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Games like NHL 18

2017 PlayStationXbox

An ice hockey sim with fast-paced play, new offensive and defensive stick controls, and the arcade-style NHL THREES mode. It also offers plenty of multiplayer options and an Expansion Draft to build your own 32nd team.

What defines NHL 18:

  • Lavish presentation
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for NHL 18 are NHL 11, NHL 24 and NHL 23. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes NHL 18 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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NHL 11

100 %

2010 PlayStationXbox

  • Realistic visuals
  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Co-op or multiplayer

An ice hockey simulation celebrating the series' 20th year, with a new physics engine delivering harder hits, broken sticks and smoother stickhandling. Alongside career and online modes, it offers Hockey Ultimate Team for collecting and building a roster.

NHL 24

Lavish presentation

A licensed, realistic ice hockey sim where fatigue, heavy checks and physics-based collisions shape the pace on the ice. Strongest in online competition and its career and team-building modes.

NHL 23

Lavish presentation

A realistic ice hockey simulation featuring licensed NHL teams and players, with offline play, career modes and online multiplayer such as Hockey Ultimate Team.

NHL 19

Lavish presentation

A realistic ice hockey sim with responsive skating, heavier collisions and modes like Hockey Ultimate Team, plus outdoor pond-style rinks. It shines in online competition and local head-to-head play.

NHL 20

Realistic visuals

A realistic ice hockey simulation featuring official NHL stars, new Signature Shots and many shot variations. New modes like Eliminator and a fresh broadcast package add variety, solo or with friends.

NHL 13

Gameplay comes before story

A realistic ice hockey simulation featuring official NHL teams and players, offering fast matches, career modes and online play against others.

NHL 22

Lavish presentation

A realistic licensed NHL ice hockey simulation, the first in the series to run on the Frostbite engine. Superstar X-Factors give elite players their signature abilities, alongside online and career modes.

NHL 17

Gameplay comes before story

An EA ice hockey simulation with realistic collision physics, improved goaltenders and new modes like Draft Champions and World Cup of Hockey. Its online leagues and team-building modes make multiplayer a major draw.

EA Sports FC 26

Lavish presentation

A licensed football simulation with career mode and heavy online play. New Archetypes make player styles feel more distinct, while Ultimate Team offers long-term collecting and squad building.

FIFA 22

Lavish presentation

A realistic football simulation with a huge roster of licensed players, teams and stadiums. It shines in online multiplayer and in modes like Ultimate Team and Career.

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