Top Sports Video Games To Play While Stuck at Home

19. [amazon link=”B07SRF1MBT” title=”WRC 8″ /]

This is probably the toughest racing game out there right now. It’s very challenging, but it’s worth the effort. As well as an outstanding career mode, WRC 8 offers a full rally driving experience. If you want to play this properly on a console, you should invest in a full-blown driving wheel rig.

Furthermore, it’s also really fun to play online. Test yourself against the best and watch other players spinning out of control as you pass them by. The intensity of the game will put you in a cold sweat. This one requires skill, practice, and patience, but it’s definitely a fun challenge to pass the time away stuck at home.

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18. [amazon link=”B0776HVWZM” title=”EA Sports UFC 3″ /]

Being stuck at home for long periods of time isn’t good for your mental health. There’s only so long you can go before you start wanting to break things. If you’ve got a punching bag, good; off to the garage you go. But UFC 3 is the next best thing. You can have a fight night online with your friends from the comfort of your couch.

Create your own MMA fighter in G.O.A.T mode, complete with dreadful tattoos, and go on a title run. Or you can just play the classic way by choosing your favorite real athlete and take on the best in the UFC. Bonus characters include Bruce Lee, Joe Rogan, and even UFC President Dana White.

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17. [amazon link=”B07F6VH9MB” title=”Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition” /]

If you’re not after an authentic football experience, then skip Madden and buy this. Long story short, this is a violent, over-the-top interpretation of America’s favorite sport. The game features 7-on-7 action, with teams made up of various mutants, including orcs, werewolves, and demons.

It’s an original experience. It’s a million times more fun than regular football videogames and has fields littered with obstacles like buzzsaws and landmines. These features would probably help to improve the Super Bowl. The NFL could learn from this game. As always, you can play online too.

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16. [amazon link=”B07GZD9PX6″ title=”The Golf Club 2019″ /]

Golf purists are calling this game the closest thing to reality you can find. It has intuitive controls, sleek user interface, robust creation tools, and realistic physics along with a plethora of single-player and online modes. It looks and plays like golf without the fluff.

What’s more, is that they now have a license with the PGA so a career mode is available. You can even design your own courses or just go online and take other players’ virtual credits in Skin wager matches. TGC 2019 has something to offer for every golf aficionado.

Get it on Amazon here: [amazon link=”B07GZD9PX6″ ] [amazon fields=”B07GZD9PX6″ value=”price” format=”linked”]

15. [amazon link=”B07DX61JTD” title=”Mario Tennis Aces” /]

Available on Switch, this is a typical Mario-style sports game. That means you’re going to get a lot of joy from playing it. It offers easy-to-learn yet challenging-to-master controls and mechanics in addition to a variety of single-player and multiplayer game modes.

You can play regular singles and doubles games against another player or AI. Adventure mode sees you complete missions and boss battles to unlock more characters and courts. As a Switch exclusive, Mario Tennis Aces allows you to use motion controls and HD rumble for a more immersive gameplay experience.

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14. [amazon link=”B0773JL6FM” title=”Steep” /]

Mostly set in the Alps, this is an open-world game that can be explored freely by players. The four main activities available in Steep include skiing, wingsuit flying, snowboarding, and paragliding. However, DLC unlocks more maps and more game modes including base-jumping and sledding.

The open world is vast and will take a long time to explore. Meanwhile, it’s almost totally online with a number of multiplayer challenges. Even if you’re just free-roaming, players can still crash into you unless you disable the function. While some find the game a bit aimless, the possibilities are endless.

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13. [amazon link=”B01DVP2MQU” title=”Rocket League Collectors Edition” /]

If you’re looking for a unique sports experience that combines the best parts of racing and soccer, Rocket League is an excellent choice. It has a massive player base because it’s one of the few games with cross-play support across all major platforms. This makes it really popular.

Now it’s one of the best e-sports out there. Game developer Psychomix has added in over 80 new challenges. With straightforward controls and simple objectives, it’s a very fun game to play. If you want to play something a little bit more chaotic than a regular soccer game like FIFA or PES, then Rocket League is perfect for you.

Get it on Amazon here: [amazon link=”B01DVP2MQU” ] [amazon fields=”B01DVP2MQU” value=”price” format=”linked”]

12. [amazon link=”B07CSVMVGT” title=”GTA 5 Premium Edition” /]

Ok, we’re cheating slightly by putting this on here. Strictly speaking, Grand Theft Auto isn’t a sports game. We know that. But it does offer the opportunity to play a number of sports if that’s something you choose to do. The likes of golf, tennis and base jumping are all options in the giant open-world map.

You can get out of the virtual house and go to the shooting range if that’s what you’re craving. Fire off a few rounds there or even go hunting. Arm-wrestling is even an option. The madness that is the GTA free-roaming universe, there’s something for everybody to do. Reclaim your own reality.

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11. [amazon link=”B07ZTLTCH4″ title=”FIFA 20″ /]

At this point, you can mark your calendar for the newest release of the FIFA franchise. Everybody loves it because it has so many different options. Play with or against a friend. Have a tournament with each other or even play against random opponents online. In short, it’s great for the current situation.

However, it does lose marks because they lost the rights to Juventus’s name. Now the Italian giants are called Piedmont Calcio, which is super annoying. But all in all, it’s still a very playable game and perfect for moments of boredom. Scoring goals against your friends never gets old.

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10. [amazon link=”B07TD6YMJ1″ title=”NBA 2K20″ /]

The NBA season might not finish in real life, but the league is at your fingertips with 2K20. Now with an improved MyCareer mode, players can customize their wardrobe, get haircuts and tattoos, and purchase power-ups. You can also take control of all 12 WNBA teams for the first time.

