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Games Like Axis Football 2015

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Sports, Football (American), Simulation, Singleplayer.

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Axis Football is a 3D American Football Simulation Game that features a unique aimed passing system. Play in a single match, season mode, or local multiplayer! Offers basic mod support for team rosters.

Reviews: Mixed — 69% — of 381 reviews
Released: 2015-07-15
Developer: Axis Games
Genres: Sports
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 5.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 98%

Overview

Axis Football 2015 is a foundational title in the indie American football simulation space, known for its unique aimed passing mechanics and accessible management depth. These recommendations focus on titles that balance tactical on-field gameplay with franchise-building management, ranging from deep text-based simulations to stylized arcade-sim hybrids.

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  1. #1 Legend Bowl
    97% matchVery Positive87% of 945 reviews2021
    Dev: Super Pixel Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Legend Bowl is a throwback to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit football games of the past. Take to the gridiron and fight your way to becoming a football legend! Enjoy sim-style gameplay, realistic weather, detailed stats, franchise mode, tournament mode, fully customizable rosters, and much much more!

    Why similar: Football (American) 63.3%, Sports 25.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.8%, Strategy 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the addictive, fast-paced nature of football with a unique pixel-art aesthetic and deep simulation mechanics.

  2. #2 Sunday Rivals
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 310 reviews2022
    Dev: 26k
    Windows

    Easy to pickup, hard hitting, fully customizable arcade football is back with Sunday Rivals! Battle high-octane offenses and bone crushing tacklers in the harshest weather conditions to bring home championship glory!

    Why similar: Football (American) 69.7%, Sports 23.7%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers a stylized, high-energy take on football that emphasizes satisfying physics and arcade-style controls.

  3. #3 Maximum Football
    96% matchMixed63% of 1,302 reviews2025
    Dev: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Forge your legacy in Maximum Football, where you can play both college and pro football in one shared universe. Recruit the next college superstar and take them into the pros to become a future Hall of Famer. Build your team with unparalleled in-game customization that gives you ultimate control.

    Why similar: Football (American) 51.6%, Sports 39.5%, Local Multiplayer 8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

    Why You'll Like It: As a modern successor to the indie football sim space, it offers robust customization and a realistic 3D engine.

  4. #4 Axis Football 2026
    95% matchMostly Positive75% of 96 reviews2025
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football 2026 is a complete American Football Simulation featuring fluid gameplay, endless customization, and the industry's best franchise mode.

    Why similar: Football (American) 64.3%, Sports 24.9%, Management 5.7%, Strategy 3%, Local Multiplayer 1.9%

    Why You'll Like It: The latest iteration in the series provides the most refined version of the aimed passing system and simulation features found in the original.

  5. #5 Football Coach: College Dynasty
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,422 reviews2025
    Dev: Coach Apps
    Windows · Mac

    A true college football management game. Play as a coach or a school, recruit players, develop your team, and compete for national championships. Build a college football dynasty and become a coaching legend!

    Why similar: Football (American) 55.9%, Sports 37.2%, Management 5.2%, Strategy 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides an incredibly deep management experience for those who prefer the strategic, front-office side of college football.

  6. #6 Axis Football 2024
    94% matchMostly Positive71% of 210 reviews2023
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.

    Why similar: Football (American) 56.5%, Sports 32.7%, Management 4.4%, Strategy 3.8%, Local Multiplayer 2.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This entry significantly improved the franchise mode and AI logic, making it a strong step up from the 2015 original.

  7. #7 Pro Strategy Football 2024
    93% matchVery Positive80% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: Kerry BattsPub: Pro Strategy Games
    Windows · Mac

    NOT the latest version, please check out PSF 2026!

    Why similar: Football (American) 61%, Sports 22.3%, Local Multiplayer 7%, Management 5.6%, Strategy 2.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It is the premier choice for players who want a pure, tactical simulation focused on play-calling and coaching decisions.

  8. #8 Front Office Football Nine
    92% matchMostly Positive79% of 165 reviews2023
    Dev: Solecismic Software
    Windows

    Put yourself in the Front Office with Front Office Football, the professional football simulation from Solecismic Software. Manage your roster through trading, free agency and the amateur draft. Create game plans, organize depth charts and watch your franchise thrive for decades.

