The most interesting sport games released in 2016
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Pro Basketball Manager 2016
Sports 13 January 2016
An another installment in the Basketball Pro Management series. A basketball management game created by the experienced Cyanide and Umix Studios. The game includes more than a thousand basketball teams from 45 leagues (plus national teams). As a manager, your job is to lead your club to successes – acquire new players, plan training schedules, take care of the finances, decide line-ups and tactics for the matches.
Basketball Stars
Sports 04 February 2016
Another projection of Miniclip from a series of simple arcade games with sports theme, focused on competition between players. In the game we can play in two different modes, such as a basketball throw competition and a classic one-on-one duel to one basket. All the fun takes place in a fully three-dimensional environment.
Bike Mayhem 2
Sports 05 February 2016
A side-scrolling adventure game by the Canadian studio Goldmark and a continuation to a mobile hit Bike Mayhem: Extreme Mountain Racing. The game allows you to ride a high-performance bicycle, urging you to finish the tracks as fast as you can while performing impressive stunts. The gameplay employs a perspective from the side and features quite a realistic physics engine and a ragdoll system that can be seen at work each time you crash.
Football Master
Sports 04 March 2016
A mobile football manager game created by GALA Sports studio. As the genre suggests, in Football Master we play as a football team manager. Our job is to, e.g. find and sell players, create training plans as well as our team's line-up and come up with tactics for upcoming matches. Thanks to FIFPro license we can control one of the top European clubs with their real players and apparels from the 2016-17 season. Depending on our position we can participate in different types of competitions.
Casey Powell Lacrosse 16
Sports 09 March 2016
A Canadian game based on lacrosse, a team sport also originating from Canada. It was produced by lacrosse experts, Crosse Studios, in cooperation with Big Ant Studios, known for such titles as AFL Live, Don Bradman Cricket 14, and Rugby League Live. Lacrosse is played on a grassy field, and the opposing teams' objective is to place a small ball in the other team's goal, using a special kind of stick.
EA Sports UFC 2
Sports 15 March 2016
The second installment in the new sports series launched by EA Sports in 2014 as a spiritual successor to the UFC Undisputed franchise. Like the title suggests, the gameplay is focused on MMA matches and concentrates on recreating this spectacular sport as faithfully and realistically as possible.
Out of the Park Baseball 17
Sports 22 March 2016
Next installment in the one of the longest and most popular series of baseball managers, launched in 1999 by the Out of the Park Developments company. In terms of gameplay, the production utilizes proven solutions of the franchise, casting a player in the role of a manager or a coach of a baseball team.
Dead or Alive: Xtreme 3
Sports 24 March 2016
A spin-off of the series of fighting games developed by Team Ninja. Only female characters from the main series appear in this game. The mechanics of Dead or Alive: Xtreme 3 are completely different than the ones in the fighting games – it is a compilation of several arcade minigames. Each of these minigames has completely different principles. The player can participate in beach volleyball duels that – despite being based on real rules – are purely action based.
R.B.I. Baseball 16
Sports 29 March 2016
An official baseball sports game, created by studio Major League Baseball Advanced Media which was formed by American Major League Baseball (MLB). Just like the games released in 2014 and 2015, R.B.I. Baseball 16 enables you to become a manager of a selected baseball team from MLB to play one full season and off-season matches for the main trophy. R.B.I.
MLB: The Show 16
Sports 29 March 2016
Another installment in the popular baseball simulator series developed by Sony Computer Entertainment San Diego – the creators of the previous parts of the games. The key elements of the game remain almost unchanged. The developer’s main objective was to recreate the true baseball experience as faithfully as possible.
Rugby Challenge 3
Sports 22 April 2016
Rugby Challenge 3 is a sports game dedicated to rugby, developed by the Tru Blu Entertainment company in collaboration with an experienced team from an Australian studio, Wicked Witch Software. Through the use of proper licenses, the game features all of the world's major teams, as well as 11 actually existing tournaments. The game offers a wide range of game modes, ranging from a complex single player mode to the opportunity to compete in multiplayer via network.
World of Fishing
Sports 28 April 2016
A free-to-play fishing MMO game from German studio gameXcite Publishing. World of Fishing offers an astounding number of 30 fisheries from all around the world and 360 species of fish, each with its own AI and requiring not only correct equipment, but also choosing a proper fishing technique. We start as always with close to no reputation and rather modest equipment, proceeding to gather experience, unlock skills and new areas with different kinds of fish.
