The most interesting sport games released in 2017
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Real Football 2017
Sports
January 1, 2017
Real Football 2017 is another installment of the sports game series developed by the French studio Gameloft. Gameplay mechanics are very much similar to those we will find in FIFA and Pro Evolution Soccer series. We lead a football team and play more and more matches. We will be responsible for football transfers, developing the skills of our players, and healing their injuries. Matches are accompanied by a commentary similar to that from TV sports broadcasts. The game offers both single player and multiplayer modes. Real Football 2017 has quite good 3D visuals. We can change the camera angle during the matches and while watching replays.
Pro Basketball Manager 2017
Sports
January 19, 2017
A basketball manager which is a new installment in the popular series developed by Cyanide (known from Blood Bowl or Pro Cycling Manager series). Pro Basketball Manager 2017 sees us assume control of a chosen team from one of the numerous basketball leagues, while our job is to lead it as best as we can. Players interested in major leagues can choose to lead a team with multiple victories on its count, while those enjoying a challenge may lead a novice group awaiting its breakthrough. Our responsibilities include taking care of the team, including transfers, human resource management, workout plans, and tactics, as well as brand management, e.g. developing the club’s infrastructure. The new edition introduces numerous additions, including media interactions or random events, as well as upgrades to scouting and recruiting mechanics.
3on3 FreeStyle
Sports
February 22, 2017
A sports arcade game created by Korean studio called JoyCity Entertainment,focusing on street basketball. The players participate in matches between two three-member teams and control distinctive players that have their own tricks and prefer certain positions on the field. Of course, the key to success lies in using their strong and weak points as well as taking care of their growth – by making progress in the game we can modify their appearance and options that allow us to upgrade their abilities. The core of 3on3 FreeStyle is the multiplayer – besides online matches, in which each player controls only one person on the field and all the players try to work together as a team, we can also create an online team and face gamers from all over the world. There is also a simple single player mode – a training with players controlled by AI. The game's characteristic trait is the hand-drawn visual style. It should be also mentioned that the game is released in free-to-play model.
Winning Post 8 2017
Sports
March 2, 2017
A new installment in the series of thoroughbred horse racing games. The series, initiated in 1993 by Koei Tecmo has us assume the role of an owner of a horse farm, with a mission to lead his pupils to success and renown. To be able to do that, we need to hire experienced raisers, trainers, and jockeys to prepare our horses to participate in various tournaments, taking place in Japan and other parts of the world. Compared to the previous installments, Winning Post 8 2017 introduces over 300 famed horses and their jockeys, as well as a hundred horses that have found their way to the history of horse racing. The game contains new avatars and previously unavailable tournaments. Finally, the new edition introduces amulets – special items that offer various bonuses, including more enduring horses, faster skill acquisition for jockeys or trainers, etc.
Disc Jam
Sports
March 7, 2017
A futuristic sports game. The title is an unusual hybrid of hockey and tennis. It was developed by independent studio High Horse Entertainment. The players participate in matches that take place on a rectangle field that is divided into two halves with a net. By throwing the titular disc above it, the player is trying to hit the opponent’s zone. Depending on the place of the hit, it is awarded with from one to five points. Various competitors differ between each other not only in looks (clothes and models can be individually customized), but in unique skills like shield or special throws as well. Disc Jam can be played alone (against AI-controlled opponents) or in multiplayer mode created for up to four players (via Internet or in split screen mode). The title features colorful, three-dimensional graphics and dynamic soundtrack.
Mario Sports Superstars
Sports
March 10, 2017
A sports game created by Camelot Co. Ltd., specifically for Nintendo 3DS. The game offers various sports disciplines, such as football, horse racing, golf, baseball or tennis. Each discipline can be viewed as a separate game, and the contestants are represented by characters such as the titular Mario, Luigi, and other Nintendo characters. Apart from the single-player mode, Mario Sports Superstars also features competition-oriented multiplayer equivalents (playable online or via local network). The game utilizes the unique capabilities of the console's 3D screen, but also makes use of the touch screen.
