FIFA 22 similar games & best alternatives

FIFA 22

PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S • 2021

Should you play it?

Powered by Football™, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 22 brings the game even closer to the real thing with fundamental gameplay advances and a new season of innovation across every mode.

What works
  • Realistic and immersive football gameplay
  • Strong family and social bonding opportunities
  • Good graphics and soundtrack
  • Multiple game modes including career and ultimate team
  • Active modding community enhancing experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Bugs and technical issues reported
  • Online matchmaking and lag problems
  • Some repetitive gameplay and grind
  • Frustration with ai and competitive balance
  • Price and microtransaction concerns

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Soccer Online: Ball 3D

  • Pro Soccer Online

  • Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings

  • Front Office Football Eight

  • Cricket 19

  • FURIDASHI: Drift Cyber Sport

  • RDS - The Official Drift Videogame

  • REMATCH

  • Bounty: Drag Racing
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Front Office Football Eight

  • Bounty: Drag Racing

  • Premium Bowling
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Continuation

    Once Human

Similarity map

Explore nearby similar games and see why they’re close.

How to use the graph
Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

FIFA 22: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Fantasy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    3

    "Players can choose different clubs, power-ups, and strategies to complete levels, allowing personal control over gameplay."

    Capsule for Worms Crazy Golf Worms Crazy Golf

    "Players can choose different modes, create clubs, manage teams, and customize gameplay style, indicating a good level of control and personal decision-making."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game is easy to learn but hard to master with a high skill ceiling in tactical combat and strategic planning."

    Capsule for Inkulinati Inkulinati

    "The game is described as easy to learn but hard to master, with skill-based gameplay and tactical depth, providing challenges and feedback on performance."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    4

    "Strong competitive elements with ranked modes, matchmaking, and skill-based online play are emphasized in reviews."

    Capsule for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2

    "Strong competitive elements through online multiplayer, Ultimate Team mode, ranked matches, and leaderboards are emphasized in reviews."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    4

    "Players report long playtimes, habitual return, and addiction to the game."

    Capsule for Once Human Once Human

    "Many players report long playtimes, addiction, and habitual play, with some describing it as a lifeline and a game they keep returning to."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    3

    "Supports multiplayer cooperative play and team matches, though solo play is also common."

    Capsule for Rusted Warfare - RTS Rusted Warfare - RTS

    "Cooperative play is supported, including playing with friends and family, Pro Clubs mode, and shared experiences, though some complaints about matchmaking exist."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    2

    "Some creativity in movement techniques and modding community, but core gameplay follows designed levels."

    Capsule for Celeste Celeste

    "Some customization in career mode, club creation, kits, and modding community enhances creative expression, though core gameplay follows structured rules."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    2

    "Competitive play includes exerting superiority over others, with some reports of toxic behavior."

    Capsule for DRAGON BALL FighterZ DRAGON BALL FighterZ

    "Competitive modes involve exerting superiority over others, but also reports of toxic behavior and frustration with unfair play indicate some domination aspects."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players use the game to escape real life stress, enjoy immersive survival and social experiences."

    Capsule for Unturned Unturned

    "Players use the game to escape real-life stress, bond with family, and find joy and relaxation during difficult times."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -3

    "Most players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or pressure."

    Capsule for Injustice™ 2 Injustice™ 2

    "Most players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, with little indication of obligation or pressure to play."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    2

    "Players explore different game modes, skill builds, and strategies, though some routines develop over time."

    Capsule for BrainBread 2 BrainBread 2

    "Players explore different modes, tactics, and modding options, though some follow established routines in career or Ultimate Team modes."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    -2

    "Gameplay centers on known football environments and teams; limited emphasis on discovering new areas or secrets."

    Capsule for College Bowl College Bowl

    "Gameplay mostly occurs in familiar football environments and modes; limited emphasis on discovering new areas or secrets."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    3

    "Customization of player models, kits, and team branding allows for personal expression within the community."

    Capsule for IOSoccer IOSoccer

    "Customization of clubs, kits, player appearance, and modding allows for personal expression within the game."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    -3

    "Game aims for realistic soccer simulation rather than imaginative or fictional scenarios."

    Capsule for IOSoccer IOSoccer

    "The game focuses on realistic football simulation and tactics rather than imaginative or fictional scenarios."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    4

    "Strong community and social bonding reported, especially between family members and friends playing together."

    Capsule for The Escapists 2 The Escapists 2

    "Strong community and social bonding reported, especially family play and shared experiences with friends."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players develop skills, level up characters, and improve tactics over time."

    Capsule for Rebel Cops Rebel Cops

    "Players develop skills, learn tactics, and improve over time, especially in competitive and career modes."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -4

    "Game involves sedentary play with no physical activity; some players report long sessions and addictive play."

    Capsule for Our Adventurer Guild Our Adventurer Guild

    "The game is sedentary with no physical activity; some players report excessive play and addiction."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires active engagement and attention; not typically used as background or filler activity."

    Capsule for Starbound Starbound

    "Requires focused attention and active engagement; not typically used as background or filler activity."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    3

    "Close social interactions occur through cooperative play with friends and family, fostering emotional connection."

    Capsule for Containment Initiative Containment Initiative

    "Close social interactions occur through cooperative play with family and friends, fostering emotional connections."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    2

    "Career mode includes some team management and leadership roles, but mostly player-focused progression."

    Capsule for MotoGP™22 MotoGP™22

    "Career mode and club management provide leadership roles, though many players focus on playing rather than directing others."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Players accumulate units, upgrades, and mods; career mode features leagues and team development."

    Capsule for Clatter Clatter

    "Strong emphasis on accumulating players, upgrades, and team development in career and Ultimate Team modes."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    3

    "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, balancing challenge and flow despite some frustrations."

    Capsule for Used Cars Simulator Used Cars Simulator

    "Many players find the game relaxing and a source of flow, though some report frustration and tension in competitive modes."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Good graphics, sound design, and immersive effects provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    Capsule for Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 3 Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 3

    "Good graphics, soundtracks, and immersive presentation provide sensory enjoyment and emotional fun."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    3

    "Ranked modes and online leaderboards offer recognition and social status."

    Capsule for DRAGON BALL FighterZ DRAGON BALL FighterZ

    "Online modes and leaderboards offer recognition and social status among peers."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    -2

    "Minimal narrative and lore; story is secondary to gameplay and mostly context-free."

    Capsule for Until You Fall Until You Fall

    "Minimal narrative content; mostly context-free gameplay with some lore and career mode elements."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    4

    "Tactical gameplay requires planning, positioning, and resource management with meaningful strategic decisions."

    Capsule for Langrisser I & II Langrisser I & II

    "Tactical depth and strategic planning are important in gameplay, team management, and match execution."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    3

    "Competitive matches and challenging AI provide suspense and excitement."

    Capsule for Cricket 19 Cricket 19

    "Competitive matches and close games provide suspense and excitement, though some players find AI predictable."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    2

    "Players find good value especially when purchased on sale; some complaints about price relative to content."

    Capsule for Car For Sale Simulator 2023 Car For Sale Simulator 2023

    "Many players find good value especially when purchased on sale; some criticize price and microtransactions."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    -5

    "The game focuses on constructive sports gameplay without combat or destruction."

    Capsule for Cricket 19 Cricket 19

    "The game is focused on sports and constructive gameplay, with no combat or destructive elements."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    -4

    "No survival or threat avoidance; gameplay occurs in stable, low-risk environments."

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    "Low emphasis on survival or threat avoidance; gameplay occurs in stable, low-risk environments."

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Last update: 01/06/2026