Games Like EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 (2026)

Shared: local-multiplayer, tier:aaa

The on-court feel is genuinely the best it has ever been, but that VC economy is still standing at half-court, hand out, waiting for your wallet.

Shared: Franchise Mode

Strong on-court basketball let down by a PC port stuck on last-gen visuals, an aggressive VC monetisation system, and a MyCareer mode that desperately wants you to be an influencer instead of an athlete.

Shared: Annual Sports Sim

Rush mode finally gives your squad a reason to huddle around one screen again, but two years of annual copy-paste means FC 25 only earns its spot in your library at a serious discount.

Shared: Franchise Mode

Paying full price for a last-gen basketball port that gates real progression behind a Virtual Currency wall is a hard sell, even if you love the sport.

Shared: Annual Sports Sim

If you and three mates argue about football every Saturday, this is your game. If you were hoping EA's rebrand would fix years of FUT frustration, lower your expectations before clicking buy.