VR Sports
Sports
March 13, 2017
A compilation of seven arcade minigames created by SAT-BOX studio for VR goggles. The game features seven sports disciplines: bowling, Homerun Derby (hitting a ball back), soccer (we play as a goalkeeper), basketball (we have to get the biggest amount of points in a limited time), archery, boxing, and shooting. VR Sports is continuously following our progress and we can share our achievements on the Internet rankings. All games are played from first-person perspective – during the games we can look around the area by moving our heads and the hands of our virtual competitor are controlled by motion controllers.
Out of the Park Baseball 18
Sports
March 24, 2017
A classic sports manager created by Out of the Park Developments studio. We play as a person that manages both baseball team and its infrastructure as well as all financial aspects, among which we have to take care of the team's budget, sign new sponsor contracts or pay people that work with us. During the game we can transfer players, set training programs, create our team's line-up and create tactics for given matches. When compared to the previous games in this series that started in 1998, Out of the Park Baseball 18 has many changes and improvements such as better AI of the virtual players, injury system and team morale. Besides having the opportunity to play in matches from the 2017/18 season the game also features historical USA leagues of Afro-Americans that existed throughout the first sixty years of the XX century. Besides various modes for a single player the game also has a multiplayer mode. Additionally, the game's graphics are improved when compared to the previous titles.
Bush Hockey League
Sports
March 28, 2017
An arcade sports game developed by V7 Entertainment, an independent developer responsible for a number of smaller titles. Old Time Hockey offers a retro setting and simple controls – each player is controlled through a convenient control scheme that bases on 2-3 buttons. Moreover, the game’s Beer Mode utilizes a control scheme which requires only one hand, freeing the other one completely. The game offers two basic gameplay modes – Story Mode, which allows the player to lead a chosen team throughout the whole season, and Exhibition Game, a single match that sees us play against either a human player or an AI-controlled opponent. The game is characterized by average visuals and a slightly cartoonish visuals that should appeal to most players.
MLB: The Show 17
Sports
March 28, 2017
The 12th entry in the popular baseball simulator series developed for PlayStation consoles by SIE San Diego. Similarly to the previous installments, MLB: The Show 17 uses the Major League Baseball license which includes numerous professional baseball teams from both USA and Canada, along with their rosters. As always, we are dealing with an extensive baseball simulator with numerous managerial features. The game offers a wide range of game modes, from single matches up to whole seasons. The campaign sees us lead the chosen team, not only during the games, but also deciding upon the choice of players, their training, and transfers. Similarly to the previous years, the player database is updated on-the-fly through a continuous connection with MLB 2017/2018 season servers. The biggest novelty of MLB: The Show 17 is the Retro mode, introducing a gameplay inspired by baseball titles from 8 and 16 bit consoles. Moreover, we are given a number of multiplayer modes.
R.B.I. Baseball 17
Sports
March 28, 2017
Another installment of the arcade sports game series devoted to baseball. It was developed by Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Similarly to its predecessors, in the game, we lead one of thirty clubs of the American MLB league to take part in the 2017’s baseball league games. Given the full MLB license, there are actual teams and thirty existing sports arenas. Moreover, we can also play matches with classic rosters from previous seasons. The production emphasizes the arcade aspect, thanks to which the gameplay should be approachable even for beginners. R.B.I. Baseball 17 allows the players to take part in single matches and face both the artificial intelligence and other people. The title also attracts with its decent graphics that look equally good both on TV screens and small displays of mobile devices.
AFL Evolution
Sports
May 5, 2017
Another installment in the sports game series dedicated to Australian football. The title, developed by Wicked Witch Software, is a hybrid of sports and management simulations – while playing, we not only play matches but also take care of the team manager’s responsibilities. Our tasks include determining team composition and tactics, taking part in drafts and making transfers as well as negotiating contracts and balancing the club’s budget. There are over 80 licensed teams at our disposal. New solutions introduced by the developers increased the game’s realism, too. At the core of AFL Evolution lies a career mode that lets us lead our own player up the professional ladder. Apart from that, we can play a full season with any team and face the artificial intelligence in single matches. What’s interesting, the multiplayer mode offers both a competitive and cooperative (two players in a single team) mode. The production features its high-quality graphics and a well-made replay system.