Speedway Challenge League
Sports 29 April 2016
An improved version of the mobile speedway simulator that was released in 2014 by Berobasket. In Speedway Challenge 2016 the player can control one of almost 80 speedway teams, among which there are league teams from Poland, England, Sweden and Denmark, national teams and historical ones alike.
Pelé: Soccer Legend
Sports 05 May 2016
Developed by Cosi Games studio, a mobile football platformer connected with the biographical commercial film about the legendary football player Pelé. The production takes you on simplified tour of Pelé’s career: you start on the back alleys of a small Brazilian town, then you climb on the football career ladder higher and higher, and finally win the World Cup and a status of a true football legend.
Dangerous Golf
Sports 03 June 2016
A spectacular sport simulator of an extreme version of golf. Developed by Three Fields Entertainment, studio founded by former members of Criterion Software (responsible for the Burnout series and a few installments in the Need for Speed franchise), mechanics-wise, the title combines elements of the aforementioned Burnout, a shooter game, Black, and a classic basketball arcade game, NBA Jam.
Tour de France 2016
Sports 16 June 2016
Another installment in a series of sports games regarding one of the most important cycling events in the world. It was developed by the Cyanide studio. Similar to the previous installments, the game was released in two different versions - one for PCs and the other for consoles. Pro Cycling Manager 2016 for PC is a typical manager game, which does not give direct control over bikers to the player.
Dino Dini's Kick Off Revival
Sports 24 June 2016
An arcade football game, directly referencing the cult Kick Off series for Amiga computers in the 1980s and 1990s. The new version of the game was developed by Dino Dini, as commissioned by Sony. Dino Dini's Kick Off Revival is firmly grounded is the traditional mechanics of the series, while at the same time introducing a range of necessary upgrades. It's still a dynamic football match simulation with high difficulty level.
Cricket Captain 2016
Sports 05 July 2016
Cricket Captain 2016 is another installment in the cricket manager series, developed in cooperation by Childish Things and a renown cricket player, Chris Rogers. In Cricket Captain 2016, players get a chance to manage their own Cricket team, and their task is to set the squad and tactics, search for new players, and lead the club through subsequent games. In this edition of the game, there are 79 teams in total, divided into five leagues.
NBA Live Mobile
Sports 05 July 2016
NBA Live Mobile is a mobile edition of the popular series by Electronic Arts, distributed through a free-to-play model with microtransactions. In terms of mechanics, NBA Live Mobile is a basketball version of the Ultimate Team mode known from FIFA – NBA’s sister series; it combines features of a typical simulator with elements of a collectable card game. During the game, players choose an NBA basketball team to take charge of, and their main goal is to lead that team to the top.
Super Stickman Golf 3
Sports 06 July 2016
Super Stickman Golf 3 is another installment in the 2D arcade games series started in 2011 by Noodlecake. Just like in the previous games in the series, the developers have taken a not-too-serious approach to the rather snobbish and old-fashioned sport. There are twenty types of golf courses available in the game: from Sherwood forests, through deserts, and all the way to arctic glaciers. Players will have to place the ball in a hole with the smallest number of hits.
VIDEOBALL
Sports 12 July 2016
A minimalistic sports/action game developed by independent studio Action Button Entertainment. The gameplay mechanics in VIDEOBALL combine basketball, soccer, American football and perhaps even reference the popular coin football. The matches are played on small, rectangle courts and both players (and teams) are tasked with placing the ball in the gate or the gate area of the opponent.
Sports Hero
Sports 03 August 2016
A mobile arcade sports game developed by Cherrypick Games, creators of such games as Touchdown Hero and Must Deliver. Sports Hero allows the player to participate in six different disciplines. One can rival others in 100-metre dash, weightlifting, javelin throw, 50-metre swimming, hurdles and long jump. Each category is a different arcade minigame with its own rules.
Championship Manager 17
Sports 11 August 2016
A football manager from one of the most popular series of the genre. Championship Manager 17 is a free-to-play mobile game with microtransactions, developed by Square Enix's internal studio. As always, we assume the role of a manager running a football club, whose task is to lead his organization onto a path to victory and financial success. The player’s responsibilities include making transfers, organization of training sessions, and preparation of tactical plans for the matches.
