- #1 Super Mega Baseball 3
97% 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 59.1% ★, Sports 21.6%, PvP 7.8%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Simulation 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor offers the same polished arcade-simulation hybrid gameplay that defines the series.
- #2 Backyard Baseball '97
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,041 reviews2024
Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 63.8% ★, Sports 29.6%, Simulation 4.8%, Family Friendly 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same lighthearted, arcade-style charm and focus on fun that makes the Super Mega Baseball series so approachable.
- #3 Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings
96% 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 76.3% ★, Sports 19.8%, Simulation 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: The original title in the series established the foundation of fun, fast-paced baseball action.
- #4 Backyard Baseball '01
94% matchVery Positive91% of 440 reviews2025
Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
Windows
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 60% ★, Sports 35.4%, Simulation 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade baseball experience that prioritizes personality and simple, satisfying gameplay mechanics.
- #5 TOTALLY BASEBALL
92% 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 50.9% ★, Sports 20.8%, Family Friendly 7.7%, eSports 7.3% ★, Simulation 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a physics-based approach to baseball that mirrors the fun, slightly exaggerated nature of the Super Mega Baseball games.
- #6 BASEBALL STARS 2
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 112 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Lace up your cleats, and step onto the diamond with the pros of “BASEBALL STARS 2” on Steam!
Why similar: Baseball 57.1% ★, Sports 42.9%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary arcade baseball title that shares the same focus on fast, responsive, and competitive sports action.
- #7 Super Blood Hockey
91% matchVery Positive92% of 1,093 reviews2017
Dev: Loren Lemcke
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 75.2%, PvP 24.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fantastic arcade-style sports game that balances simple controls with deep, satisfying gameplay loops.
- #8 Mutant Football League
91% matchVery Positive93% of 852 reviews2017
Dev: Digital Dreams Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 64.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 61%, Family Friendly 19.7%, Multiplayer 19.3%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers an over-the-top, arcade-focused sports experience that prioritizes fun and spectacle over pure realism.
- #9 Windjammers 2
90% matchVery Positive88% of 744 reviews2022
Dev: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
The best flying disc game of all time is back, with amazing hand-drawn graphics, crazy new moves, gameplay mechanics and awesome characters and stages! New update brings new playable characters, new training mode, full crossplay support and more.
Why similar: Sports 49.4%, Multiplayer 18.9%, PvP 18.2%, eSports 7.3% ★, Family Friendly 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A highly competitive, fast-paced arcade sports game that shares the same pick-up-and-play appeal as the Super Mega Baseball series.
- #10 Tape to Tape
89% matchVery Positive92% of 3,463 reviews2023
Dev: Excellent Rectangle
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Tape to Tape is a roguelite hockey game where every choice matters on your journey to build the best hockey team. Choose your path, hire unique players, discover synergies between them, pick unique abilities, bribe the referees or visit the Blademaster on your way to restore hockey's former glory.
Why similar: Sports 57.8%, Multiplayer 20.8%, PvP 19%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite hockey game that emphasizes arcade mechanics and fun, making it a great alternative for sports fans seeking something different.
- #11 Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition
88% matchVery Positive85% of 951 reviews2022
Dev: BATOVI Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Pixel Cup Soccer is a retro-style arcade game. Play friendly matches, tournaments or create your team and lead it to glory in career mode! You can play it alone or with up to 8 friends, locally or through Steam remote, you can choose whether to play competitively, cooperatively, or even both!
Why similar: Sports 42.1%, eSports 23.9% ★, PvP 14.6%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Simulation 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, arcade-style soccer game that captures the same accessible and addictive quality found in arcade baseball titles.
- #12 Dodgeball Academia
87% matchVery Positive94% of 660 reviews2021
Dev: Pocket TrapPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Dodgeball Academia is a sports RPG game featuring rookie dodgeball student, Otto. Join Otto and an eclectic cast of characters as they train to dominate on and off the courts of the academia.
Why similar: Sports 83.8%, PvP 10.4%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines arcade sports action with charming RPG elements, mirroring the personality-driven approach of the Super Mega Baseball series.
