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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 41 games similar to MLB The Show 24 down to the 15 that fit the “Xbox” category. Football Manager 2022, Football Manager 2021 and Football Manager 2023 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to MLB The Show 24.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 2024Dev SIE San Diego Studio

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to MLB The Show 24 is Football Manager 2022 — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. Football Manager 2021 and Football Manager 2023 follow close behind.

#1Football Manager 202267 #2Football Manager 202167 #3Football Manager 202367 #4NBA 2K1967 #5Golf With Your Friends65

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The best games like MLB The Show 24 on Xbox

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to MLB The Show 24. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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.

#1Football Manager 2022Closest overall match

67

Football Manager 2022

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldManagementSkill Tree

Steam👍 93%· 22KRAWG👍 82%· 49IGDB90· 2OC86· 42

Year 2021Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~40hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Shared with MLB The Show 24: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and resource management

M22 brings new, progressive ways to find that winning edge, instil your footballing style and earn it for the fans. Pack includes an FM 'Coaching Planner' to take your tactical planning and squad building to the next level.

#2Football Manager 2021

67

Football Manager 2021

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerManagementIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 24KRAWG👍 85%· 78MC82IGDB88· 3OC85· 38

Year 2020Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~49hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed MLB The Show 24, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management and visual isometric

FM21 empowers you like never before to develop your managerial prowess, play the beautiful game your way and reach elite status. Dynamic, true-to-life management experiences deliver football authenticity like no other game can.

#3Football Manager 2023

67

Football Manager 2023

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerManagementFirst PersonThird Person

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

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

✓ Like MLB The Show 24, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: resource management, visual first person and visual third person

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.

Steam Epic Nintendo

67

NBA 2K19

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerThird Person

Steam👍 39%· 23KIGDB82· 9OC81· 76

Year 2018Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed MLB The Show 24, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person

Steam PS Nintendo

#5Golf With Your Friends

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Golf With Your Friends

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerSoloCo-opTacticalCasual

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

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

✓ Like MLB The Show 24, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, combat tactical and co op

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.

It predates MLB The Show 24 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

63

NBA 2K17

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person

Steam👍 54%· 8.8KIGDB85· 13OC88· 54

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

✓ Like MLB The Show 24, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with co op and visual third person

It predates MLB The Show 24 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

63

NBA 2K20

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometric

Steam👍 50%· 60KRAWG👍 47%· 232MC76IGDB77· 8OC76· 71

Year 2019Dev 2K · 2K GamesPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like MLB The Show 24, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with co op and visual isometric

NBA 2K has evolved into much more than a basketball simulation. 2K continues to redefine what’s possible in sports gaming with NBA 2K20, featuring best in class graphics & gameplay, ground breaking game modes, and unparalleled player control and customization.

63

NBA 2K18

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 29%· 19KIGDB74· 10OC80· 82

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

✓ Shared with MLB The Show 24: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: co op, visual isometric and visual third person

62

NBA 2K16

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person

Steam👍 52%· 7.4KIGDB90· 5OC84· 35

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

✓ If you enjoyed MLB The Show 24, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings co op and visual third person

It predates MLB The Show 24 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

62

NBA 2K14

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerOfflineThird Person

IGDB80· 12OC82· 20

Year 2013Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Like MLB The Show 24, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with offline and visual third person

It predates MLB The Show 24 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

62

NBA 2K15

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerOfflineThird Person

IGDB81· 7OC80· 44

Year 2014Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with MLB The Show 24: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: offline and visual third person

It predates MLB The Show 24 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

61

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 MLB The Show 24, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, offline and co op

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.

#13Battlefield 4

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Battlefield 4

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeFirst Person

IGDB80· 18OC79· 47

Year 2013Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like MLB The Show 24, it's known for deep simulation, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with shooter, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping sports simulation

It predates MLB The Show 24 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

#14Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 72%· 99KIGDB80· 2OC78· 18

Year 2022Dev KonamiOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ If you enjoyed MLB The Show 24, expect deep simulation, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping sports simulation

47

Moving Out

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee

Steam👍 80%· 2.3KIGDB75· 10OC77· 74

Year 2020Dev DEVM Games · Team17On PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with MLB The Show 24: deep simulation, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping sports simulation

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