There’s almost literally no gap or lull between sports seasons. When one sport ends, another is around to pick up the slack. As such, you’ll get to play all sorts of sports games around the whole calendar year! Here are a few to look forward to next year in fact.
#12 WWE 2K23
- Developer: Visual Concepts
- Publisher: 2K Sports
- Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
- Release date: March 14, 2023
Another entry to the WWE 2K franchise came out this year. WWE 2K23 is the latest installment for the series, highlighting John Cena as this year’s Showcase athlete. Of course, outside of the 2K Showcase game mode, players will find a variety of game modes here to face off against each other. Included in the mix is the first time WarGames is being introduced to the series. Additionally, players can take the role of their favorite WWE superstar on the roster today, along with past legends who have since retired. Finally, of course, players will also get to create their own unique wrestler to attempt to rise up the ranks.
#11 Forza Motorsport
- Developer: Turn 10 Studios
- Publisher: Microsoft Studios
- Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S
- Release date: October 10, 2023
Who doesn’t love to race cars? Who doesn’t love to go and take the pedal to the metal and go as fast as possible? Who doesn’t love going down beautiful tracks and seeing what might happen to them? Exactly, many people do. So, to that end, you should check out Forza Motorsport.
The game brings over 500 cars to bear so that gamers can pick the perfect ride for them no matter what they do. If they decide to go into the campaign mode, they’ll have plenty to do there. If they want to race with friends in multiplayer, they’ll have plenty of options there, too.
So what are you waiting for? Get in and drive!
#10 EA Sports PGA Tour
- Developer: EA Sports
- Publisher: EA
- Platforms: PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S
- Release date: April 7, 2023
Now there’s a name for you, are they trying to go the “Untitled Goose Game” route here? It’s hard to tell. Anyway, the EA Sports PGA Tour is indeed the next golf game for the PGA. Who aren’t exactly in top form right now because of all that’s going on with the OTHER golf league that is trying to steal their thunder in a variety of ways.
This latest installment comes with some additional tweaks to the gameplay system, giving players a bit more of a realistic gameplay experience. With a wide range of courses and playable tour athletes, Golf fans will not want to pass this game over.
#9 Soccer Story
- Release date: Nov 29, 2023
- Developer: Panic Barn
- Publisher: No More Robots
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Imagine a world where a “calamity” has made it so that no one can play soccer, and most don’t even remember it. Then, one day a magical soccer ball comes from the heavens and chooses you to be the “savior” of the soccer world!
This is Soccer Story, an adventure RPG where you will need to travel the world to solve puzzles and spread the good gospel of the sport of soccer.
You’ll be able to play full on matches with other characters in the game, including apparently a group of sharks, as well as toddlers. It’s wacky, it’s funny, it’s a soccer RPG.
#8 Formula Bwoah
- Release date: May 26, 2023
- Developer: HarthLabs
- Publisher: HarthLabs
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
While the name sounds a bit weird, Formula Bwoah is honestly a true motorsport racing game, just done in the arcade style so you’ll have a little more fun with it overall. Plus, the game focuses a lot on the strategic elements of the sport versus just racing.
For example, you’ll have the option to choose between a variety of tires that you can put on the track, each of which will obviously affect how you race. You’ll also be able to determine what mode to put your engine in, as well as when to go in for a pit stop.
Your choices matter, so pick the best ones to win the race!
#7 Blood Bowl III
- Release date: February 23, 2023
- Developer: Cyanide
- Publisher: Nacon
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5
What happens when the races of a fantasy game decide to not fight wars and instead fight in an arena sports league? Blood Bowl III is what happens! Ok, technically Blood Bowl happens but this is the third title in the line so Blood Bowl III happens!!!!
In the game you’ll pick between 12 different races and build up your teams to take on your foes and ensure they lose. Remember, this is Blood Bowl, so there is going to be a LOT of violence going on. To the extent that you’re going to be shocked just how violent it can be.
But manage your team well and you’ll make it through the season and be called a champ!
#6 UFL
- Release date: TBA 2023
- Developer: Strikerz
- Publisher: Strikerz
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S
You might know that the FIFA line of soccer games is pretty much dead. Mainly because the games “alliance” between FIFA and EA is now dead due to a large cost disparity. The point here is that a new soccer/futbol game needs to come out to fill the void.
UFL is aiming to be that. It’s promising t be a soccer game that’ll not only be “fair to play” but truly be one that you don’t have to “pay to win” in. Which is something FIFA was infamous for in regards to buying certain players if you spent enough money.
The team are clearly committed to their goal, so we’ll have to see next year if they can deliver on the quality title fans are expecting.
#5 Desta: The Memories Between
- Developer: Ustwo
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
- Release date: April 26, 2023
- Publishers: Ustwo, ustwo games
We’ll admit, Desta: The Memories Between is NOT your typical sports game, in fact, the game you’ll be playing in the title is labeled as “metaphorical”.
You play as Desta, who every night will go into a special world where she can interact with people and other entities simply by throwing a ball around to “alter conversations”, solve puzzles, and battle other creatures with a variety of trick shots.
You won’t be alone on the field of play though as you’ll soon meet allies who have their own connections to the world. Find them, and learn more about what’s going on! You know, as you make sure your game is on point.
#4 NBA 2K24
- Developer: Visual Concepts
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC
- Release date: September 8, 2023
- Publishers: 2K
The NBA season is here, and things are already off to an interesting start. If you want to join in the fun as the season goes on, you’ll want to get NBA 2K24!
The game aims to give you the most realistic simulation of the NBA that’s possible and let you feel like you are the players in the league and not just 3D models of them.
Regardless of the team you pick, it’s up to you to lead them to glory as you battle some of the best players around. Then, take things online and school your friends and rivals to show them who’s the best on the court.
#3 Madden NFL 24
- Developer: EA
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
- Release date: August 18, 2023
- Publishers: EA
The NFL season is in full swing, and it’s up in the air who will be the frontrunner for the title and who will make the biggest splash to prove their contenders for the Super Bowl. But why wait for the action to happen when you can simply live it out yourself?
Madden NFL 24 is the latest edition in the beloved sports franchise, and you’ll see really quickly how advanced this game is. What team will you choose to take you to the Super Bowl? Do you think you can take on all challengers, no matter who they are? You’ll find out once you kick the ball to start the game!
#2 NHL 24
- Developer: EA
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
- Release date: October 6, 2023
- Publishers: EA
Hockey has been on the minds of many people over the last several years because of the quality of play and unique upsets that have been going on in the league. With the season on and the Stanley Cup race started anew, now is the perfect time to play for yourself via NHL 24!
The game will let you take to the ice as your favorite teams and players to see if you can be the best and defeat the rest. The gameplay is fast and frenetic, and you won’t want to take your eyes off of it for a single moment.
Will you be hoisting up the cup at the end of the season?
#1 MLB The Show 23
- Developer: San Diego Studio
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
- Release date: March 28, 2023
- Publishers: Sony Interactive Entertainment
The MLB season may have just ended, but that doesn’t mean the season has to be over for you! MLB The Show 23 will allow you to play the game you love to watch and make your own history!
After all, for most of you, your team didn’t win the World Series. So now is your time to change that by picking your squad and leading them to victory in a way that they couldn’t do on their own! Build your team up and take on the other league teams, and then go online to see how you stack up against other players!
Play ball!
Disclaimer: This article was updated on 11/8/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.