- #13 Golf With Your Friends
84% matchVery Positive88% of 72,506 reviews2020
Dev: Blacklight InteractivePub: Team17
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 48.6%, Multiplayer 24.6%, Family Friendly 12.3%, PvP 7.3%, Simulation 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, multiplayer-focused sports game that emphasizes accessibility and chaotic, arcade-style enjoyment.
- #14 World League Baseball
84% 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 55.9% ★, Sports 27.2%, Simulation 6.3%, PvP 5.9%, Multiplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward arcade baseball experience that focuses on the core mechanics of the sport without unnecessary complexity.
- #15 Golf It!
81% matchVery Positive90% of 30,532 reviews2023
Dev: Perfuse Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on an exciting journey with Golf It! Seize your putter, rally your friends, and immerse yourself in an epic minigolf adventure. Conquer countless courses, create lasting memories, and refine your skills to emerge as the ultimate minigolf champion. Your thrilling golfing odyssey begins here!
Why similar: Sports 47.1%, Multiplayer 31.7%, Simulation 10.6%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, arcade-style sports experience that is perfect for casual multiplayer sessions with friends.
- #16 Cricket 22
82% 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: Baseball 46.1% ★, Sports 27%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Simulation 8.5%, Multiplayer 8%
Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive sports simulation that offers a polished experience for fans looking for a different kind of bat-and-ball game.
- #17 Super Tennis Blast
83% matchVery Positive84% of 97 reviews2019
Dev: Unfinished Pixel
Windows
Remember retro-styled sports games? Dust off your racket and set your friends around the couch with Super Tennis Blast! A tennis game for tennis enthusiasts, made by fans of arcade games. Game, set, match! Ready to have a blast?
Why similar: Sports 90.8%, Family Friendly 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted, arcade-style tennis game that focuses on fun, responsive gameplay rather than strict simulation.
- #18 PBA Pro Bowling 2021
82% 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 61.9%, Simulation 14.9%, PvP 13.7%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A realistic yet accessible sports simulation that captures the satisfying rhythm of competitive bowling.
- #19 Descenders
80% matchVery Positive94% of 22,429 reviews2019
Dev: RageSquidPub: No More Robots
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Descenders is extreme downhill freeriding for the modern era, with procedurally generated worlds, and where mistakes have real consequences. Will you lead your team to glory and become the next legendary Descender?
Why similar: Sports 77.4%, Multiplayer 17.8%, Simulation 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, physics-based arcade sports game that rewards skill and style in a way similar to the Super Mega Baseball series.
- #20 Steep™
79% matchVery Positive83% of 32,718 reviews2016
Dev: Ubisoft AnnecyPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Ride a massive open world across the Alps, where the powder is always fresh and the run never ends. Defy and master the mountain alone or with friends on skis, wingsuits, snowboards and paragliders. Record and share your best stunts.
Why similar: Sports 73.4%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Simulation 9.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the thrill of extreme sports with an arcade-friendly feel that emphasizes exploration and fun.
- #21 eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT
77% 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 49.4% ★, Sports 29.8%, eSports 10.4% ★, PvP 5.7%, Multiplayer 4.2%
- #22 Baseball Mogul Diamond
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2016
Dev: Sports Mogul, Inc.
Windows
Baseball Mogul® Diamond is the 18th version of the "best baseball simulation you can buy" (PC Gamer).The groundbreaking franchise that revolutionized sports games continues to redefine the way you run and manage your favorite baseball team.
Why similar: Baseball 59.5% ★, Sports 31.6%, Simulation 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic management-focused baseball game for those who enjoy the strategic side of the sport.
- #23 Lonely Mountains: Downhill
78% matchVery Positive91% of 2,984 reviews2019
Dev: Megagon Industries
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Just you and your bike - take it on a thrilling ride down an unspoiled mountain landscape. Make your way through thick forests, narrow trails and wild rivers. Race, jump, slide and try not to crash - all the way from the peak to the valley!
Why similar: Sports 77.2%, Simulation 19.6%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, physics-driven sports game that balances challenge with a satisfying, arcade-like progression.
- #24 AO Tennis 2
79% 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 50.5%, Multiplayer 19%, PvP 15.1%, Simulation 13.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a blend of simulation and accessible gameplay that provides a solid sports experience for fans of the genre.
