and PvP competition

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 26: visuals.

Genre100Game mode79Visuals41

72

FIFA 23

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineThird Person

Steam👍 57%· 151KIGDB81· 3OC76· 82

Year 2022Dev EA Vancouver · EA SportsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Madden NFL 26, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and PvP competition

Genre100Game mode76Visuals63

Steam Epic Xbox

72

FIFA 22

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 120KRAWG👍 54%· 235MC76IGDB79· 7OC78· 91

Year 2021Dev Electronic Arts Vancouver · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Madden NFL 26, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and offline

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

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.

Genre100Game mode73Visuals62

72

NBA 2K22

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opOnline

Steam👍 58%· 39KRAWG👍 45%· 40OC76· 78

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

✓ If you enjoyed Madden NFL 26, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, online features and skill tree progression, while skipping visual third person

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Madden NFL 26: visuals.

Genre100Game mode93Visuals0

71

FIFA 21

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 56KIGDB72· 8OC72· 84

Year 2020Dev EA Vancouver · EA SportsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Madden NFL 26: deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, vibe casual and setting modern

Genre100Game mode71Visuals62

#7EA SPORTS FC™ 25

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EA SPORTS FC™ 25

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerOfflineCo-opSoloPvP

Steam👍 53%· 106KRAWG👍 42%· 42OC76· 91

Year 2024Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~41hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Madden NFL 26: deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, setting modern and PvP competition, 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.

69

eFootball™

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflinePvP

Steam👍 50%· 110KRAWG👍 19%· 88MC30IGDB30· 2

Year 2021Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Madden NFL 26: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, PvP competition and online features, while skipping visual third person

PES, the iconic soccer game series, has been rebranded to "eFootball™" this year. This change signals a new era of virtual soccer, with enhanced graphics and gameplay. Get ready to enjoy a brand new soccer experience that only eFootball™ 2022 can offer! Our ultimate goal has always been to create "the perfect head-to-head experience".

Where it drifts furthest from Madden NFL 26: visuals.

Genre100Game mode77Visuals0

#9eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE

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eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflinePvP

Steam👍 50%· 110KRAWG👍 19%· 88MC30IGDB30· 2

Year 2021Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Madden NFL 26, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, PvP competition and online features, while skipping visual third person

PES, the iconic soccer game series, has been rebranded to "eFootball™" this year. This change signals a new era of virtual soccer, with enhanced graphics and gameplay. Get ready to enjoy a brand new soccer experience that only eFootball™ 2022 can offer! Our ultimate goal has always been to create "the perfect head-to-head experience".

Where it drifts furthest from Madden NFL 26: visuals.

Genre100Game mode77Visuals0

#10EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21

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EA SPORTS™ FIFA 21

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opPvP

Steam👍 76%· 56KRAWG👍 49%· 270MC67

Year 2020Dev Electronic Arts Canada · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Madden NFL 26: deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, vibe casual and setting modern, 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 26: visuals.

Genre100Game mode72Visuals0

68

NBA 2K23

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloPvP

Steam👍 62%· 51KRAWG👍 50%· 22OC79· 87

Year 2022Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Madden NFL 26, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and PvP competition, while skipping visual third person

NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition The NBA 2K23 Michael Jordan Edition includes: • 100,000 Virtual Currency • 10,000 MyTEAM Points • 10 MyTEAM Tokens • Sapphire Devin Booker and Ruby Michael Jordan MyTEAM Cards • 23 MyTEAM Promo Packs (Receive 10 at launch plus an Amethyst topper pack, then 2 per…

Where it drifts furthest from Madden NFL 26: visuals.

Genre100Game mode71Visuals0

#12NBA 2K14Closest on visuals

68

NBA 2K14

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob 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: co op.

It predates Madden NFL 26 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode84

68

NBA 2K15

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob 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: co op.

It predates Madden NFL 26 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode84

67

NBA 2K16

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person

Steam👍 52%· 7.4KIGDB90· 5OC84· 35

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

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

≠ Missing: offline.

It predates Madden NFL 26 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode78

67

NBA 2K17

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person

Steam👍 54%· 8.8KIGDB85· 13OC88· 54

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

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

≠ Missing: offline.

It predates Madden NFL 26 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode77

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