NBA Playgrounds
Sports
May 9, 2017
NBA Playgrounds is an arcade sports game inspired by the NBA Street game series. It was developed by Saber Interactive, a studio mostly known for their futuristic first-person shooters like TimeShift and Inversion. In NBA Playgrounds, players take part in basketball matches. Even though the gameplay is based on classic rules, it has not much to do with reality. The players can jump incredibly high and do various tricks during those jumps. Nonetheless, mastering all of the game's twists, turns and moves takes some time. It has to be mentioned that the developers managed to acquire the official NBA license. Thanks to that, we can play as both current and old NBA stars. As we win, the players get new abilities, which allows them to do more complicated sport stuns. NBA Playgrounds can be played both in single player and multiplayer modes. The game has characteristic cartoonish visuals. Characters available in the game are caricatures of sorts of the real NBA players, and various lighting effects are present during our matches. All of this goes well with NBA Playground's gameplay.
PES 2017 -Pro Evolution Soccer-
Sports
May 23, 2017
A mobile version of the sports game Pro Evolution Soccer 2017. The edition released for smartphones and tablets using Android and iOS was based on the popular myClub mode. The player gathers cards featuring footballers and uses them to build their dream team. The game gives an opportunity to take direct control of footballers during matches played against other users and when competing against the AI. The experience combines arcade elements with a bit of simulation and tactics. The application was created in cooperation with several large football clubs, including FC Barcelona, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund. This allowed the developer to recreate the movement styles and appearances of top footballers with attention to detail (above all, Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique). The game's visuals constitute its another advantage, as PES 2017 -Pro Evoluton Soccer- is one of the best-looking games of this kind available on mobile devices.
Bodycheck
Sports
May 30, 2017
An unusual variation on rugby, created by Ludometrics and set in a medieval, fantasy world. The player assumes control over a team of bullies whose task is to place the ball in the goal of the opponents by any means necessary. Each of the participants is described by its own health bar, and what follows, limited strength. Since the game is set in a world ruled by warlocks and their magic, this element was included in the mechanics as well. Thus not only can the player make use of brutal fouls that weaken the opponents, but also take advantage of many different spells and absurd gadgets, such as a portable hole that reckless opponents can fall into. On top of that, the player is capable of corrupting the judge, which is useful especially when one has no more than several minutes left to gain the upper hand on the opposing team. Bodycheck focuses mainly on delivering a multiplayer experience for up to 4 players.
Tour de France 2017
Sports
June 15, 2017
Another installment of the sports game series developed by Cyanide Studio and dedicated to fans of cycling. On PC, the title is a cycling management game in which the player doesn’t have direct control over the cyclists – our task is to form the best possible team that consists of training staff and sportsmen recruited by, for example, talent hunters. One of the keys to success is to adopt the right tactic for subsequent races. In the console version of Pro Cycling Manager, the players assume the role of a chosen cyclist who belongs to one of 22 official clubs. Our goal is, of course, achieve as many successes as possible which is no small task since we have to face other world-famous teams. Compared to their predecessors, both versions of the game boast improved artificial intelligence and physics. Moreover, apart from an extensive career mode, they offer multiplayer modules that allow us to compete against and cooperate with other players from all over the world.
The Golf Club 2
Sports
June 27, 2017
A continuation of a warmly-welcomed golf simulator from 2014. The basic mechanics seen in the previous installment haven’t changed – we've received a complex sandbox golfing simulator that enables us to create our own player and take part in numerous matches and golf tournaments. The authors introduced numerous fixes and improvements, including realistic club control and more personalization options. Aside from an extensive career mode, The Golf Club 2 offers single matches and multiple multiplayer modes. The multiplayer itself is influenced by its online community – the players can establish golfing clubs that can participate in tournaments, or even the whole series. The game contains an extensive golf course editor, allowing us to share our courses with other players. The new installment uses Unity 5 engine, meaning improved graphics, mainly regarding the character models and environment.
Xbox Fitness
Sports
July 1, 2017
Fitness training program, offered to players only in Xbox Live. Production allows you to practice your body together with famous trainers, who present individual movements and give you the right tips. In addition, the Kinect camera allows you to control your progress and more.
