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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 52% ★, Sports 22.9%, Multiplayer 6.6%, PvP 5.7%, eSports 5.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: Offers the best balance of arcade-style fun and deep simulation mechanics found in baseball games on Steam.

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 52.8% ★, Sports 17.4%, Competitive 11.9%, PvP 8.2%, Multiplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A refined arcade-sim baseball experience that remains a fan favorite for its tight controls and charm.

Command every court with authenticity and realism Powered by ProPLAY™, giving you ultimate control over how you play in NBA 2K25. Define your legacy in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W.

Why similar: Sports 44.4%, eSports 21.4% ★, PvP 14.1%, Simulation 7.4%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar experience of managing a team and competing in high-stakes, licensed sports matches with card-collecting elements.

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 57.8% ★, Sports 25.3%, PvP 7.2%, Multiplayer 3.9%, Simulation 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an accessible arcade-style baseball experience that is easy to pick up and play.

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 40.3%, Competitive 13.2%, eSports 11.6% ★, Multiplayer 10.8%, PvP 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a polished, licensed sports experience with deep team-building and competitive multiplayer modes.

Forge your legacy in Maximum Football, where you can play both college and pro football in one shared universe. Recruit the next college superstar and take them into the pros to become a future Hall of Famer. Build your team with unparalleled in-game customization that gives you ultimate control.

Why similar: Sports 61.9%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Simulation 7.5%, PvP 6.9%, Realistic 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play sports simulation that offers deep team customization and competitive gameplay.

Cricket 24 is the culmination of a decade of Cricket video game development and includes teams from every corner of the globe.

Why similar: Sports 58.3%, Multiplayer 13.2%, PvP 11.4%, Third Person 7.1%, 3D 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive and realistic sports simulation that mirrors the depth and presentation of professional baseball titles.

It's hands playing volleyball. Compete online and show who has the better ball handling skills. Style on your opponents through skill and a superior fashion sense.

Why similar: Sports 32.7%, eSports 18.7% ★, PvP 15.1%, Multiplayer 12%, Third Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A competitive multiplayer sports game that emphasizes skill-based movement and team coordination.

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 38.4%, PvP 14.8%, Realistic 10.1%, Multiplayer 9.6%, eSports 9.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on realistic physics and competitive sports simulation, appealing to players who enjoy the tactical side of sports games.

Play the most exciting moment of baseball in this fast-paced dice and card game!

Why similar: Baseball 62.8% ★, Sports 19.7%, PvP 9.5%, Multiplayer 4.2%, 3D 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based approach to baseball that emphasizes strategy and quick, intense matches.

The season starts now – grab your racket and become the world’s next tennis champion! Your opponent is on the court and the crowd waits for a promising challenger for the grand finale… Are you ready for Matchpoint?

Why similar: Sports 39.2%, Competitive 16.2%, eSports 12% ★, PvP 10.1%, Third Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a realistic and competitive sports simulation with a focus on player movement and tactical play.

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

Why similar: Baseball 55.6% ★, Sports 20.5%, eSports 7.2% ★, Multiplayer 5.7%, Family Friendly 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused baseball experience that brings the sport to life with immersive controls.

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 41.6% ★, Sports 28.8%, PvP 7.6%, Simulation 5.6%, Competitive 5%

Why You'll Like It: The premier choice for players who want to dive deep into the management and statistical side of baseball.

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 44.9%, PvP 17.7%, Multiplayer 16.9%, Realistic 12.6%, Simulation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a licensed sports experience with robust career modes and character customization.

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 42.6%, Competitive 12.7%, eSports 8.8% ★, Realistic 8.4%, PvP 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, management-focused sports simulation with realistic 3D gameplay.

Rediscover the joy of the original Backyard Baseball 1997, now updated for modern systems! Build your roster from among the iconic Backyard Kids, aim for those home runs, and various game modes. Relive the magic of this classic baseball game!

