Choose PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018
Choose PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 launched in 2017.
PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 vs eFootball PES 2020
PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 and eFootball PES 2020 both land in Sports on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Sports games on Steam. PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 (2017) is 2 years older than eFootball PES 2020 (2019). eFootball PES 2020 scores higher on Steam reviews (70.5% positive) than PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 (60% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose eFootball PES 2020
Choose eFootball PES 2020 if you want the PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 70.5% positive across 1,877 reviews.
Both PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 and eFootball PES 2020 sit in Sports on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 |  eFootball PES 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Sports | Sports |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (395 reviews) | 70.5% positive (1,877 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. | Konami Digital Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Sports games on Steam.
- PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 (2017) is 2 years older than eFootball PES 2020 (2019).
- eFootball PES 2020 scores higher on Steam reviews (70.5% positive) than PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 (60% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 is Deck Playable, eFootball PES 2020 is Deck Verified.
PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 vs eFootball PES 2020 — FAQ
- Which is better, PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 or eFootball PES 2020?
- On Steam reviews eFootball PES 2020 scores higher (70.5% positive) than PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 (60% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, eFootball PES 2020 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 or eFootball PES 2020 first?
- If you want chronology, PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 (2017) came out before eFootball PES 2020 (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 and eFootball PES 2020 similar?
- They overlap on Sports on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 and eFootball PES 2020 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2018 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; eFootball PES 2020 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.