Madden NFL 21

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StrategySimulationSports and racing

Platforms
Release:: 2020
Developer:: Electronic Arts
Scale:: Average concurrent players7.2
Player rating:: 50.4% · 5.1K
Profile data as of:: August 29, 2026

Go All Out in Madden NFL 21 where a fearless new generation of rising NFL stars is poised to change the game. Packed with fresh new features and innovative gameplay enhancements, Madden NFL 21 delivers new levels of ingenuity and control developed to inspire creativity on and off the field.

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Overview

Franchise: Madden (brand)
NFL (brand)
Madden NFL (series)
Release date: Windows — August 28, 2020
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Age rating: ESRB E — Everyone · Steam Store
PEGI 3 — age 3+ · Steam Store
USK 0 — age 0+ · Steam Store
CERO A · IGDB mirror
ACB PG — Parental Guidance · Steam Store
GRAC ALL — All ages, age 0+ · Steam Store
ClassInd L — Livre, age 0+ · Steam Store
Content warnings: Not specified by the storefront
Interaction modes: Single-playerMultiplayerOnline PvPSplit screenLocal PvP
Session capacity: Unknown
Access model: Unknown
Monetization: In-app purchases
Storefront price: Unknown
Store contents: 28 Achievements · Steam Store, August 29, 2026
Languages: English

Classification

Genres: StrategySimulationSports and racing
Evidence:
Setting and subject matter: Unknown
Camera: Isometric
Evidence:
Visual style: Unknown
Combat system type: Unknown

Scale

Concurrent players · period average

7.2

August 18, 2026 — September 17, 2026

under 100over 1 million

Detailed value: 7.16
Coverage: Steam
Origin: Published by source
Confidence: Medium — The site's calculation method is not published
Basis: Average concurrent Steam players over 30 days from Steam Charts: 7
Date observed: September 17, 2026
Source: Steam Charts

Concurrent players · period peak

August 18, 2026 — September 17, 2026

under 100over 1 million

Coverage: Steam
Origin: Published by source
Confidence: Medium — The site's calculation method is not published
Basis: Peak concurrent Steam players over 30 days from Steam Charts: 19
Date observed: September 17, 2026
Source: Steam Charts

Ratings: players50.4% · 5.1KSteam, US storefront · Steam reviews
players69.5%Global · IGDB mirror
critics67.2%Global · IGDB mirror
Last update: September 9, 2021 — Madden NFL 22 Free to Play (0 updates over 90 days) · Steam update feed

Concurrent players

period average · September 2020 — August 2026 · Steam · published by source · Steam Charts

1,4600

September 2020August 2026

Change over period: −99%decrease from 786 (September 2020) to 6.7 (August 2026)
Gaps: No gaps in observed months
Observations: 72

Mechanics

Key game systems from the Mechanics Catalog. Assessment axes are independent and are not combined into a single score. An unassessed mechanic is unknown, not absent.

Clan system
Not assessed
A persistent player organization created or recognized by the game itself, with a stable membership, a life beyond one session, a shared identity, functions, and goals.
Player economy
Not assessed
An in-game system where player decisions materially influence at least part of the production, supply, distribution, or price of in-game value.
Territory control
Not assessed
A system where players or organizations capture, hold, and use parts of the game world with lasting consequences.
Competitive PvP
Not assessed
Structured competition between players with rules and a measurable outcome, usually including skill-based matchmaking.
Live service and updates
Not assessed
A regular rhythm of meaningful updates, including seasons, patches, events, and a roadmap that supports a long product life.
Character progression
Not assessed
A system for long-term character or account development through levels, skills, equipment, and specializations.