Why similar: Baseball 66.4% ★, Sports 27.6%, Simulation 2.8%, Casual 1.5%, Anime 1%

Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic arcade baseball experience that focuses on fun and accessible gameplay mechanics.

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 40.9% ★, Sports 17.9%, eSports 9.9% ★, Modern 9.4%, PvP 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a realistic and immersive VR sports experience for fans of bat-and-ball games.

Mutants and monsters unleash maniacal carnage on the gridiron in this crazy gore fest of arcade-style football. Packed full of humor, intense online multiplayer action, and strategy.

Why similar: Sports 66.8%, Multiplayer 21.1%, Family Friendly 12%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style sports game that brings high-energy, competitive action to the field.

AFL 23 - IT'S TIME TO FLY!! Feel the Atmosphere, Chase your dreams and Make it your own - in the most realistic AFL game ever!

Why similar: Sports 35.7%, eSports 16.8% ★, PvP 14.4%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Realistic 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic sports simulation that captures the intensity and strategy of professional field sports.

Why have friends if not to play Golf... With Your Friends! Nothing is out of bounds as you take on courses filled with fast paced, exciting, simultaneous mini golf for up to 12 players!

Why similar: Sports 46.4%, Multiplayer 23.8%, PvP 9.2%, Massively Multiplayer 7.1%, Family Friendly 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A casual yet competitive multiplayer sports game that emphasizes skill and precision.

Create and manage your team in a violent, dystopic world of no-rules, fast-paced, arcade-style, ice hockey action. Adjust training regimens, control diets, administer black market pharmaceuticals, and provide healthcare (or not) to a ragtag team of convicts at the mercy of your underhanded tactics.

Why similar: Sports 69.8%, PvP 30.2%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused sports game that emphasizes fast-paced action and simple, satisfying mechanics.

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 50.3% ★, Sports 25.4%, eSports 8.7% ★, PvP 6.2%, Multiplayer 4.3%

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 48.9% ★, Sports 34.5%, Simulation 7.1%, PvP 4.8%, 3D 2.4%

Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now. Showcase your bag of moves with hyper realism, Powered by ProPLAY™, and challenge your friends, or rivals, in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes—and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.

Why similar: Sports 37%, eSports 21.4% ★, PvP 15.3%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Simulation 6.7%

The arcade-style classic is back - and it's leveling up. With enhanced gameplay, new game modes, and all the humor & charm of the original, this is Backyard Baseball like it was always meant to be played. Are you ready to play like a kid again?

Why similar: Baseball 53.1% ★, Sports 19.3%, eSports 10.2% ★, PvP 8.6%, Family Friendly 2.9%

🦅 wacky & competitive baseball game! 🦌 Unlock over 100+ animals to assemble your team, each with different attributes 🐂

Why similar: Baseball 47.3% ★, Sports 15.5%, Competitive 10.7%, eSports 8.7% ★, PvP 7.7%

Backyard Baseball 2001 is the second Backyard Baseball game, and the fourth overall game, in the Backyard Sports franchise. Build your roster from iconic Backyard athletes and legendary MLB players. Strike out opponents, hit homers, and earn hilarious Power-ups. Play ball!

Why similar: Baseball 63.1% ★, Sports 32.9%, Simulation 2.4%, Casual 1.6%

Experience The World's Game like never before in EA SPORTS FC™ 26. Go for glory in a 48-team international tournament mode, take on themed Manager Live Challenges, and step into Player Career with new international ICONs and Heroes.

Why similar: Sports 25%, Competitive 15.7%, eSports 12.5% ★, Modern 10.8%, Multiplayer 10.1%

Build your All-Star lineup in Total Football Online! Easy to pick up, it lets you dive into pure football fun at your fingertips. With events and player updates syncing with real-world tournaments, get ready for a truly immersive football experience.

Why similar: Sports 39.3%, eSports 14.9% ★, Competitive 12.6%, Multiplayer 10.9%, PvP 10.8%

Lace up your cleats, and step onto the diamond with the pros of “BASEBALL STARS 2” on Steam!

