Single-player games like Madden NFL 23
Below are 12 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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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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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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Football Manager 2022
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
The closest thing to real football management. FM22 brings new, progressive ways to find your winning edge, instill your footballing style and earn it on the pitch.
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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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Axis Football 2023
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.
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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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Super Mega Baseball 3
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
Run up the score in a relaxed slugfest or push the limits of your reflexes in this refined baseball simulator. The third entry in the series features all-new Franchise and Online Leagues modes, major graphical enhancements, and on-field additions including pickoffs and situational player traits.
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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 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.
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EA SPORTS™ College Football 27
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
Step into the modern era of college football, where personal ambition meets program pride. Balance expectations, identity, and everything Saturday demands while immersed in traditions and pageantry of game day.
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EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27
Single-player alternative to Madden NFL 23 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Madden NFL 23.
Run the league one decision at a time. EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27, powered by the all-new Persona Engine.