EA SPORTS FC™ 25 vs NBA 2K26
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
NBA 2K26 wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. NBA 2K26 is R$229.83 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | EA SPORTS FC™ 25 | NBA 2K26 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 44 | 63 |
| Quality | 49 | 58 |
| Value | 40 | 77 |
| Popularity | 41 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | N/A | R$ 69.17 |
| Steam Review Score | 53.3% positive | 66.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.6K | 7.4K |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | EA SPORTS FC™ 25 | NBA 2K26 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 26, 2024 | September 4, 2025 |
| Developers | EA Canada, EA Romania | Visual Concepts |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | 2K |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 - 64-Bit (Latest Update). | Windows 11 64-Bit (latest update) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7 6700 | Intel® Core™ i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD RX 5600 XT or Nvidia GTX 1660 | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 8 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 8 GB or Intel® Arc™ A770 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: EA SPORTS FC™ 25 or NBA 2K26?
NBA 2K26 won the comparison against EA SPORTS FC™ 25 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is EA SPORTS FC™ 25 worth buying over NBA 2K26?
Based on the metrics, NBA 2K26 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. NBA 2K26 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:54 PM UTC