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Best Sports games in 2026

The 53 best Sports games, ranked from 8,941 critic and player ratings.

The best Sports game right now is SSX 3 — updated November 2026.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Each game is ranked in one genre only, the one that defines it best, so the same title never tops two different genre charts.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
  • 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 8,941 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 50

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01 SSX 3 SSX 3 2003 · 91 ratings Players can discover the open mountain in the newest version of the smash-hit SSX snowboarding franchise. SSX 3 allows gamers to go anywhere gravity will take them. Players will discover a colossal mountain where they can immerse themselves in a free-roaming snow paradise. The ultimate all-mountain experience, SSX 3 features all-new events and courses, awe-inspiring tricks and a cast of cool, customisable characters. Discover the open terrain, explore its hidden crevices, and conquer its peaks. Produced under the EA SPORTS BIG brand, the SSX 3 development team at EA Canada is adding technologies that bring to life rich natural graphics such as snow that sparkles and blows in the wind and realistic character shadowing. A new gameplay experience allows users to seamlessly ride from one awesome area to the next- entering competitions, taking on Big Challenges and discovering hidden collectibles. SSX 3 has blown out the trick component with unlimited combos and new, over-the-top tricks. In addition to the new boarding venues, Big Challenges rewards players for completing any of the more than 100 unique challenges as they explore the mountain's vast world. Grind billboards, board press logs, even hand plant the fence line. The musical soundtrack features a broad range of music from artists including the X-Ecutioners, Felix Da Housecat, Queens of the Stone Age, N.E.R.D., and many more. 93 /100
02 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1999 · 248 ratings Take control of real skaters and perform strings of crazy tricks in the first entry of the long-running Tony Hawk skateboarding series. 92 /100
03 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 2000 · 422 ratings Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 redefined an already great game. Its addition of stellar new features (like Create-A-Park), and great game-play tweaks (the manual maneuver will be copied for years to come) made it the best installment in a killer series of games. Anyone who has ever skated the Philadelphia level will agree -- this game is a masterpiece of level design. Hell, it's a masterpiece all around. There isn't a bad park or dull moment, just pure gaming nirvana! 91 /100
04 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 2002 · 179 ratings Drop into the ultimate challenge. In the next chapter in the Tony Hawk series, pros challenge you to make your mark in huge free-roaming levels, taking on 190 progressively harder goals with no time limits to hold you back. Decide when you're ready to take on your Pro Challenge and move into the pro ranks, where it's a whole new game. Build your skills, perform all-new tricks, play up to eight players online, and show that you've got what it takes to go Pro. 91 /100
05 Mario Tennis Mario Tennis 2000 · 134 ratings All of your favorite characters hit the court in a wild and wacky multiplayer tennis game from the makers of Mario Golf. Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong lead off the all-star, 14-player line-up. The fast-paced action will have you unleashing vicious volleys, life-saving lobs, ballistic backhands and electrifying super-charged smashes! 91 /100
06 Wii Sports Resort Wii Sports Resort 2009 · 218 ratings Set off on a journey to a tropical island where an array of fun activities await. In Wii Sports Resort, the sequel to the engaging Wii Sports, you'll discover a wide range of new sports and activities you can play anytime. Go head-to-head with your friends and family in the ultimate sports showdown set in a tropical paradise. 90 /100
07 Tony Hawk's Underground Tony Hawk's Underground 2003 · 188 ratings Get ready for a major new step for the Tony Hawk series. Tony Hawk's Underground tweaks the gameplay of previous installments to include a plot-twisting story, customizable tricks and decks, online play, and the ability to include your own mug shot on your custom player. Of course, you can also play as any one of pro skating's biggest stars including Tony Hawk, Bob Burnquist, and Elissa Steamer. Ride, walk, or drive through nine expansive levels then test your skills against other gamers online. Become a star of the Underground. 90 /100