- #25 Blood Bowl 3
78% matchMixed49% of 5,516 reviews2023
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 51.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Brutal, crazy, tactical… this is BLOOD BOWL! The iconic death sport returns with the new video game of fantasy football faithfully using the latest board game rules and new content. Create your team, then crush, mulch and cheat your way to the top... leaving your opponents in the graveyard.
Why similar: Sports 47.2%, Multiplayer 25.3%, PvP 24.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based sports game that leans heavily into the personality and over-the-top nature of fantasy sports.
- #26 MLB 9 Innings Rivals 26
75% 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 51.5% ★, Sports 23.1%, Multiplayer 6.8%, PvP 6.1%, eSports 4.8% ★
- #27 Out of the Park Baseball 26
73% 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 40.7% ★, Sports 31%, Simulation 9.6%, Family Friendly 8.6%, PvP 6.3%
- #28 Out of the Park Baseball 27
71% 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 43.9% ★, Sports 37.1%, Simulation 12.2%, PvP 3.9%, Multiplayer 2.6%
- #29 Super Psycho Baseball
69% matchVery Positive92% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: internetcharlesPub: Giant Scam Industries
Windows
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 71.8% ★, Sports 28%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #30 TopSpin 2K25
71% 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 56.3%, Simulation 12.2%, Multiplayer 11.5%, PvP 11%, Family Friendly 7.8%
- #31 NBA 2K25
68% matchMixed59% of 42,427 reviews2024
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 34.1 hrsMean: 99.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 46%, eSports 22.5% ★, Simulation 12.3%, PvP 11.3%, Multiplayer 7.6%
- #32 Tennis Elbow 4
66% 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 47.1%, Simulation 14.2%, PvP 13.9%, Multiplayer 11.7%, eSports 11.4% ★
- #33 Rugby 22
70% 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 50.6%, Simulation 14%, eSports 10.6% ★, Family Friendly 9.2%, PvP 7.2%
- #34 Legend Bowl
69% matchVery Positive87% of 945 reviews2021
Dev: Super Pixel Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Legend Bowl is a throwback to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit football games of the past. Take to the gridiron and fight your way to becoming a football legend! Enjoy sim-style gameplay, realistic weather, detailed stats, franchise mode, tournament mode, fully customizable rosters, and much much more!
Why similar: Sports 51.5%, eSports 19.2% ★, PvP 16.3%, Simulation 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #35 PBA Pro Bowling 2023
69% matchMixed67% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: FarSight Studios
Windows
The ultimate bowling game is back with PBA Pro Bowling 2023! Become a PBA legend with the completely re-designed single player Career Mode or compete in Online matches and tournaments against your friends and rivals as yourself or as any of today’s top PBA bowlers.
Why similar: Sports 46.3%, eSports 20% ★, Simulation 16%, PvP 9.4%, Multiplayer 7.4%
- #36 Baseball Mogul 2015
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 56 reviews2015
Dev: Sports Mogul, Inc.
Windows
Baseball Mogul 2015® is the 17th version of the "best baseball simulation you can buy" (PC Gamer).The groundbreaking franchise that revolutionized sports games continues to redefine the way you run and manage your favorite baseball team. Control any team from 1901-2014 and bring your team to the promise land.
Why similar: Baseball 54.8% ★, Sports 35.3%, Simulation 9.9%
- #37 Franchise Hockey Manager 4
70% matchMixed65% of 146 reviews2017
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The Most Hockey Ever! Franchise Hockey Manager 4 is the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy game available. FHM 4 is officially licensed by the NHL®, includes real 2017-18 rosters, packs even more features than any of its predecessors, and takes the series to a whole new level in terms of realism and gameplay.
Why similar: Sports 79.8%, Simulation 20.2%
- #38 Home Run High
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Train your baseball players and create a winning team!
Why similar: Baseball 55.3% ★, Sports 33%, Simulation 11.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #39 Pinball FX3
67% matchVery Positive88% of 5,345 reviews2017
Dev: Zen Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 37.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Pinball FX3 is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition.
Why similar: Sports 30%, Family Friendly 24.4%, Simulation 22.2%, Multiplayer 20.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #40 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: Baseball 44.8% ★, Sports 21.7%, eSports 12.1% ★, Multiplayer 7.2%, PvP 6.8%
