EA Sports UFC 5 similar games & best alternatives

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EA Sports UFC 5

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2023

Should you play it?

What works

  • Realistic and detailed damage system
  • Fluid and responsive combat mechanics
  • Extensive fighter customization
  • Engaging competitive online modes
  • High-quality graphics and animations

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive and shallow career mode
  • Ground game can feel complex and less fun
  • Roster lacks some current fighters at launch
  • Occasional glitches and input issues
  • Microtransactions and dlc pricing concerns

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

More fantastical

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Less dominating

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From the same developer

From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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EA Sports UFC 5: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026