- #1 Cricket 24
97% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,405 reviews2023
Dev: Big Ant StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Cricket 24 is the culmination of a decade of Cricket video game development and includes teams from every corner of the globe.
Why similar: Cricket 54.3% ★, Sports 37.4%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Simulation 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: The most recent evolution of the Big Ant cricket engine, offering the most refined gameplay mechanics and updated rosters.
- #2 Cricket 22
96% matchVery Positive81% of 1,747 reviews2021
Dev: Big Ant StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Cricket 22 delivers the Ashes, the Big Bash, The Hundred, and a multitude of other fan-favourite competitions! All-new mechanics, commentary, and a captivating, narrative driven career mode, will immediately immerse you in the ultimate cricket experience to date.
Why similar: Cricket 68.6% ★, Sports 23.1%, Multiplayer 5.3%, Simulation 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly polished, realistic cricket experience with improved graphics and deep career mode features similar to Cricket 19.
- #3 Don Bradman Cricket 17
96% matchMixed61% of 264 reviews2017
Dev: Big Ant Studios
Windows
Don Bradman Cricket 17 brings a new revolutionary control system delivering the best batting, bowling and fielding experience by providing you an even greater level of variety and precision of play. You Are Invincible!
Why similar: Cricket 77.4% ★, Sports 21.1%, Simulation 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic in the genre that established many of the control schemes and physics foundations found in Cricket 19.
- #4 Ashes Cricket
95% matchVery Positive82% of 509 reviews2017
Dev: Big Ant Studios
Windows
Ashes Cricket is the officially licensed video game of cricket’s greatest rivalry. Bringing all the fast paced action, big hits and skill that you see in the greatest cricket competition on earth, you’ll be able to play in the men’s and women’s 2017/2018 Ashes tours.
Why similar: Cricket 69.5% ★, Sports 30.5%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this title focuses on the intense rivalry of the Ashes with a very similar gameplay feel.
- #5 Don Bradman Cricket 14
94% matchVery Positive87% of 806 reviews2014
Dev: Big Ant Studios
Windows
The first thing to think about when you start playing Don Bradman Cricket 14 is to forget what you know about Cricket games and start afresh…it's cricket like you've never seen it before!
Why similar: Cricket 78.3% ★, Sports 19.5%, Simulation 1.4%, Multiplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational title that revolutionized cricket gaming with its innovative analog-based batting and bowling controls.
- #6 AO Tennis 2
94% matchMixed70% of 1,662 reviews2020
Dev: Big Ant StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
AO Tennis 2 is the only tennis experience designed for and by its community. Create your own players, stadiums and legendary matches. Enter the competition to reach the top of world tennis in Career Mode.
Why similar: Sports 71.1%, Multiplayer 20.6%, Simulation 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Built on the same engine as Cricket 19, this game offers a similarly deep career mode and authentic sports simulation feel.
- #7 Snooker 19
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 820 reviews2019
Dev: Lab42Pub: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Snooker 19 - The official videogame of World Snooker.
Why similar: Sports 81.9%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Simulation 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated, physics-based sports simulation that captures the slow-paced, tactical nature of professional snooker.
- #8 Cricket Captain 2019
91% matchMixed66% of 88 reviews2019
Dev: Childish Things Ltd
Windows
Cricket Captain 2019 is the perfect companion for a hugely anticipated cricket season. With the World Cup and Australia in England, and the inaugural test-match championship, old rivalries will be put to the test and new ones created.
Why similar: Cricket 69.9% ★, Sports 26.8%, Simulation 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the management series that provides deep statistical analysis and team-building mechanics.
- #9 Rugby 22
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 491 reviews2022
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Crouch, bind, set! Discover the true rugby experience. Play with best clubs and top nations, enjoy dynamic gameplay that stays faithful to the sport, and experience the intensity of big matches.
Why similar: Sports 81.6%, Simulation 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An active sports simulation that focuses on realistic team management and tactical on-field gameplay.
