10 Best Sports Simulation Games in 2022 (Rocket League, Steep, and More)

Rocket League is soccer with people playing as cars, also known as "soccar." This game is easy to learn but tough to master. It has casual and competitive matches, as well as a fully-featured offline Season Mode. There are also mutators and extra modes that let you play car basketball, hockey, and more.

Some reviewers dislike that after Epic Games acquired Rocket League, players from all platforms are now forced to create an Epic Games account. The Epic Games servers also sometimes have issues.

Most reviewers find that this game is fun for players of all skill levels. They like the physics-based gameplay, variety of car customizations, arena designs, and excellent soundtrack. They especially like the cross-platform support and four-player split-screen function.

Super Mega Baseball 3 has comprehensive offline and online modes, along with vastly improved graphics from the previous games. There are 14 richly-detailed ballparks and competitive leaderboard scorings. Each season can be customized from the length to details like the players' appearances.

A few reviewers complain that this game is too unrealistic, especially compared to the previous edition of this game. However, most reviewers find that this game is a great balance between arcade and simulation. They enjoy its deep customization system and entertaining gameplay.

F1, or Formula 1, is a racing game inspired by real life. You can create a driver, choose a sponsor and engine supplier, hire teammates, and compete. There's also split-screen co-op racing and steering assist. This 2020 version includes all the official teams, drivers, and 22 circuits.

Some reviewers complain of bugs, especially in multiplayer mode. They also say the matchmaking can be lacking. Besides that, most reviewers find that F1 2020 is greatly improved from F1 2019. They like its exciting gameplay, interesting team management, and excellent AI.

Football Manager 2021 is one of the most realistic sports management games on the market. Besides general management, you will also have to properly communicate with your players, and the wrong words can hurt your team's morale. There are over 50 nations and 2,500 clubs to choose from.

Some reviewers that are long-time fans of this series complain about the UI and the AI being too unintelligent. Overall, most reviewers are very satisfied with this game's high-quality graphics and detailed analytics. They also appreciated the improved match engine.

Mario Tennis Aces is a tennis game with those fan-favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters. You can play with up to four players in local or online multiplayer, including online tournaments. There's also an adventure mode that takes you on missions and boss battles.

A few reviewers feel that the adventure mode is a bit repetitive. They also report that some characters are significantly overpowered, and the mechanics are much more simple than tennis in real life. 

Other than that, most reviewers love how this game is easy to learn but hard to master. They say it's a good balance between arcade fun and tennis strategy. They also like that this game is great for exercise.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 is a remake of the previous games with nostalgic soundtracks and trick combos. Besides the original game modes, there are also local two-player and online multiplayer modes. If you want to get creative, you can also create parks and skaters.

Some reviewers feel that the gameplay has issues and is too similar to the previous games. They also say that the multiplayer mode lacks direction. However, most reviewers praise this game for its greatly improved graphics and amazing soundtrack.

Play as Mario, Sonic, or any of their other friends in various Olympic sports. There are plenty of action-packed sporting events, including skateboarding, surfing, and racing. There are also Dream Events that make the normal games even more exciting. Lastly, there are retro 2D sports events from 1964.

A few reviewers state that the controls can be complicated on certain games, especially for younger children. However, most reviewers say that it's a fun family game. They love the large variety of games and appreciate the feel of the retro games.

Steep has a massive open world that takes place in the Alps, where the snow is seemingly endless. You can use a variety of equipment, including skis, wingsuits, snowboards, and paragliders. Best of all, you can explore the world and compete with your friends.

Reviewers dislike how this game can only be played online and takes you back to the menu whenever you disconnect. They also state that there's too much paid in-game content. 

Overall, most reviewers praise this game for its gorgeous graphics, engaging gameplay, and soundtrack. They say it's a good mix between realism and goofiness. They also report that this is a great game to play with friends.

This game is football, except with mutants, monsters, and lots of blood. Players win by achieving the highest score or killing all their opponents. There are 18 unique fields and 18 teams of different monsters, like skeletal deadheads, mutated humans, and monstrous orcs.

Reviewers say this game's AI can be repetitive and annoying. They also find that this game is too easy on normal mode, but it can be way too hard if the difficulty is increased.

Despite these issues, most reviewers love the pure ridiculousness of this "blood bowl" game. They praise its crass strategies and hilarity, saying it's a great option for people who are not usually into sports games.

Play mini-golf at the same time as up to 12 friends in Golf With Your Friends. Normal mini-golf rules and restrictions do not apply in this game. Maps include unique themes, explosions, basketball goals, and more. There's also a level editor and many customizable options.

A few reviewers stated that this game can be buggy at times. However, most reviewers praise this game for its exciting gameplay, extensive workshop content, many adjustable settings, and diverse maps. They like that all the players can play each hole simultaneously.