Madden NFL 17 artwork

Every Madden NFL Game Ranked

Madden NFL spans 17 critic-rated games on CriticDB, released between 2005 and 2026. The highest-rated is Madden NFL 17 (83) and the lowest is Madden NFL 22 (63). Across 208 critic reviews, the series averages 74, and Madden NFL 25 has drawn the most reviews.

Highest ratedMadden NFL 17 83
Lowest ratedMadden NFL 22 63
Series average74
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  1. 1
    Madden NFL 17

    Madden NFL 17

    83
    11 critic reviews·Aug 22, 2016·EA Sports
    PS4Xbox One
    “By focusing on improving the minute that matters on and off the field – EA Tiburon have created an experience that is a phenomenal triumph.”
    — Press Start · 80/100
  2. 2
    Madden NFL 18

    Madden NFL 18

    82
    16 critic reviews·Aug 24, 2017·EA Sports
    PS4Xbox One
    “If you are holding out hope for wholesale changes and improvements, I think that is probably a little unrealistic based on the annual release cycle and you will come away disappointed.”
    — Digitally Downloaded · 80/100
  3. 3
    Madden NFL 17

    Madden NFL 17

    82
    9 critic reviews·Aug 22, 2016·EA Sports
    PS3Xbox 360
    “Sports games: the bane of most people's E3 conferences. They're the games that people that call themselves "Serious Moe" play.”
    — Push Square · 80/100
  4. 4
    Madden NFL 13

    Madden NFL 13

    82
    7 critic reviews·Aug 27, 2012·EA Sports
    PS3Xbox 360
    “Meaningful changes to core gameplay features and modes make this one of the best Madden titles in recent memory.”
    — Attack of the Fanboy · 80/100
  5. 5
    Madden NFL 19

    Madden NFL 19

    81
    11 critic reviews·Aug 9, 2018·EA Sports
    PCPS4Xbox One
    “EA Sports Madden NFL 19 is the latest installer in the football franchise, set to deliver more game-changing control to players than ever before.”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100
  6. 6
    Madden NFL 16

    Madden NFL 16

    81
    8 critic reviews·Aug 24, 2015·EA Sports
    PS4Xbox One
    “As a result, it’s fair to say that Madden NFL 16 is as complete a package as the current-gen platforms have seen thus far.”
    — Game Rant · 80/100
  7. 7
    Madden NFL 15

    Madden NFL 15

    80
    8 critic reviews·Aug 25, 2014·EA Sports
    PS4Xbox One
    “Great graphics, Solid Gameplay, Lackluster Audio/Commentary, Solid Options of Game Modes”
    — TechRaptor · 80/100
  8. 8
    Madden NFL 26

    Madden NFL 26

    75
    18 critic reviews·Aug 13, 2025·EA Sports
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
    “There is enough depth to Madden 26 that makes it an experience worth the update. It still is not as strong as the CFB franchise, but it is making strides in the right direction.”
    — But Why Tho · 75/100
  9. 9
    Madden NFL 27

    Madden NFL 27

    73
    20 critic reviews·Aug 12, 2026·EA Sports
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
    “EA Sports Madden NFL 27 is here. Has EA done enough to shake off the ghosts of Madden's past? Come find out.”
    — COGConnected · 75/100
  10. 10
    Madden NFL 20

    Madden NFL 20

    73
    10 critic reviews·Aug 1, 2019·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox One
    “Feel like a Superstar in Madden NFL 20, featuring an all-new career campaign empowering players to take the Superstar journey and become the Face of the Franchise: QB1.”
    — Worth Playing · 78/100
  11. 11
    Madden NFL 22

    Madden NFL 22

    71
    9 critic reviews·Aug 19, 2021·EA Sports
    PS4Xbox One
    “With meaningful additions on and off the field, Madden NFL 22 marks a recent high point for the series, but technical issues get in the way.”
    — GameSpot · 70/100
  12. 12
    Madden NFL 25

    Madden NFL 25

    71
    23 critic reviews·Aug 15, 2024·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
    “Overall a decent offering from EA, but it still feels like baby steps from last year.”
    — TechRaptor · 70/100
  13. 13
    Madden NFL 23

    Madden NFL 23

    68
    6 critic reviews·Aug 18, 2022·Electronic Arts
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
    “Hi everyone. Welcome to John Madden Football. Madden NFL 23 marks a monumental but mournful occasion. At the end of 2021, Legendary NFL Hall of Fame coach John Madden passed away.”
    — The OuterHaven · 70/100
  14. 14
    Madden NFL 23

    Madden NFL 23

    68
    14 critic reviews·Aug 18, 2022·EA Sports
    PS4Xbox One
    “The story goes that John Madden refused to sign off on EA Sports’ original football sim until it put 22 players on the field.”
    — Push Square · 70/100
  15. 15
    Madden NFL 24

    Madden NFL 24

    64
    14 critic reviews·Aug 17, 2023·EA Sports
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
    “I must say I'm disappointed in what was supposed to be the big year for the Madden series, as it's either success or failure, all or nothing.”
    — Gamereactor · 60/100
  16. 16
    Madden NFL 21

    Madden NFL 21

    63
    15 critic reviews·May 27, 2020·Electronic Arts
    PCPS4Xbox One
    “Despite the fact that Madden NFL 21 features arguably the best core gameplay the series has ever seen and the introduction of a fun new mode in The Yard, the continued neglect shown to classic Franchise mode, lack of…”
    — IGN · 60/100
  17. 17
    Madden NFL 22

    Madden NFL 22

    63
    9 critic reviews·Aug 19, 2021·EA Sports
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
    “There’s some mild improvement on last year’s game but the Madden franchise still feels lost, with too little depth and too many bugs.”
    — Metro GameCentral · 60/100

Madden NFL games in release order

  1. 1993Madden NFL '94—
  2. 1994Madden NFL 95—
  3. 1995Madden NFL 96—
  4. 1996Madden NFL 97—
  5. 1997Madden NFL 98—
  6. 1998Madden NFL 99—
  7. 1999Madden NFL 2000—
  8. 2000Madden NFL 2001—
  9. 2001Madden NFL 2002—
  10. 2002Madden NFL 2003—
  11. 2003Madden NFL 2004—
  12. 2004Madden NFL 2005—
  13. 2004Madden NFL Football—
  14. 2005Madden NFL 06—
  15. 2006Madden NFL 07—
  16. 2007Madden NFL 08—
  17. 2008EA Sports Fantasy Football Live Draft Tracker—
  18. 2008Madden NFL 09—
  19. 2009Madden NFL 10—
  20. 2009Madden NFL Arcade—
  21. 2010Madden NFL 11—
  22. 2011Madden NFL Football—
  23. 2011Madden NFL 12—
  24. 2012Madden NFL 1382
  25. 2013Madden NFL 25—
  26. 2014Madden NFL 1580
  27. 2014Madden NFL Football—
  28. 2014Madden NFL Mobile—
  29. 2015Madden NFL 1681
  30. 2016Madden NFL 1783
  31. 2017Madden NFL 1882
  32. 2018Madden NFL 1981
  33. 2019Madden NFL 2073
  34. 2020Madden NFL 2163
  35. 2021Madden NFL 2263
  36. 2022Madden NFL 2368
  37. 2023Madden NFL 2464
  38. 2024Madden NFL 2571
  39. 2025Madden NFL 2675
  40. 2026Madden NFL 2773
See every Madden NFL game in release order →