- #10 Cricket Captain 2025
88% matchMostly Positive72% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Childish Things Ltd
Windows
Build your dream team with Cricket Captain 2025. Complete interface overhaul, with easier to use, clean look. New Player Editor for batting, bowling, fielding, aggression and opener type. Match engine update with more accurate 20 Over simulation. Fast-play engine.
Why similar: Cricket 51.2% ★, Sports 44.3%, Multiplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: The premier management simulation for cricket fans who prefer deep tactical decision-making over active gameplay.
- #11 Cricket Captain 2022
89% matchMixed64% of 53 reviews2022
Dev: Childish Things Ltd
Windows
Cricket management goes to another level as Cricket Captain 2022 puts you in control. A major re-design of the player aggression system provides greater realism, coaching options and analysis. Limited over matches have been remodelled to give greater balance and reduce collapses.
Why similar: Cricket 70.8% ★, Sports 22.3%, Multiplayer 3.8%, Simulation 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A robust management sim that allows players to control every aspect of a cricket club's success.
- #12 Super Mega Baseball™ 4
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,325 reviews2023
Dev: Metalhead Software Inc.Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Super Mega Baseball™ 4 is where the Legends play. The signature combo of arcade-inspired style and immersive gameplay returns with over 200 baseball Legends and a grand slam of presentation upgrades.
Why similar: Sports 74.9%, Multiplayer 16.6%, Simulation 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines accessible arcade-style fun with surprisingly deep physics and simulation mechanics.
- #13 Cricket Club
85% matchVery Positive91% of 122 reviews2018
Dev: VersoVR
Windows
Attack, defend, and swing your way to glory in front of a packed crowd at one of the most beautiful cricket venues in the world. Your skills will be pushed to the limit as you face up to a challenging range of bowlers; from slow and steady to fast and frightening
Why similar: Cricket 73.6% ★, Sports 23.4%, Simulation 3%
Why You'll Like It: A smaller-scale simulation that focuses on the grassroots experience of building a cricket team.
- #14 Cricket Revolution
86% matchMixed56% of 126 reviews2009
Dev: Mindstorm Studios
Windows
Cricket Revolution is a multiplayer cricket sports action title for the PC. With innovative gameplay, single and multiplayer game modes, local and global tournaments, and challenging AI opponents that learn from your every move, Cricket Revolution is a cricket gaming experience unlike any other!
Why similar: Cricket 58.5% ★, Sports 37.8%, Simulation 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: An older title that offers a unique, arcade-leaning take on the sport for those looking for a different pace.
- #15 Tennis World Tour 2
84% matchMixed46% of 337 reviews2020
Dev: Big Ant StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Play as the world's top players, master each surface, perfect your game and strive to dominate the world circuit. Choose from multiple game modes, with singles and doubles games, local and online.
Why similar: Sports 76.5%, Multiplayer 18.8%, Simulation 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a challenging, skill-based tennis simulation that rewards timing and strategic shot selection.
- #16 Pro Cycling Manager 2023
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 634 reviews2023
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Manage a team of professional cyclists: control the budget, recruit young talent, train riders and devise race strategies. Jostle for position to reach the top of the world rankings!
Why similar: Sports 73.4%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Simulation 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines team management with real-time race tactics, appealing to fans of sports strategy.
- #17 MotoGP™23
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 965 reviews2023
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Open the throttle, pass your opponents and cross the finish line: live the dream of being the next champion with the new MotoGP™23, more amazing and challenging than ever!
Why similar: Sports 79.3%, Simulation 11.6%, Multiplayer 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A demanding racing simulation that emphasizes technical skill and controller precision.
- #18 Cricket 26 - The Official Game of the Ashes
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 494 reviews2025
Dev: Big Ant StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Featuring the all-new Management Career, a bigger and better Pro Team, in-depth Ashes mode, and expanded control on and off the field from enhanced gameplay and in-depth strategies - Cricket 26 is The Ultimate Showdown.
