Madden NFL 25 has debuted on Steam, and the initial reception has been underwhelming. Players have reported poor performance, inadequate controller support, and frequent crashes. Despite these issues, the game is not faring worse than other Madden NFL games on Steam.
The game currently holds a mixed user rating, with many positive reviews showing a lack of enthusiasm. One user described it as “football” that “scratches the itch,” while another compared it to ordering a pizza from Little Caesars – familiar but not impressive.
The concurrent player numbers on Steam are not encouraging, peaking at a low number. This may be a sign that most Madden players prefer console gaming. EA’s history of not releasing sports games on PC may have contributed to this preference.
The reception of Madden NFL 25 is consistent with other games in the series on Steam. Comparing the game to its predecessors reveals a pattern of mediocrity:
It seems that EA is not prioritizing the PC version of Madden NFL, and it may be time for them to reevaluate their strategy.