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MLB The Show 25 is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 37 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International, FIFA Soccer 11 and FIFA Soccer 13 lead the list, with World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes MLB The Show 25 special.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2025Dev SIE San Diego Studio

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The closest game to MLB The Show 25 is World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. FIFA Soccer 11 and FIFA Soccer 13 follow close behind.

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

✓ Shared with MLB The Show 25: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric

92
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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.

92
iRank85
FIFA Soccer 13
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonIsometric
IGDB85· 13
Year 2012Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like MLB The Show 25, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric

IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerSoloCo-opThird PersonTactical
Steam👍 87%· 3.2KRAWG👍 59%· 44MC86IGDB85· 1
Year 2006Dev 1C: Maddox Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed MLB The Show 25, expect deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping sports simulation

Golf With Your Friends
SimulationJob Sim
MultiplayerSoloCo-opThird PersonTactical
Steam👍 88%· 73KRAWG👍 81%· 372MC69IGDB72· 4OC67· 26
Year 2016Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like MLB The Show 25, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, combat tactical and visual isometric

91
iRank77
FIFA Soccer 08
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometric
IGDB77· 3
Year 2007Dev EA Canada · EA SportsOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed MLB The Show 25, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping visual third person

92
iRank70
NBA 2K17
SimulationJob 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.

Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opIsometric
IGDB73· 4
Year 2006Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Shared with MLB The Show 25: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping visual third person

92
iRank70
NBA 2K16
SimulationJob 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.

Football Manager 2022
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonSandbox WorldManagement
Steam👍 93%· 22KRAWG👍 82%· 49IGDB90· 2OC86· 42
Year 2021Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~40hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Shared with MLB The Show 25: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and resource management, while skipping co op

86
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Skate
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen World
IGDB87· 5
Year 2007Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed MLB The Show 25, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping co op

87
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Cricket 22
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOnline
Steam👍 81%· 1.8K
Year 2021Dev Big Ant Studios · NaconPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed MLB The Show 25, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

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

✓ If you enjoyed MLB The Show 25, expect deep simulation, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

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

86
iRank87
The Movies
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonTacticalIsometric
IGDB87· 2
Year 2005Dev Lionhead Studios · Feral InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed MLB The Show 25, expect deep simulation, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping sports simulation

88
iRank78
Moving Out
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee
Steam👍 80%· 2.3KIGDB75· 10OC77· 74
Year 2020Dev DEVM Games · Team17On PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with MLB The Show 25: 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to MLB The Show 25?
The closest game to MLB The Show 25 is World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like MLB The Show 25?
The three closest games to MLB The Show 25 are: 1. World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International (92/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. FIFA Soccer 11 (92/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. FIFA Soccer 13 (92/100, 6 shared attributes). All share MLB The Show 25's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 37 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is FIFA Soccer 11 similar to MLB The Show 25?
Yes, very much so — FIFA Soccer 11 scores 92/100 similarity to MLB The Show 25. They share 6 attributes, including deep simulation and sports simulation. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to MLB The Show 25?
The best Simulation games similar to MLB The Show 25 are World Soccer: Winning Eleven 7 International, FIFA Soccer 11, FIFA Soccer 13 and IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key MLB The Show 25 attributes like deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus.
How is similarity to MLB The Show 25 calculated?
We compare MLB The Show 25 against every game in our catalog using 6 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 MLB The Show 25 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to MLB The Show 25?
Yes — VRChat is free and scores well on similarity to MLB The Show 25. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.