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Games Like Cricket 22

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Sports, Simulation, Multiplayer, Singleplayer.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 81% — of 1,747 reviews
Released: 2021-12-01
Developer: Big Ant Studios
Publisher: Nacon
Genres: Simulation, Sports
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Cricket 22 stands out as the premier modern cricket simulation, offering a deep career mode and realistic physics that capture the sport's nuance. These recommendations focus on high-fidelity sports simulations, tactical management games, and other titles that prioritize authentic athletic mechanics and professional league experiences.

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  1. #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 45%, Sports 32.1%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Online Co-Op 5%, 3D 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: The direct successor to Cricket 22, featuring refined mechanics and updated official licenses.

  2. #2 Cricket 19
    96% matchVery Positive92% of 4,025 reviews2019
    Dev: Big Ant Studios
    Windows

    A truly global cricket simulation from Big Ant Studios, the leading name in authentic, realistic cricket action, Cricket 19 allows you to take control of your team, from club through national level, and lead them to T20, ODI, or Test Match glory.

    Why similar: Cricket 68.6%, Sports 23.1%, Multiplayer 5.3%, Simulation 3.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly regarded entry in the Big Ant series that established the core gameplay loop found in newer titles.

  3. #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 74.8%, Sports 21.1%, Simulation 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic title that set the standard for realistic cricket simulation physics on PC.

  4. #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 68.8%, Sports 31.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses specifically on the intense rivalry of the Ashes series with polished gameplay mechanics.

  5. #5 Rugby 22
    94% 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 40.8%, Realistic 13.8%, Simulation 13.3%, Management 12.2%, Family Friendly 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly realistic and tactical sports simulation experience with a focus on authentic team management.

  6. #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 25.4%, Artificial Intelligence 13%, Realistic 12.3%, Management 10.1%, Online Co-Op 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team behind Cricket 22, it features a robust career mode and realistic tennis mechanics.

  7. #7 Cricket Captain 2024
    93% matchMixed64% of 47 reviews2024
    Dev: Childish Things Ltd
    Windows

    Build your own dream team with Cricket Captain 2024. New commentary from Daniel Norcross tells the story of your matches. Honours boards showing every international century and five-wicket hall across all formats at every ground. Score predictor helps you manage your matches.

    Why similar: Cricket 49.2%, Sports 35.7%, Management 8.9%, 3D 5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides the most comprehensive management experience for those who prefer tactical control over on-field action.

  8. #8 Super Mega Baseball™ 4
    92% 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: Baseball 46.1%, Sports 27%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Simulation 8.5%, Multiplayer 8%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines accessible gameplay with surprisingly deep simulation elements for baseball fans.

  9. #9 TopSpin 2K25
    91% matchMixed53% of 3,921 reviews2024
    Dev: Hangar 13Pub: 2K Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    TopSpin 2K25 returns as a next-level tennis sim, bringing realistic court physics and challenging skill-based gameplay. Play single or multiplayer locally or online. Build your MyPLAYER or play as icons like Roger Federer and Serena Williams with custom animations mirroring their real-life styles.

    Why similar: Sports 53%, Simulation 13.6%, Realistic 11.3%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Family Friendly 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity tennis simulation that emphasizes precise timing and realistic court movement.

  10. #10 Don Bradman Cricket 14
    91% 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 75.6%, Sports 19.5%, Simulation 3.8%, Multiplayer 1.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A foundational title in the modern era of cricket gaming that remains a solid simulation experience.

  11. #11 Cricket Revolution
    89% 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 54%, Sports 36.1%, Simulation 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An older but dedicated cricket simulation that focuses on the core mechanics of bowling and batting.

  12. #12 Cricket Captain 2022
    88% 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 60.5%, Sports 19.7%, Simulation 7.6%, Multiplayer 4.5%, Co-op 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A strong management-focused entry that allows for detailed control over match tactics and player development.

  13. #13 Super Mega Baseball 3
    86% 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: Baseball 44.9%, Sports 19.1%, Co-op 8%, Online Co-Op 7.1%, Simulation 5.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Features tight, responsive controls and a realistic physics engine despite its stylized art direction.

  14. #14 iB Cricket
    85% 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: Baseball 39.1%, Sports 22.1%, Cricket 18.1%, Simulation 7.7%, Multiplayer 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique VR experience that brings the physical sensation of batting to life in a virtual environment.

  15. #15 Cricket Captain 2019
    84% 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 63.1%, Sports 25%, Simulation 8.8%, Management 3%

    Why You'll Like It: A reliable management simulation that captures the strategic nuances of international cricket.

  16. #16 Tennis World Tour 2
    82% 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 28.8%, Artificial Intelligence 14.5%, Realistic 10.1%, Co-op 9.7%, Multiplayer 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A realistic tennis simulation that requires players to master timing and positioning to succeed.

  17. #17 Cricket Captain 2020
    81% 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 47.7%, Sports 31.9%, Simulation 10.2%, Management 5.2%, Multiplayer 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of deep tactical management for cricket enthusiasts.

  18. #18 Cricket 26 - The Official Game of the Ashes
    77% 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 57.8%, Sports 23.5%, Co-op 7%, Online Co-Op 5.8%, Multiplayer 3.5%

  19. #19 Cricket Club
    79% 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 69.1%, Sports 22.7%, Simulation 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A more casual take on the sport that still provides a fun simulation of cricket match play.

  20. #20 Out of the Park Baseball 26
    75% 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: Baseball 31.8%, Sports 28.2%, Management 11.3%, Simulation 10.3%, Family Friendly 9.5%

  21. #21 Cricket Captain 2018
    79% 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 70.7%, Sports 19.5%, Simulation 6.8%, Management 3%

    Why You'll Like It: A solid entry point for those interested in the strategic side of cricket management.

