The landscape of sports video games drastically evolved during the last gaming generation. PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii witnessed the disappearance of beloved franchises such as MLB 2K, 2K Sports football, NHL 2K, and both NCAA basketball games. A significant decline in the number of arcade sports games also occurred. Nevertheless, some truly exceptional sports games were introduced during this time.
Considering the fewer options available, crafting a well-diversified top 10 list of sports games was a challenging endeavor. The aim was to avoid over-representation of the popular MLB, NBA 2K, and FIFA series. Action sports entries such as SSX, Tony Hawk, and the Skate series were also excluded, as they are typically classified under the action game genre.
Without further ado, here are our selections for the 10 best sports games that defined the past gaming generation.
This article was updated in 2025 to reflect current trends and insights.
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