The Ultimate Guide to Sports Games with the Most Realistic Gameplay

The Ultimate Guide to Sports Games with the Most Realistic Gameplay

Looking for sports games that feel like the real thing? This ultimate guide breaks down what “realistic” actually means, today’s most authentic titles by sport and platform, and the settings and gear that make any sim feel better. Wherever possible, we cite official sources and technical docs so you can verify claims before you buy.

Quick picks: most realistic by sport

• Racing (PC): iRacing; Assetto Corsa Competizione; rFactor 2
• Racing (Console): Gran Turismo 7 (PS5, PSVR2); Forza Motorsport (XSX|S/PC); F1 24 (multi-platform)
• Soccer (Football): EA Sports FC 24; eFootball 2024
• American Football: Madden NFL 24
• Basketball: NBA 2K24
• Baseball: MLB The Show 24
• Hockey: NHL 24
• Golf: EA Sports PGA Tour
• Tennis: TopSpin 2K25
• Combat Sports: EA Sports UFC 5; Undisputed (PC Early Access)

Note: Versions listed are the most recent major releases as of late 2024.