7 Simulation games like WWE 2K16 that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to WWE 2K16 down to the 7 that fit the “Simulation” category. WWE 2K19, WWE 2K17 and Street Warriors Online top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to WWE 2K16.

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GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

The best simulation games like WWE 2K16

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to WWE 2K16. 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.

#1WWE 2K19

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GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 3.7KIGDB72· 8OC76· 73

Year 2018Dev Yuke's · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, sports simulation and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 64%· 1.7KIGDB61· 12OC67· 57

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

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, sports simulation and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#3Street Warriors Online

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GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

MultiplayerMeleeThird PersonOnline

Steam👍 57%· 1.6K

Year 2016Dev Crazy Rocks StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, sports simulation and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: online features, while skipping single-player focus

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSkill Tree

Steam👍 54%· 2.1KIGDB68· 13OC66· 74

Year 2017Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like WWE 2K16, it's known for fighting mechanics, sports simulation and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 65KRAWG👍 77%· 400IGDB65· 5OC66· 32

Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep simulation and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and offline, while skipping sports simulation

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#6Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

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GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonTactical

Steam👍 98%· 150KRAWG👍 74%· 235

Year 2021Dev LandfallPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep simulation and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy, while skipping sports simulation

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#7DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

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GenreFightingSubgenreArena Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 57KRAWG👍 66%· 190MC74IGDB74· 22OC74· 84

Year 2016Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed WWE 2K16, expect fighting mechanics, deep simulation and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and MMO world and community, while skipping sports simulation

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