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Games like WWE 2K18

If WWE 2K18 is your kind of game, the closest matches are WWE 2K17, WWE 2K19 and WWE 2K16 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, epic and immersive. 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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About WWE 2K18: NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K18 will be shutdown as of 6/30/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

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Players who liked WWE 2K18 also play

Steam players who put hours into WWE 2K18 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. WWE 2K17

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Top pick for WWE 2K18 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K17 will be shutdown as of 6/30/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2017SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. WWE 2K19

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Second-strongest match for WWE 2K18 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K19 will be shutdown as of 6/30/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2018SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. WWE 2K16

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Third-strongest match for WWE 2K18 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    The newest addition to the flagship WWE video game franchise will deliver fun, authentic and hard-hitting action, including returning fan-favourite features and game modes, new innovations and more!

    2016SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. WWE 2K20

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for WWE 2K18 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K20 will be shutdown as of 6/30/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2019SportsSimulationSteam ↗
  5. WWE 2K22

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Ranked #5 for WWE 2K18 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K22 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2023. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

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  6. WWE 2K24

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Ranked #6 for WWE 2K18 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals in WWE 2K24, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.

    2024SportsSimulationDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. WWE 2K26

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Ranked #7 for WWE 2K18 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    The show never stops in WWE 2K26! Step into CM Punk’s 2K Showcase, dominate with 400+ Superstars and Legends, and unleash chaos with all-new match types.

    2026SportsSimulation69.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Wrestling Cardboard Championship

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for WWE 2K18 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    In the WCC, cardboard boxes with unique skills and moves, fight in large arenas based on Madison Square Garden, Arena Mexico and the Tokyo Dome.

    2024ActionSportsIndie7.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to WWE 2K18

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. WWE 2K16

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Reviewers of WWE 2K18 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    The newest addition to the flagship WWE video game franchise will deliver fun, authentic and hard-hitting action, including returning fan-favourite features and game modes, new innovations and more!

    2016SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. WWE 2K19

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Reviewers of WWE 2K18 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K19 will be shutdown as of 6/30/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2018SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. WWE 2K22

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Reviewers of WWE 2K18 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K22 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2023. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2022SportsSimulationSteam ↗
  4. WWE 2K24

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Reviewers of WWE 2K18 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals in WWE 2K24, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.

    2024SportsSimulationDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. WWE 2K17

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Reviewers of WWE 2K18 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K17 will be shutdown as of 6/30/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2017SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. WWE 2K20

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of WWE 2K18 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K20 will be shutdown as of 6/30/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2019SportsSimulationSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!

    2021IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Dota 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

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  5. Where Winds Meet

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.

    2025ActionAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Rec Room

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all.

    2021AdventureMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Totally Accurate Battlegrounds

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Grab your balloon crossbow and trusty inflatable hammer, because things are about to get wobbly! Be the last weirdo standing in the world-leading physics-based Battle Royale game.

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Crusader Kings II

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

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More from Visual Concepts

Other recommendable Steam games by Visual Concepts, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. NBA 2K20

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind WWE 2K18. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K20 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2021. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2019SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. NBA 2K23

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind WWE 2K18. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    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.

    2022SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. NBA 2K24

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind WWE 2K18. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    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.

    2023SportsSimulationDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. NBA 2K25

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind WWE 2K18. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    Command every court with authenticity and realism Powered by ProPLAY™, giving you ultimate control over how you play in NBA 2K25. Define your legacy in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W.

    2024SportsSimulation69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. NBA 2K22

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with WWE 2K18.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind WWE 2K18. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K22 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2023. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2021SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. NBA 2K21

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind WWE 2K18. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K21 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2020SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. NBA 2K26

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with WWE 2K18.

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind WWE 2K18. Shares Sports with WWE 2K18.

    Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now. Showcase your bag of moves with hyper realism, Powered by ProPLAY™, and challenge your friends, or rivals, in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes—and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.

    2025Sports69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. NBA 2K19

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Visual Concepts, the studio behind WWE 2K18. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NBA 2K celebrates 20 years of redefining what sports gaming can be. NBA 2K19 continues to push limits as it brings gaming one step closer to real-life basketball excitement and culture.

    2018SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. WWE 2K17

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K17 will be shutdown as of 6/30/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2017SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. WWE 2K19

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    NOTE: All multiplayer servers for WWE 2K19 will be shutdown as of 6/30/2022. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

    2018SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. WWE 2K16

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with WWE 2K18.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with WWE 2K18.

    The newest addition to the flagship WWE video game franchise will deliver fun, authentic and hard-hitting action, including returning fan-favourite features and game modes, new innovations and more!

    2016SportsSimulationDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about WWE 2K18

Is WWE 2K18 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — WWE 2K18 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
Does WWE 2K18 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — WWE 2K18 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to WWE 2K18?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside WWE 2K18 are WWE 2K17, WWE 2K19, WWE 2K16.
Who developed WWE 2K18?
WWE 2K18 was developed by Visual Concepts, Yuke's Co., LTD and published by 2K.

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