Rank 01Games like AFL 23
- 24 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked AFL 23 also play
The closest matches to AFL 23: AFL 26, AFL Evolution 2, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23, Rugby 22, and NBA 2K25. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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NBA 2K25
Why this: Explores grindy, like AFL 23.
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WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as AFL 23.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Big Ant Studios
- Price: $59.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 45% of 376 reviews
- Genres: Sports, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Career management mode
- Deep team customization options
- Goal kicking feels authentic
- Challenging
- Competitive
- Grim
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Why this: Also e-sports and Team-Based, like AFL 23.
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Why this: Same competitive mood as AFL 23.
Pro Cycling Manager 2019
Why this: Same challenging mood as AFL 23.
Pro Jank Footy
Why this: Explores sports, like AFL 23.
More from Big Ant Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by Big Ant Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Cricket 19
Why this: Same challenging mood as AFL 23.
Cricket 24
Why this: Explores sports, like AFL 23.
Cricket 22
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as AFL 23.
Don Bradman Cricket 14
Why this: Same intense mood as AFL 23.
TIEBREAK+: Official Game of the ATP and WTA
Why this: Shares player progression with AFL 23.
Cricket 26 - The Official Game of the Ashes
Why this: Explores grindy, like AFL 23.
About AFL 23
The closest matches to AFL 23: AFL 26, AFL Evolution 2, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23, Rugby 22, and NBA 2K25. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If AFL 23 is your kind of game, the closest matches are AFL 26, AFL Evolution 2 and EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, competitive and grim, and single out its ai issues and broken physics. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
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Is AFL 23 worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 46% of 376 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $59.99 (checked Nov 7).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Career management mode
- Deep team customization options
- Goal kicking feels authentic
- Lets players pick favorite athletes
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Big Ant are building a reputation for half-baked, bug filled, mediocre games, and AFL 23 is no exception. Huge hype, but they have underwhelmed once again - even with the numerous patches the title has received. The game is finally in a…”
“Big Ant have proven to completely lost their respect for players. I used to go in to bat for them, they made the best ever AFL game imo 'AFL Live'. They released this game about 50% finished, and then never apologised. The CEO blamed…”
People who play it also play: AFL 26, AFL Evolution 2, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23
Frequently asked about AFL 23
Can I run it?
Does AFL 23 run on Steam Deck?
AFL 23 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does AFL 23 cost?
AFL 23 is listed on Steam at 59.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does AFL 23 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — AFL 23 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to AFL 23?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside AFL 23 are AFL 26, AFL Evolution 2, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23.
Who developed AFL 23?
AFL 23 was developed by Big Ant Studios and published by Nacon.