Why similar: Baseball 59.6% ★, Sports 40.4%

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 58.3%, PvP 12%, Realistic 10.4%, Simulation 7.1%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Welcome to Super Psycho Baseball, a sadistic home-run hitting roguelike in which you try to conquer a gang of pitch-slinging bosses, each more psychotic than the last. Come face five fully-realized pitchers, rack up powerups, and reach the top!

Why similar: Baseball 71.5% ★, Sports 25.1%, 3D 2.5%, Casual 0.9%

Step into the modern era of college football, where personal ambition meets program pride. Balance expectations, identity, and everything Saturday demands while immersed in traditions and pageantry of game day.

Why similar: Sports 42%, Competitive 24.9%, Multiplayer 11.8%, PvP 9.9%, Simulation 8.8%

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: Baseball 47.4% ★, Sports 24.9%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Realistic 6.8%, Simulation 4.9%

Strikers Club is a multiplayer football game where you play as one player and compete in action-packed matches against others. Every move counts. Master dribbling, passing, and shooting while working with your team to outplay opponents.

Why similar: Sports 33.9%, eSports 19.5% ★, PvP 15.9%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Third Person 7.5%

Skate and roll your way up to glory in Roller Champions™. Discover a free-to-play, team PvP sports game like no other!

Why similar: Sports 46.3%, PvP 15.8%, Multiplayer 15.4%, eSports 13.4% ★, Third Person 5.6%

Rise from amateur to PBA legend in the most realistic bowling simulation ever made, featuring advanced physics, realistic oil pattern transition, licensed PBA pros, deep career progression, and multiple competitive game modes.

Why similar: Sports 60.3%, Realistic 12.1%, Multiplayer 9.6%, PvP 8.2%, 3D 6%

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: Sports 67.9%, PvP 18.8%, Multiplayer 10.2%, 3D 3.2%

Bassmaster® Fishing, the official video game is OUT NOW, bringing the thrill of competitive big bass fishing to PC. Dive into the fully licensed content from the Bassmaster series from amateur to elite events.

Why similar: Sports 32.4%, Competitive 17%, PvP 12%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Realistic 9.5%

Build your dream lineup, manage a baseball team, sign contracts and live the exciting life of a baseball manager!

Why similar: Baseball 67.1% ★, Sports 22.5%, Realistic 6.6%, Simulation 3.7%

Join the fun as adorable animals battle for athletic supremacy across a variety of fantastic arenas! Play against friends across multiple platforms over the Internet. In FurBall, you play on teams of up to 2 players on each side in noble competition, attempting to score goals for your team!

Why similar: Sports 66.2%, Multiplayer 13.2%, eSports 11.7% ★, Family Friendly 8.9%

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 75.6% ★, Sports 17.7%, Competitive 4.5%, Simulation 2.2%

Train your baseball players and create a winning team!

Why similar: Baseball 60.2% ★, Sports 31.3%, Simulation 6.7%, Casual 1.8%

GOALS is a fast, responsive football game built for pure skill, real competition, and a global community. Gameplay first, free to play, crossplay and unique players. No excuses - just football.

Why similar: Sports 28%, Competitive 18.8%, eSports 16% ★, PvP 12.4%, Multiplayer 10.6%

Freestyle 2: Street Basketball is a fast paced online arcade basketball game. Create your own unique player and compete in the online street league! Use variety of b-ball moves and customize your player! Team up with the best street ballers online and rise to the top!

Why similar: Sports 28.4%, eSports 17.3% ★, PvP 14%, Massively Multiplayer 10.1%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Easy to pickup, hard hitting, fully customizable arcade football is back with Sunday Rivals! Battle high-octane offenses and bone crushing tacklers in the harshest weather conditions to bring home championship glory!

Why similar: Sports 50.3%, PvP 17.2%, Simulation 11%, Multiplayer 9.5%, 3D 6.7%