  22. #22 Cricket Captain 2025
    75% 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 41.8%, Sports 37.4%, Management 9.3%, 3D 5.3%, Multiplayer 5.2%

  23. #23 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 46.9%, Sports 29.4%, Management 8.4%, Simulation 8.2%, Multiplayer 5.6%

  24. #24 AFL 26
    74% 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 41.7%, Realistic 12.9%, Management 9.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Co-op 7.7%

  25. #25 MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,351 reviews2025
    Dev: Com2uS
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Take your rivalries to the next level in MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26!

    Why similar: Baseball 47.4%, Sports 24.7%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Realistic 6.6%, Simulation 5.1%

  26. #26 Cricket Captain 2014
    76% 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 73.5%, Sports 26.5%

  27. #27 World League Baseball
    73% matchMixed69% of 108 reviews2023
    Dev: HAEGIN Co.,Ltd.
    Windows · Mac

    Enjoy an excitement-filled baseball game rendered in a casual art style! Experience all the fun found only in ball games with simple and easy controls!

    Why similar: Baseball 53.4%, Sports 30.2%, Simulation 8.3%, Multiplayer 4.8%, 3D 2.1%

  28. #28 Tennis Elbow 4
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 952 reviews2026
    Dev: Mana Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Created by and for tennis fans, Tennis Elbow 4 is a true tennis simulation built around anticipation, positioning and risk management. Easy to start, demanding to master, it delivers exceptional gameplay depth and long-term progression.

    Why similar: Sports 31.8%, Realistic 14.6%, Co-op 14.1%, Online Co-Op 13.8%, Simulation 11.3%

  29. #29 Out of the Park Baseball 27
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 168 reviews2026
    Dev: Out of the Park Developments
    Windows · Mac

    27 years of sports gaming excellence! Out of the Park Baseball 27 is here - officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc. and KBO! You are firmly in charge of your favorite baseball franchise - today or at any point in history! Your team, your way, your rules.

    Why similar: Baseball 36.6%, Sports 36%, Simulation 14%, Management 6.7%, 3D 3.7%

  30. #30 Pure Badminton
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 230 reviews2025
    Dev: DS SOFT
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Pure Badminton is the most realistic Badminton simulation game.Experience the sensations of badminton, in a fast, technical and strategical game.

    Why similar: Sports 33%, Realistic 16.3%, Artificial Intelligence 15%, Simulation 10.5%, Multiplayer 9.7%

  31. #31 Pro Cycling Manager 2022
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 705 reviews2022
    Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 46.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Recruitment, budget, strategy: you make all the decisions. Explore the new system for detecting young potential, new options for customising your experience, a peloton that is more aggressive and much more.

    Why similar: Sports 27.4%, Realistic 13.2%, Management 12.7%, Family Friendly 11.4%, Multiplayer 11.2%

  32. #32 TOTALLY BASEBALL
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 175 reviews2021
    Dev: ZEVO GAMES
    Windows

    Play the full sport of Baseball (every position) on your own or with your friends in VR!

    Why similar: Baseball 47.8%, Sports 22.8%, Family Friendly 10.2%, Simulation 8.7%, Multiplayer 6.5%

  33. #33 Cricket Captain 2016
    74% 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 74.4%, Simulation 25.6%

  34. #34 Tour de France 2023
    71% 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 34.9%, Realistic 16.6%, Management 15.3%, Simulation 13.2%, Family Friendly 12.2%

  35. #35 Cricket Captain 2015
    73% 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 67%, Simulation 22%, Management 10.9%

  36. #36 eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 315 reviews2026
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows

    Experience authentic baseball with players from around the world. Feel the arc of every hit, the intensity behind each play, and the roar of the crowd surrounding the stadium. With stunning presentation, the game captures the true intensity of real baseball.

    Why similar: Baseball 48.9%, Sports 34.4%, Realistic 7.2%, Multiplayer 5%, 3D 3.5%

  37. #37 PBA Pro Bowling 2021
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 110 reviews2020
    Dev: FarSight Studios
    Windows

    PBA Pro Bowling 2021 is the ultimate game for all bowling fans! Play online versus your friends, or start your PBA Career in a deep single player experience. This game has something for everyone with options for both an authentic simulation mode or an explosive arcade style of gameplay!

    Why similar: Sports 55.4%, Simulation 15.7%, Realistic 14.8%, Multiplayer 7.9%, 3D 4.8%

  38. #38 RUGBY 20
    69% 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 65.7%, Simulation 22.2%, Management 6.7%, Multiplayer 5.4%

  39. #39 MotoGP™22
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 1,585 reviews2022
    Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Engines running: give the green light to the most immersive and authentic MotoGP™ gaming experience ever. Virtual and Real have never been so near in MotoGP™22!

    Why similar: Sports 59.6%, Simulation 23.9%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  40. #40 Football Manager 26
    66% 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 53%, Simulation 18.8%, Management 14.4%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Singleplayer 2%

  41. #41 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 55.3%, Cricket 24.9%, Family Friendly 18.8%, Singleplayer 1%

  42. #42 Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 972 reviews2015
    Dev: Metalhead Software Inc.Pub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Tight controls and a smooth learning curve will have you knocking it out of the park in no time in this awesome arcade baseball simulator. Polygon’s 2014 Sports Game of the Year.

    Why similar: Baseball 69.7%, Sports 21.1%, Simulation 4.9%, Co-op 4.3%

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