When you complete a career mode, it’s not over. Go online and shoot a few hoops with your friends from the sanctuary of your bedrooms. Or destroy some random stranger isolating on the other side of the world. There’s no doubt this is the definitive basketball gaming experience.

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9. [amazon link=”B07D3G7N9P” title=”Zwift” /]

If you want to play a game and be productive at the same time then Zwfit is perfect for you. It’s effectively an MMORPG that requires a stationary trainer. Players may cycle freely around the game world and join organized group rides, races or workouts with other users. An increasing number of professional cyclists are even using it.

These elite athletes are even riding with their fans online. The likes of former Tour De France winner Bradley Wiggins have posted clips of them using Zwift to stay active. It’s the closest way most people will get to experience what it’s like to be a real cyclist without stepping outside.

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8. [amazon link=”B07S6TW9L6″ title=”F1 2019 Legends Edition” /]

This gorgeous racing simulator is one of the best games of the year. Explore the world of Formula One both on and off the track as a driver or an executive. You can play a brand-new career mode that allows you to build up your reputation and take on your biggest rivals.

The game features all the official teams, drivers and 21 circuits from the 2019 season along with F2 racers from the previous year. Gameplay has also improved from the previous edition with better lighting and official F-1 branded cars. This is probably even better than watching Formula One.

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7. [amazon link=”B01N1037CV” title=”Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” /]

This Switch remaster of the Wii U game is brilliant and fun for everyone. One of the best things about it is that includes what was DLC for the original version. With 48 tracks and 42 characters, the game allows up to 12 players at a time. This makes it perfect for an isolation party.

Renegade Roundup is a new multiplayer mode, that basically follows a cops and robbers theme. Players use the Pirhana Plant to catch opponents and transport them to prisons on the map. Meanwhile, the other team has to try and free teammates and avoid capture. It’s a modern classic.

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6. [amazon link=”B07ZLK6MR3″ title=”MLB The Show 20″ /]

MLB The Show is definitely a bit better than the last edition of the game. First of all, it’s more detailed. The players have real Nike uniforms and more legitimate stadium advertising including Delta Airlines and Coca Cola. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily make it more fun to play but makes it a more immersive experience.

It’s also really enjoyable. You want to go outside and swing your bat with your friends but right now you can’t. This doesn’t replace that, but it’s good in its own way. For sheer escapism, this is a great game to play. It’s even got minor league rosters if that’s the route you want to take.

Get it on Amazon here: [amazon link=”B07ZLK6MR3″ ] [amazon fields=”B07ZLK6MR3″ value=”price” format=”linked”]

5. [amazon link=”B07T85V1KH” title=”NHL 20″ /]

Typically, EA’s NHL series gets less love than Madden or FIFA. But the latest edition changes that narrative. There’ve been a whole bunch of improvements that make this a genuinely enjoyable game in its own right. Play it online or by yourself and you’re going to have a good time.

The new Superstar Signature Shots allows players to pull off signature moves from their favorite athletes. So while you can’t see them playing live on TV, you can do the next best thing and pretend to be them. Additionally, Ultimate Hockey Team is a new mode where players can defeat squads assembled by NHL players and other professional athletes.

Get it on Amazon here: [amazon link=”B07T85V1KH” ] [amazon fields=”B07T85V1KH” value=”price” format=”linked”]

4. [amazon link=”B01AN88RI0″ title=”DiRT Rally 2.0″ /]

Focused on rally driving on the tarmac and off-road terrain, DiRT Rally 2.0 is a phenomenal racing experience. The weather affects gameplay like never before, with influences on visibility, grip, and handling. Some races will last for ten minutes and the surface will degrade over this time.

Concentration is key because otherwise, you’ll total your car. Available to play on all the major platforms, you can go multiplayer online and put in some serious rally racing miles against your friends. This is the perfect game for any petrol head because you have to tune up your car between races too.

Get it on Amazon here: [amazon link=”B01AN88RI0″ ] [amazon fields=”B01AN88RI0″ value=”price” format=”linked”]

3. Lonely Mountains Downhill

A hidden gem, a lot of people won’t be familiar with this game but it’s absolutely brilliant. The concept is really simple. In short, you cycle downhill through different landscapes, climates and over different obstacles. But the best part is the way you can die in so many gory ways.

It really makes this game fun to play and the graphics, though simple, are extremely clean and pleasing to the eye. You can even compete online against friends and try to beat each other’s records. In sum, it’s an addictive game with a great premise. Boredom doesn’t stand a chance.

– You can find out more about this game here

2. [amazon link=”B07XLVL3MN” title=”Football Manager 2020″ /]

You’ve suddenly got an infinite amount of time on your hands. Perfect, because Sega has you covered. The Football Manager series is one of the best games you can play right now because it’s so immersive. In fact, it will probably take over your whole life if you’re careful.

Players take on the role of the manager of a soccer team. They have to deal with everything from match squads, to transfers to types of training and player contracts. You can also import your team to a friend’s league and compete online. It has so many features and over 100 soccer leagues with thousands of clubs to choose from.

Get it on Amazon here: [amazon link=”B07XLVL3MN” ] [amazon fields=”B07XLVL3MN” value=”price” format=”linked”]

1. Out Of The Park Baseball 21

Basically the same idea as Football Manager, OOTP is a baseball management role-playing game. Take control of a franchise and make all the decisions you need to make your side the best. Deal with everything a real-life GM has to think about without the online abuse.

However, you can take the game online and play in real-life leagues. Each league has its own ‘commissioner’ and its own rules. There are big, long-running leagues and small ones between friends. You can honestly play this game forever, which is why it has to top this list. It’s so addictive. That’s why it’s perfect for this moment.

– You can find out more about this game here

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