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2015PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified64 % positive

WWE 2K16 is a wrestling game with a huge roster of current and legendary WWE Superstars, built around grapples, counters and submissions. Its appeal lies in its authenticity, career mode and head-to-head matches with friends.

  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Lavish presentation
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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In short: Games like WWE 2K16

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes WWE 2K16 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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WWE 2K17

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2016PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified64 % positive

Brings what grabs you about WWE 2K16: melee combat with weapons or fists, co-op or multiplayer and lavish production.

WWE 2K17 is a wrestling game with a huge roster of WWE and NXT Superstars and Legends, offering in-ring matches and backstage brawls with Brock Lesnar on the cover. Career mode, matches against friends and wrestler creation are the main draws.

Where to buy

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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011

Realistic visuals

A WWE wrestling game with a large roster, many match types and deep creation tools. The Road to WrestleMania campaigns offer branching storylines, but it shines most in local or online multiplayer matches.

WWE 2K23

Lavish presentation

A wrestling simulation with a huge WWE roster, a John Cena career Showcase mode and the new WarGames match. Reversal timing drives the ring action, and it shines in local and online matches against other players.

WWE 2K18

Realistic visuals

WWE 2K18 is a pro wrestling game with a huge roster of real WWE stars, career and creation modes, and plenty of local and online matches against friends. Its matches revolve around reversals and timing rather than simple button mashing.

WWE 2K15

Realistic visuals

A licensed wrestling game featuring WWE superstars, built around grapples, reversals and submissions in the ring. It shines in local and online matches and offers plenty of showmanship and career modes.

WWE 2K14

Realistic visuals

A pro wrestling game whose 30 Years of WrestleMania mode lets you replay the biggest matches in WWE history. It adds a big roster, unlockable legends and multiplayer bouts.

WWE '12

Vast, open spaces

A pro wrestling game with smoother animations, the new Breaking Point submission system, and deep customization of wrestlers, entrances and arenas. A Road to Wrestlemania career mode adds a story thread, and local matches with friends are a big draw.

WWE 2K19

Realistic visuals

A wrestling simulation with a huge roster of WWE Superstars, Legends and NXT talents, offering many match types and deep creation tools. It shines in local and online multiplayer and when building your own wrestlers.

WWE 2K22

Lavish presentation

A pro wrestling game featuring realistic-looking WWE Superstars and Legends, with counter-based grappling matches, deep creation tools and a Rey Mysterio career Showcase. It shines most when played against or with friends.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007

Vast, open spaces

A wrestling game built around a new analog control system, a Season Mode with branching storylines, and brawls that spill outside the ring using environmental hotspots. It shines most in local multiplayer matches with friends.

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