Cricket Captain 2017
Sports
July 6, 2017
Another installment of a cricket manager series, developed since 2009 by Childish Games studio. The game follows in the footsteps of the previous games which means that, once again, the players have to manage cricket teams and lead them to victory. The player's responsibility is to find new players, create effective line-ups and tactics as well as find sponsors. Cricket Captain 2017 features 130 teams from eight countries, new 20-over leagues from West India, Pakistan, South Africa and Bangladesh as well as national leagues from West India and Pakistan. Additionally, the developers created scenarios that allow the players to play historical matches and additional statistics, e.g. stadium and international records. Even though the game was developed mainly for single player mode, it also offers the option to face other players online. The last changes that are worth mentioning are better interface and improved 3D engine for matches.
Behold The Kickmen
Sports
July 20, 2017
A unique production by Size Five Games, featuring an unusual take on soccer but leaving almost nothing of its complex rules. The gameplay of Behold the Kickmen reflects what soccer looks like to someone who has little idea about the sport. You control the players running around the field and their task is to put the ball in between the opponent's goalposts. The game, however, is far from being realistic. Apart from goals, there is also e.g. a special point system, which grades accurate shots based on how far are you from your target. Additionally, some shots can be boosted, which slows time and makes targeting easier. The matches take place on round stadiums, and there are many gameplay options to choose from. The game features cartoonish 2D visuals and humorous character designs.
Infinite Mini Golf
Sports
July 25, 2017
A first-person sports game, created mainly for VR goggles and developed by ZEN Studios. It is a sequel to 2010 Planet Minigolf. This game represents a very arcade approach to golf, although quick fingers are not the only thing that is necessary during the game. The developers implemented a rather realistic physics system which means that, in order to succeed, we need practice, skills and knowledge of the game mechanics. Infinite Golf represents an unusual version of this sport because matches take place on rather unconventional fields, e.g. near a haunted house, ice land or a track made out of cardboard boxes. We can test our skills in various single and multiplayer modes. Additionally we can also customize the appearance of our player by buying additional costumes and accessories.
Rugby League Live 4
Sports
July 28, 2017
Another game from the series aimed at fans of rugby. Big Ant Studios, the developer that works on the series since 2010, didn't make any big changes to the game except for improving the already existing mechanics and ideas even further. The players control rugby teams that appear in NRL (National Rugby League). We have more than 300 players from 100 teams. Additionally, the game also has the FanHub option, which allows the players to create their own teams, rugby players and even stadiums that can be later shared with other people. Rugby League Live 4 allows not only to control the players manually but also to create tactics or make important changes during a match. One of the new features that are available in the game is the new animations system. Motion capture allowed the developers to make new animations that weren't available anywhere else before, e.g. players can catch their enemies' ankles.
Madden NFL 18
Sports
August 25, 2017
Another installment in the popular (especially in the USA) sports game series developed and published by Electronic Arts. Traditionally, the game allows us to control the NFL league players; however, it also features several modifications. Most importantly, EA Tiburon has implemented a full-fledged story campaign into Madden NFL 18, entitled Longshot. One gets to follow the story of a formerly promising NFL player, who after several years of break decides to reclaim his status and become a pro. Moreover, the developers have decided to base this installment of the Madden NFL series on the Frostbite engine also used i.a. in Battlefield 1 and FIFA 18. Among the novelties in the game, there is the Target Passing system and three new gameplay modes - the spectacular Arcade, the realistic Simulation, and Competitive, which is a combination of the previous two. Madden NFL 18 allows one to play either solo or in a multiplayer mode, including the popular Ultimate Team mode, in which we have to collect players cards and assemble teams out of them.
Windjammers
Sports
August 29, 2017
A remade version of a 1994 arcade game released for Neo Geo consoles. Windjammers introduces a unique sport, similar to air hockey, in which the players perform offensive and defensive maneuvers in order to score a point or prevent the enemy team from scoring one. The game offers a number of fields, from sunny beaches and up to full-blown stadiums. Moreover, the player can assume the role of one of six characters who differ in terms of appearance, statistics, and pitching method. The game offers both split-screen and online multiplayer gameplay. When it comes to visuals, the game does not differ much from its 1994 version, yet the game received a number of upgrades, such as support for HD resolution or panoramic video modes.
