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MMA Simulator vs OPEN GUARD

MMA Simulator and OPEN GUARD both land in Sports, Indie, Simulation 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 share Sports, Indie, Simulation on Steam. 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 MMA Simulator

Choose MMA Simulator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. MMA Simulator launched in 2018.

Choose OPEN GUARD

Choose OPEN GUARD if you want a Strategy and Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input.

Both MMA Simulator and OPEN GUARD sit in Sports, Indie, and Simulation on Steam, 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

MMA Simulator vs OPEN GUARD — Steam metadata comparison
MMA Simulator — Steam game coverMMA SimulatorOPEN GUARD — Steam game coverOPEN GUARD
Released2018
GenresSports, Indie, SimulationSports, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownPrice unknown
Steam reviews40% positive (20 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersZever GamesAidan Goy

Side by side

MMA Simulator vs OPEN GUARD — FAQ

Are MMA Simulator and OPEN GUARD similar?
They overlap on Sports, Indie, Simulation 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.
MMA Simulator vs OPEN GUARD — Verdict (2026) · imho.run