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Best Sports games on Xbox One

The 21 best Sports games on Xbox One, ranked from 4,191 critic and player ratings.

The best Sports game on Xbox One right now is Rocket League, with a critic score of 89/100 — 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.
  • 21 games are listed on this page, carrying 4,191 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 21

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01 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
02 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
03 FIFA 17 FIFA 17 2016 · 260 ratings · finished by 11% For the first time ever in FIFA, live your story on and off the pitch as the Premier League’s next rising star, Alex Hunter. Play on any club in the Premier league, for authentic managers and alongside some of the best players on the planet. Experience brand new worlds in FIFA 17, all while navigating your way through the emotional highs and lows of The Journey. 87 /100
04 skate. skate. 2010 · 82 ratings 86 /100
05 Skate 3 Skate 3 2010 · 143 ratings · finished by 13% Skate 3 features an all-new co-op mode where teammates can complete challenges together while advancing each other’s careers. From rewarding epic bails and fails with a beefed up Hall of Meat mode to honing your craft with the all-new skate.School, players of all skill levels have multiple ways to “kill it” in the game. The franchise also continues to raise the bar for user created content with the skate.Create feature suite, an innovative toolset that empowers gamers to truly express their skate style by creating their own graphics, videos, and skate parks. 84 /100
06 Pinball FX2 Pinball FX2 2010 · 101 ratings · finished by 2% 84 /100
07 Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 2017 · 83 ratings Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 is a football simulation game developed and published by Konami in 2017. It features updated teams, players, and competitions with a focus on realistic gameplay and presentation. The game introduces improved ball control, dribbling mechanics, and enhanced player animations. Modes include Master League, Become a Legend, online multiplayer, and licensed tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League. 84 /100
08 Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 2015 · 91 ratings Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 is a football simulation game. It is the fifteenth edition of the Pro Evolution Soccer series. The game features improved artificial intelligence, dynamic match weather, larger set of player animations, new night time lightning and a revamped Master League. 84 /100
09 EA SPORTS FIFA 16 EA SPORTS FIFA 16 2015 · 225 ratings · finished by 10% FIFA 16 innovates across the entire pitch to deliver a balanced, authentic, and exciting football experience that lets you play your way, and compete at a higher level. You'll have Confidence in Defending, take Control in Midfield, and you'll produce more Moments of Magic than ever before. FIFA 16 - Play Beautiful. With innovative gameplay features, FIFA 16 brings Confidence in Defending, Control in Midfield, and gives you the tools to create more Moments of Magic than ever before. Fans new to the franchise, or skilled players looking to improve their game will have a chance to Compete at a Higher Level using the all new FIFA Trainer. Innovation Across the Entire Pitch. New Ways to Play. Compete at a Higher Level. 83 /100
10 FIFA 15 FIFA 15 2014 · 268 ratings · finished by 13% FIFA 15 is a football simulation game developed by EA Canada and published by Electronic Arts. FIFA 15 is the first of the series to be developed for next generation (Xbox One and PS4) consoles and also features the new Ignite game engine. 81 /100
11 FIFA 23 FIFA 23 2022 · 105 ratings 81 /100
12 FIFA 18 FIFA 18 2017 · 271 ratings · finished by 13% 80 /100
13 Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 2016 · 102 ratings 80 /100
14 FIFA 20 B FIFA 20 2019 · 170 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 8% 79 /100
15 FIFA 19 FIFA 19 2018 · 220 ratings · finished by 12% 76 /100
16 EA Sports FC 25 F EA Sports FC 25 2024 · 91 ratings · 1 Tier vote 75 /100
17 Steep Steep 2016 · 134 ratings · finished by 5% 73 /100
18 FIFA 21 C FIFA 21 2020 · 122 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 7% 72 /100
19 Golf With Your Friends Golf With Your Friends 2020 · 139 ratings · finished by 4% 72 /100
20 NBA 2K21 NBA 2K21 2020 · 93 ratings 72 /100
21 EA Sports FC 24 EA Sports FC 24 2023 · 139 ratings 66 /100
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Sports game on Xbox One?

Rocket League currently tops the ranking with a score of 89/100 across 1,229 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.