Everybody's Golf
Sports
August 29, 2017
Another installment of Everybody’s Golf, a series that accompanies various Sony consoles. Similarly to previous entries in the series, the new Everybody’s Golf is an arcade sports game for golf fans. Although the gameplay is much more accessible than in simulators, fully learning how to play it takes much time because the golf fields are controlled by realistic physics. Everybody’s Golf introduces several novelties in comparison to the previous entries. The first one is character development and customization. At first the player determines the look and clothes of their character and then they improve the character's abilities by completing specific tasks. Another important novelty are the fully open golf fields. The player can freely move, run or even drive through them in a special vehicle. In addition to single player mode, Everybody’s Golf for {PLAT} offers multiplayer modes. There are many gameplay modes available: competition, cooperation, and optional special tasks.
Sparc
Sports
August 29, 2017
A sports arcade game from the developers of popular MMO title EVE Online, intended for virtual reality devices. Sparc lets us take part in the eponymous sports discipline resembling the classic game of dodgeball. The players take static positions at the opposing ends of a long hallway and try to hit the opponent with the ball using motion controllers. Being stuck in one place doesn’t mean we can’t dodge by moving our body. Because of that and the realistic physics system, the ricochets from walls, floor and ceiling play a key role in the game, as they can be used to deceive opponents and increase the chance of hitting them. Sparc has been developed with multiplayer for two players in mind. The game also offers solo options, such as training, and social aspects, e.g. virtual spectators. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 4 and requires virtual reality headset along with motion controllers that register the users’ gestures.
Surf World Series
Sports
August 30, 2017
A three-dimensional sports game dedicated to surfing. The game, developed by Climax, the authors of Sudeki, Bloodforge, and Rocket Knight, offers the ability to attempt to conquer one of the five most popular surfing locations in the world, such as Bells Beach in Australia or Waimea Bay in Hawaii. We are left with six surfers whose abilities and appearance can be customized thanks to a complex character creation system. The gameplay of Surf World Series tries to balance simulation and arcade-oriented gameplay. The competitions are quite spectacular, with the riding itself requiring a lot of effort. Nevertheless, more experienced players can utilize one of the impressive surfing tricks to improve their scores. The players can compare their results through official online rankings, take part in one of forty five single player challenges, or engage in multiplayer matches for up to fifteen players. The game is characterized by its appealing three-dimensional visuals and a catchy soundtrack.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
Sports
September 12, 2017
Another annual entry in the popular soccer series by Konami. Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 develops the ideas from the previous game. Real Touch +, a new system that is responsible for how players handle a ball, now takes more body parts into account. Thanks to that we can see animations that are much more different from each other when players receive a ball, hit it with their heads, dribble etc. Another important change is that matches are now slower which makes the game a little more realistic. Additionally, there is also strategic dribbling which gives more control over the ball and improved set pieces. Besides classic game modes, PES 2018 also brings back Random Selection Match mode which now has more options. Also, the game offers an online co-op mode for two or three people. The graphics are much better when compared with the previous games which means that the game on particular platforms aren't that different from each other.
NBA 2K18
Sports
September 15, 2017
Another installment in the popular basketball video game series published annually by 2K Games. In NBA 2K18, the players once again get an elaborate basketball simulator revolving around the official NBA league. Apart from the teams currently playing in the league and the official USA and Australia national teams, the game delivers iconic teams from the past - not only those, one might remember from the previous installments in the NBA 2K series, but also such teams as 1998-1999 New York Knicks and 2007-2008 Denver Nuggets. In NBA 2K18, one can play alone or in a company of other players. The game features several game modes - the most important one being MyCareer, in which one gets to create their own basketball player and follow his career of an NBA professional player. Moreover, this installment brings back such modes as MyGM and MyLeague, both of which allow the player to become a manager of a chosen team. To top it all, in NBA 2K18 there is also the MyTeam mode, in which one gets to assemble his dream team by collecting special cards.