Why similar: Cricket 69.6% ★, Sports 27.3%, Multiplayer 3%
- #19 RUGBY 20
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 217 reviews2020
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Rugby 20 gives you the complete rugby experience! With overhauled tactics management, optimised graphics and more realistic player behaviour, the game is a true reflection of modern rugby.
Why similar: Sports 84.5%, Simulation 10.3%, Multiplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the physical and tactical elements of rugby, providing a solid sports simulation experience.
- #20 Cricket Captain 2014
83% matchMixed60% of 58 reviews2014
Dev: Childish ThingsPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Cricket Captain is back for the 2014 season, with a beautiful new interface, updated 3D graphics engine, and all the attention to detail that you expect. Cricket Captain has been hailed as the best cricket management simulation every created, and with one of the most exciting cricket seasons for a decade in prospect, it’s about time you...
Why similar: Cricket 74.1% ★, Sports 25.9%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic look at the management side of the sport, focusing on classic team-building and tactical depth.
- #21 Tour de France 2023
79% matchVery Positive81% of 165 reviews2023
Dev: CyanidePub: Nacon
Windows
Ride shoulder to shoulder with the best cyclists and show your panache to triumph on the Champs-Elysées in the official video game of the Tour de France 2023! Compete in mountain or flat stages and experience all the action of the Grande Boucle.
Why similar: Sports 88%, Simulation 12%
Why You'll Like It: Blends management strategy with active race-day control, offering a unique hybrid sports experience.
- #22 Handball 21
79% matchMixed42% of 129 reviews2020
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Experience the intensity of one of the most complete sports! With accurately reproduced handball motions, the most lifelike players and tactics management deeply integrated into the gameplay, this is the most realistic handball simulation ever made.
Why similar: Sports 81.9%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Simulation 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A niche but authentic sports simulation that focuses on tactical team play and controller-based movement.
- #23 Cricket Captain 2020
78% matchMixed68% of 100 reviews2020
Dev: Childish Things Ltd
Windows
Cricket Captain 2020 is the perfect companion if you are missing live matches, as the hugely anticipated season is disrupted. We have created the 2020 season as it was originally intended, including rain-delays in one-day matches, and the new 100 ball competition.
Why similar: Cricket 56.1% ★, Sports 36.3%, Simulation 4.2%, Multiplayer 3.4%
- #24 Cricket Captain 2021
77% matchMixed64% of 76 reviews2021
Dev: Childish Things Ltd
Windows
Cricket Captain 2021 takes to the field for a new season, with improved 20 over simulation, super overs, ODI world championship, international captaincy offers and fastest 50s/100s. Domestic systems, squads and kits have also been updated for the 2021 season.
Why similar: Cricket 57.1% ★, Sports 34.6%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Simulation 3.5%
- #25 Cricket Captain 2018
77% matchMixed61% of 72 reviews2018
Dev: Childish Things Ltd
Windows
Cricket Captain returns for 2018 with an updated match engine, extensive additions to the records and statistics (including stats of every historical international player), Ireland & Afghanistan as playable test nations, improved internet game, improved coaching, and much more.
Why similar: Cricket 76.9% ★, Sports 20.5%, Simulation 2.6%
- #26 FIFA 22
71% matchVery Positive81% of 120,504 reviews2021
Dev: EA Canada & EA RomaniaPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 83.8 hrsMean: 194.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Powered by Football™, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 22 brings the game even closer to the real thing with fundamental gameplay advances and a new season of innovation across every mode.
Why similar: Sports 72%, Multiplayer 20.6%, Simulation 7.4%
- #27 Cricket Captain 2016
76% matchMixed66% of 62 reviews2016
Dev: Childish ThingsPub: KISS ltd
Windows
It’s time for cricket fans from around the world to put their cricketing expertise to the test with the most in-depth Cricket Captain game ever made.
Why similar: Sports 89%, Simulation 11%
- #28 Football Manager 26
71% matchMostly Negative32% of 30,190 reviews2025
Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 56.1 hrsMean: 110.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.
