Single-player games like Madden NFL 23
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Madden NFL 23, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Madden NFL 22
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
Madden NFL 22 is where gameday happens. All-new features in Franchise include staff management, an enhanced scenario engine, and weekly strategy. Share avatar progress and player class between Face of The Franchise and The Yard with unified progression.
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NBA 2K24
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
This product will no longer be available for purchase as of 10/30/2025. NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K24 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2025. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.
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EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
FIFA 23 brings The World’s Game to the pitch, with HyperMotion2 Technology, men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup™, women’s club teams, cross-play features**, and more.
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Madden NFL 21
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
Go All Out in Madden NFL 21 where a fearless new generation of rising NFL stars is poised to change the game. Packed with fresh new features and innovative gameplay enhancements, Madden NFL 21 delivers new levels of ingenuity and control developed to inspire creativity on and off the field.
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Legend Bowl
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Madden NFL 23.
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!
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College Bowl
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Madden NFL 23.
College Bowl is a beautifully pixelated on-field simulation of American Football! Challenge college rivals on your way to winning a National title! Take on various game modes, including a deep Dynasty mode with in-depth recruiting, scouting, stat tracking, ranking, bowl games, yearly goals and more!
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NBA 2K23
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
Rise to the occasion in NBA 2K23. Showcase your talent in MyCAREER. Pair All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build your own dynasty in MyGM, or guide the NBA in a new direction with MyLEAGUE. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in PLAY NOW and feel true-to-life gameplay.
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F1® 2021
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
Every story has a beginning in F1® 2021, the official videogame of the 2021 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Enjoy the stunning new features of F1® 2021, including the thrilling story experience ‘Braking Point’, two-player Career, and get even closer to the grid with ‘Real-Season Start’.
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Madden NFL 24
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
Experience the newest iteration of FieldSENSE™ in Madden NFL 24. More realistic character movement and smarter AI gives you control to play out your gameplay strategy with the confidence to dominate any opponent.
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EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
Hit like you mean it with FieldSENSE™ powered by BOOM Tech. Experience how the new physics-informed dynamic tackling system unlocks realistic collisions & new gameplay animations on both sides of the ball.
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EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system to convert thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real NFL data into more explosive gameplay.