Madden NFL 17
Sports 23 August 2016
Another annual installment belonging to a popular sports franchise developed by Electronic Arts and advertised with the name of the legendary American football player, trainer and commentator - John Madden. When it comes to the gameplay itself, the game makes a step forward on the line of the franchise's development, combining traditional and successful mechanics with a portion of new features, making the experience more enjoyable.
Golf Clash
Sports 10 September 2016
Focused on multiplayer, mobile golf simulator, offering quite simple but pleasant gameplay, a number of game modes and an extensive progression system.
NHL 17
Sports 13 September 2016
Another installment in a series of popular sports games devoted to ice hockey and developed by EA Sports since the middle 90s. In terms of the mechanics, NHL 17 does not bring any significant changes to what the players have experienced before. However, the game brings several novelties and upgrades as usual.
VR Ping Pong
Sports 13 September 2016
A sports game simulating table tennis, developed by an independent studio called Reddoll Games. The game has been designed for Virtual Reality headgear and motion controllers – by using the latter ones, the players can control the paddle hovering in the air and hit the incoming balls. The standard rules of table tennis are slightly modified within several optional game modes in VR Ping Pong.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2017
Sports 13 September 2016
Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 is a sports game, a football simulator, released by Konami, from Japan. Contrary to its rival franchise - FIFA by Electronic Arts - Pro Evolution Soccer doesn't have the license of the International Football Federation, but makes it up with licenses for the Champions League, Europe League, and Europe Supercup. The 2017 edition introduces a slew of novelties, available only on the 8th generation consoles - PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
NBA 2K17
Sports 20 September 2016
Another installment in the popular basketball video game series. In comparison to the previous title in the series, the mechanics have not been altered in any major way. Once again, the players receive access to a complex basketball simulator, in which they can face NBA league teams, or the national teams of US and Australia. Aside from the basic options, allowing the player to engage in single- or multiplayer matches, the creators also included modes such as MyGM and MyLeague.
World Basketball Manager 2
Sports 25 September 2016
The second installment in a series of basketball managers created by an independent Greek studio Icehole Games. The player’s task is to manage the chosen team, which includes deciding on the team’s composition and transfers, acquiring sponsors, choosing the tournaments that are right for our team, organizing practice, and even taking care of the mental health of our players, or maintaining a positive PR on press conferences.
FIFA 17
Sports 27 September 2016
Another installment of the leading sports game series by EA Sports, featuring a great many licensed national teams and top-league football clubs. Apart from the well-known elements of the franchise and a wide range of varied singleplayer and multiplayer modes, FIFA 17 is the first game in the series to also feature a story campaign, called “The Journey.
Real Football
Sports 29 September 2016
A free-to-play sports game created by Gameloft for mobile devices with Android OS. The player's task is to manage a football team and play matches. In terms of mechanics, the game combines arcade and simulation elements. When it comes to management, the player hires footballers, develops their talents, provides proper medical treatment, as well as expands the stadium.
Kopanito All-Stars Soccer
Sports 30 September 2016
A crazy version of virtual football, in which no holds are barred and where the rule of “foul” does not exist. Kopanito All-Stars Soccer is a game from a Polish studio Merixgames, inspired by, among others, Kick Off, Sensible Soccer, and Nintendo World Cup. The basic rules are similar to classic version of football – the team which scores more goals wins.
100ft Robot Golf
Sports 10 October 2016
An unconventional, arcade sports game created by No Goblin, specifically for PlayStation VR. The game presents an original variation on the classic golf, casting the player in the role of a pilot controlling a powerful robot. The robot's main goal is to place the ball in a hole that is located far away. The entire action takes place on bizarre maps, such as a city center, the surface of the Moon or mountain peaks.
WWE 2K17
Sports 11 October 2016
Another installment in the series of wrestling sport games. It is the fourth full-fledged installment of the series developed by studio Yuke in cooperation with Visual Concepts under the watchful eye of 2K Games. WWE 2K17 expands the mechanics used in the previous entry in the franchise. The developers decided to recreate the fights between real wrestlers from WWE and NXT federations in as realistic way as possible. Among the playable characters there are both real stars and promising beginners.