NBA Live 18
Sports
September 15, 2017
A sports game created for the fans of basketball and released by Electronic Arts. After the three previous installments, which were average games at best, the developer was given more time to create this new follow-up. Thanks to that, NBA Live 18 brings a few interesting novelties. Above all, the game introduces The One mode - the player creates their own character and takes part in matches in The Streets mode and The League component (the latter is the NBA league). The player works on the skills of their character while experiencing the game, acquires new outfits and tattoos. Apart from that, 12 teams from the WNBA league (women's NBA) were featured, such as L.A. Sparks, Minnesota Lynx or New York Liberty. When it comes to gameplay, the creators prepared more intuitive controls, as well as hundreds of new moves the particular basketball players are popular for. The game offers both single player and multiplayer (competitive and co-op) modes. One can experience the Ultimate Team, and the Takedown modes, but also play friendly matches.
NHL 18
Sports
September 15, 2017
NHL 18 is another installment in the sports game series developed by EA Sports – a division of Electronic Arts. The gameplay revolves around the same mechanics as the previous installments, trying to faithfully represent ice hockey games; however, the developers implemented some major changes. One of them is the Defensive Skill Stick system, ensuring better control over a player and the hockey stick during defensive maneuvers. Opponents have a wider range of available moves making the game smoother. Also, the AI poses a bigger challenge – from now on, our teammates are better at taking positions and defensive actions, while the AI players are more difficult to defeat. Moreover, NHL 18 introduces the 3 vs 3 mode with slightly different rules – with fewer players on the field, one has more space to execute maneuvers on the ice. The game also allows us to play more conventional modes, such as PvP and both local and online co-op.
FIFA 18
Sports
September 29, 2017
The game is another installment in the FIFA series. Electronic Arts introduced a lot of important changes in this follow-up, which will probably constitute a real treat for all the fans of virtual soccer. What is especially noticeable, is the introduction of the Real Players Motion technology that governs the appearances, animations and behavior of the in-game footballers. Although this technology encompasses mainly top players, the less-known footballers also behave in a more realistic manner, as the new system takes different factors into account, such as a footballer's height. The game brings a continuation to a story campaign from FIFA 17, embodied here by The Journey: Hunter Returns. FIFA 18 also brings a remodeled system of transfers in the career. The player is now capable of negotiating with clubs and particular footballers on their own. The FIFA Ultimate Team mode brings the Icon cards, representing legendary footballers. All of this is complemented by the use of the Frostbite engine, which mainly powers the cut-scenes displayed both in The Journey mode and the regular career component.
Franchise Hockey Manager 4
Sports
October 6, 2017
A hockey manager game that enables the player to lead one of many teams from Canadian, American and European leagues. The main attraction of the game is a full license of the NHL. During the game the player must maintain many things. One of the basic activities is looking for young talents and buying experienced players. To convince them to play in the player’s club, the player must propose attractive terms. Once the team is assembled, the player must set tactics before matches, modify them during the skirmish, replace injured players etc. The skills of players are improved during trainings managed by a hired training team. One of the more interesting features is the possibility to start the season in 1917 and lead the stars from old times. Franchise Hockey Manager 4 was developed by a German studio Out of the Park Developments, the creators of other entries in the series and the Out of the Park Baseball series.
WWE 2K18
Sports
October 17, 2017
Another installment in a series of sports games dedicated to wrestling and released annually by 2K Games. The players take on the roles of professional wrestlers from NXT and WWE leagues, and take part in encounters in the ring. A series of improvements were introduced into the combat system - above all, the wrestlers can perform more moves now. Fighting is not all about exchange of attacks, as the player often brings the opponent down, throws them at the mat, or even out of the ring, in order to continue the fight closer to the audience or in the backstage. Among the available wrestlers, one will find Seth Rollins (depicted on the game's cover), Chris Jericho, Andre The Giant, John Cena, The Rock or the Bella sisters. WWE 2K18 offers plenty of game modes, both single player and multiplayer ones. MyCareer is the most important of them, as the player leads a wrestler of their choice to fame and money through subsequent victories.