08 Rocket League A Rocket League 2015 · 1,229 ratings · 3 Tier votes · finished by 9% · 21 h to beat Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Rocket League includes casual and competitive Online Matches, a fully-featured offline Season Mode, special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely, hockey and basketball-inspired Extra Modes, and more than 500 trillion possible cosmetic customization combinations. 89 /100
09 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 2020 · 123 ratings · finished by 10% Play the fully-remastered Tony Hawk's Pro Skater & Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 games in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD. All the pro skaters, levels and tricks are back and fully-remastered. 89 /100
10 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 2001 · 279 ratings Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is a 2001 skateboarding video game and the third installment in the Tony Hawk's series. Skate as the legendary Tony Hawk or choose from a dream team of 12 top pro skaters, including old favorites like Lasek, Thomas, Muska, and Steamer, as well as new talent like Gilfberg, Caballero, Koston, and Mullen. Travel from L.A. to Tokyo, Suburbia to Skater's Island performing challenges and meeting goals with new moves that include the Revert, which allows you to link vert tricks, and flatland tricks such as Caspers, the Primo, and Handstand Manual. 88 /100
11 FIFA 17 FIFA 17 2016 · 260 ratings · finished by 11% 87 /100
12 skate. skate. 2010 · 82 ratings 86 /100
13 FIFA Soccer 10 FIFA Soccer 10 2009 · 110 ratings 86 /100
14 FIFA Soccer 13 FIFA Soccer 13 2012 · 214 ratings 85 /100
15 Skate 3 Skate 3 2010 · 143 ratings · finished by 13% 84 /100
16 FIFA Soccer 11 FIFA Soccer 11 2010 · 127 ratings 84 /100
17 Pinball FX2 Pinball FX2 2010 · 101 ratings · finished by 2% 84 /100
18 Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 2017 · 83 ratings 84 /100
19 Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 2015 · 91 ratings 84 /100
20 FIFA 12 FIFA 12 2011 · 145 ratings · finished by 14% 84 /100
21 EA SPORTS FIFA 16 EA SPORTS FIFA 16 2015 · 225 ratings · finished by 10% 83 /100
22 FIFA Soccer 2005 FIFA Soccer 2005 2004 · 92 ratings 82 /100
23 Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Tony Hawk's Underground 2 2004 · 174 ratings 82 /100
24 FIFA 14 FIFA 14 2013 · 267 ratings · finished by 13% 82 /100
25 FIFA 15 FIFA 15 2014 · 268 ratings · finished by 13% 81 /100
26 Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 2009 · 99 ratings 85 /100
27 FIFA 23 FIFA 23 2022 · 105 ratings 81 /100
28 FIFA 18 FIFA 18 2017 · 271 ratings · finished by 13% 80 /100
29 Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 2016 · 102 ratings 80 /100
30 FIFA 08 FIFA 08 2007 · 108 ratings 80 /100
31 FIFA Soccer 09 FIFA Soccer 09 2008 · 95 ratings 80 /100
32 FIFA 22 FIFA 22 2021 · 102 ratings · finished by 9% 79 /100
33 FIFA 20 B FIFA 20 2019 · 170 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 8% 79 /100
34 Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 2012 · 118 ratings 79 /100
35 Mario Tennis Aces Mario Tennis Aces 2018 · 90 ratings 78 /100
36 FIFA 13 FIFA 13 2012 · 170 ratings 78 /100
37 Hot Shots Golf (2017) Hot Shots Golf (2017) 2017 · 96 ratings 78 /100
38 FIFA Soccer 08 FIFA Soccer 08 2007 · 102 ratings 77 /100
39 FIFA 19 FIFA 19 2018 · 220 ratings · finished by 12% 76 /100
40 Wii Sports S Wii Sports 2006 · 442 ratings · 1 Tier vote 76 /100
41 Super Mario Strikers Super Mario Strikers 2005 · 99 ratings 76 /100
42 FIFA Soccer 07 FIFA Soccer 07 2006 · 122 ratings 75 /100
43 EA Sports FC 25 F EA Sports FC 25 2024 · 91 ratings · 1 Tier vote 75 /100
44 Tony Hawk's American Wasteland Tony Hawk's American Wasteland 2005 · 120 ratings 75 /100
45 Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 2010 · 99 ratings 75 /100
46 Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 2006 · 139 ratings 73 /100
47 Steep Steep 2016 · 134 ratings · finished by 5% 73 /100
48 FIFA 21 C FIFA 21 2020 · 122 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 7% 72 /100
49 Golf With Your Friends Golf With Your Friends 2020 · 139 ratings · finished by 4% 72 /100
50 NBA 2K21 NBA 2K21 2020 · 93 ratings 72 /100
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Sports game right now?

SSX 3 currently tops the ranking with a score of 93/100 across 91 ratings. Ranking updated November 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.