FIFA Mobile
Sports 11 October 2016
A mobile version of the most popular football game series, developed by EA Mobile. Compared to the original, the gameplay was adapted to the specifics of mobile devices, which called for some simplification. It's dynamic and arcade-like, although it also features a range of options, which allow you to manage your team and choose the right strategy.
Hustle Kings VR
Sports 13 October 2016
A special version of Hustle Kings, a pool game developed by XDex Studio Europe. It utilizes the PlayStation VR virtual reality headsets. The title is a realistic pool simulation in which we can play in several varied kinds of this game such as snooker, killer, blackball, or the American eight.
Horse Racing 2016
Sports 21 October 2016
A sports simulator game created by Yash Future Tech Solutions - an independent developer. There are six jockeys and six horses at the player's disposal - each of them has both their weak and strong points, which makes it necessary to experiment with different tactics. The player participates in races taking place on six tracks - Horse Racing 2016 is played from the third-person view and the player takes part in 56 different competitions distributed throughout ten seasons.
Infinite Air with Mark McMorris
Sports 25 October 2016
A sports snowboarding simulation game developed in cooperation with Mark McMorris, a snowboarding champion. The main highlights of Infinite Air with Mark McMorris are: realism, open world, considerable freedom, and social features. In the game, we are taken to a vast, procedurally generated environment that spans over an area of 100 square miles. We can go to any spot of our choosing thanks to a helicopter. Having started, we can freely explore and complete slopes or master new tricks.
Winning Putt: Golf Online
Sports 25 October 2016
A free-to-play MMO game by the South-Korean company Webzen, specialized in MMORPG productions. You create your own golf player, equip them with clothes, accessories and gear of your preference, and play on one of the nine golf courses, each of them featuring different conditions. You play against other players and gain experience, developing your character and achieving better results on the world ranking list.
Football Manager Touch 2017
Sports 04 November 2016
A simplified version of yet another edition of the most popular football manager simulation game by Sports Interactive, and a title half-way between Football Manager 2017 and its mobile edition, Football Manager Mobile 2017. In the game, we assume the role of a manager of one of more than 2,5 thousand football clubs from over 100 different leagues, trying to provide our team with both sports and financial successes.
Football Manager 2017
Sports 04 November 2016
Another annual installment of one of the most popular football manager game series by Sports Interactive. Gameplay-wise, Football Manager 2017 is based on the foundations of its predecessors, and in the game, we take control of a football club of our choosing. Our responsibility is to lead it to both sports and financial success.
Handball 17
Sports 11 November 2016
Another edition of the most popular game series devoted to handball, developed by Bigben Interactive in cooperation with EKO Software. Mechanics-wise, Handball 17 does not deviate significantly from its predecessor. The developer didn’t bother with management and other non-sports elements and focused on the gameplay itself, putting emphasis on the incredibly important tactical layer. In the game, we can lead one of 82 licensed teams of the leading European handball leagues (e.g.
Football Manager Mobile 2017
Sports 17 November 2016
A spin-off installment of the popular football management simulation games developed by Sports Interactive. The player assumes the role of a football club’s manager and is responsible for managing it. Our tasks include recruiting and transferring players, conducting trainings, planning tactics for matches, and setting team composition. Morever, the player has to balance the budget and take care of PR matters. Football Manager Mobile’s strength are official licenses for clubs and footballers.
NBA 2KVR Experience
Sports 22 November 2016
A collection of arcade basketball minigames developed with VR headsets in mind. In NBA 2KVR Experience, the player assumes the role of a basketball player who trains under the supervision of Paul George, an All-Star player. Observing the virtual world from the eyes of the protagonist, we take part in several competitions.
Steep
Sports 02 December 2016
A sandbox extreme winter sports simulation game by Ubisoft, set in faithfully recreated regions of the Alps and Alaska, divided into several open-world sectors. There you can go skiing or snowboarding, or even take to the skies with a paraglider or a wingsuit. The gameplay is purely arcade-like, so you need to both ride fast and execute spectacular tricks. During the game you can try to beat a wide range of challenges such as time trials or stunts.
Don Bradman Cricket 17
Sports 15 December 2016
A sports game for the cricket fans. Don Bradman Cricket 17 was developed by Big Ant Studios, the creators of Sprint Cars and Rugby League Live. The studio offers probably the most realistic and advanced cricket simulator. As befits every true game of this type, we get a number of options that let us compose our perfect team.