Why similar: Sports 77.4%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Simulation 9.9%
- #29 Pro Cycling Manager 2019
73% matchVery Positive81% of 726 reviews2019
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 47.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Manage your own team of professional cyclists in the new 2019 season. Take the lead in over 200 races and 600 stages around the world and try to win legendary races like La Vuelta and the Tour de France.
Why similar: Sports 88.7%, Simulation 11.3%
- #30 Cricket Captain 2015
75% matchMixed65% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: Childish ThingsPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Cricket Captain has long been hailed as the best cricket simulation game ever created and the upcoming launch of Cricket Captain 2015 will take the experience to an all-new level.
Why similar: Sports 89.4%, Simulation 10.6%
- #31 MotoGP™19
70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,681 reviews2019
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Race with official 2019 Championship riders! Have fun with the new multiplayer experience and become Race Director. Challenge the new AI, take a ride through the history of the MotoGP™ and unleash your creativity with the graphic editors.
Why similar: Sports 84.2%, Simulation 10.4%, Multiplayer 5.4%
- #32 Tennis World Tour
72% matchMixed41% of 725 reviews2018
Dev: BreakpointPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The new standard developed by veterans of tennis simulations: play as one of 30 professional tennis players, learn all the shots, master each type of surface and experience a realistic career mode. Define your style of play and tactics to become n°1 in the world!
Why similar: Sports 98.2%, Simulation 1.8%
- #33 MXGP 2019 - The Official Motocross Videogame
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,255 reviews2019
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Experience the excitement of the 2019 season for the first time in the series! Race in official MX teams, share your gaming experience with the community thanks to the Track Editor and the Waypoint mode and practice in the Playground to learn to ride like a real pro!
Why similar: Sports 81.8%, Simulation 10.9%, Multiplayer 7.3%
- #34 Super Mega Baseball 3
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,088 reviews2020
Dev: Metalhead Software Inc.Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 49.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Run up the score in a relaxed slugfest or push the limits of your reflexes in this refined baseball simulator. The third entry in the series features all-new Franchise and Online Leagues modes, major graphical enhancements, and on-field additions including pickoffs and situational player traits.
Why similar: Sports 76.8%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Simulation 8.1%
- #35 EA SPORTS FC™ 25
65% matchMixed53% of 104,583 reviews2024
Dev: EA CanadaPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 70.2 hrsMean: 148.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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.
Why similar: Sports 77%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Simulation 6.8%
- #36 Cricket Through the Ages
66% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Swing bats and throw balls through the intertwined histories of humankind and cricket in this one button, physics-driven game.
Why similar: Sports 68.2%, Cricket 31.8% ★
- #37 Out of the Park Baseball 26
64% matchVery Positive82% of 788 reviews2025
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
26 years of sports gaming excellence! Out of the Park Baseball 26 is here - officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc. and KBO! This year's brand new version puts you firmly in charge of your favorite baseball franchise. Your team, your way, your rules.
Why similar: Sports 81.8%, Simulation 10.8%, Multiplayer 7.4%
- #38 AFL 26
66% matchMixed56% of 173 reviews2025
Dev: Big Ant StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Get ready for the future of footy with AFL 26. Feel every hit, hear every roar, and live every moment with unmatched authenticity and intensity.
Why similar: Sports 85.9%, Simulation 7.1%, Multiplayer 7%
- #39 iB Cricket
67% matchVery Positive92% of 141 reviews2020
Dev: ProYuga Advanced Technologies Ltd
Windows
A sport with 2.5 billion fans across the world is now in VR as iB Cricket (vSport). Step into immersive world-class stadiums with thousands cheering for you and our realistic physics makes it intuitive to learn within 10 mins. Hone your skills, compete in global tournaments & become a vSport star.
Why similar: Sports 44.8%, Cricket 38.1% ★, Multiplayer 11.5%, Simulation 5.6%
- #40 Handball 17
69% matchMixed67% of 192 reviews2016
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Find the 82 official teams from the most prestigious European leagues in the best handball simulation. Experience all the sensations of handball thanks to the easy-to-use controls, dynamic Career mode and fast-flowing matches, in both single player and multiplayer modes.
Why similar: Sports 100%