    Why similar: Football (American) 66.1%, Sports 31.2%, Strategy 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This title is perfect for fans who want to focus entirely on the complex management and scouting aspects of professional football.

  9. #9 Axis Football 2023
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 269 reviews2022
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.

    Why similar: Football (American) 53.9%, Sports 34.4%, Management 4.4%, Strategy 3.6%, Local Multiplayer 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This version introduced significant graphical updates and roster management improvements that feel familiar yet modern.

  10. #10 Axis Football 2021
    91% matchMixed63% of 139 reviews2021
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.

    Why similar: Football (American) 54.8%, Sports 34.8%, Local Multiplayer 3.6%, Strategy 3.3%, Management 3.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It maintains the classic indie feel of the series while introducing better team management tools.

  11. #11 Axis Football 2020
    90% matchMixed67% of 178 reviews2020
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football features football gaming's deepest Franchise Mode and massively improved simulation-style gameplay.

    Why similar: Football (American) 54.9%, Sports 32.1%, Local Multiplayer 5.1%, Management 4.4%, Strategy 3.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This title marked a turning point for the series with better physics and more responsive player movement.

  12. #12 College Bowl
    88% matchVery Positive85% of 264 reviews2024
    Dev: Super Pixel Games
    Windows

    College Bowl is a beautifully pixelated on-field simulation of American Football! Challenge college rivals on your way to winning a National title! Take on various game modes, including a deep Dynasty mode with in-depth recruiting, scouting, stat tracking, ranking, bowl games, yearly goals and more!

    Why similar: Football (American) 70.5%, Sports 27.6%, Local Multiplayer 1.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on real-time tactical control and immersive simulation, capturing the intensity of the college game.

  13. #13 Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020
    89% matchMixed52% of 73 reviews2020
    Dev: Canuck Play Inc
    Windows

    Achieve Gridiron Greatness as Doug Flutie and Maximum Football 2020, bring you the ultimate football sandbox.

    Why similar: Football (American) 58.3%, Sports 36.6%, Local Multiplayer 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a highly customizable sandbox mode that allows players to build their own leagues from the ground up.

  14. #14 Axis Football 2017
    87% matchMixed64% of 171 reviews2017
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football is an American football simulation featuring massive customization and a complete franchise mode

    Why similar: Football (American) 66.6%, Sports 18.1%, Addictive 6.3%, Local Multiplayer 3.1%, Management 2.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It serves as a direct evolution of the 2015 game, polishing the rough edges of the initial release.

  15. #15 Axis Football 2016
    86% matchMostly Positive75% of 125 reviews2016
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Axis Football is a an American football simulation featuring innovative aimed passing and massive customization.

    Why similar: Sports 38.1%, Football (American) 37.8%, Addictive 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 5%, Tactical 3.5%

    Why You'll Like It: The first direct sequel that expanded on the roster management features introduced in the original.

  16. #16 Axis Football 2019
    86% matchMixed69% of 117 reviews2019
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football is an American football simulation featuring immersive gameplay, a deep franchise mode, and extensive customization.

    Why similar: Sports 46.3%, Football (American) 33.8%, Addictive 8.3%, Local Multiplayer 4.1%, Strategy 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a nostalgic look at the series' evolution with core mechanics that remain true to the original 2015 vision.

  17. #17 Draft Day Sports: College Football 2024
    84% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: College Football 2023=4 puts you in the role of head coach for your favorite college football team. Recruit, gameplan and make the right calls on the field to lead your team to the top of the ranks and the college football championship.

    Why similar: Football (American) 64.6%, Sports 31.3%, Strategy 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers an unparalleled level of detail for managing a college football program, from recruiting to game-day strategy.

  18. #18 Pro Strategy Football 2023
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 74 reviews2022
    Dev: Kerry BattsPub: Pro Strategy Games
    Windows · Mac

    NOT THE LATEST VERSION - Be sure to also look for Pro Strategy Football 2024!

    Why similar: Football (American) 61.3%, Sports 20.3%, Management 5.5%, Local Multiplayer 5.3%, Tactical 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly moddable environment for players who want to customize their league structures and teams.

  19. #19 Axis Football 2018
    85% matchMixed65% of 137 reviews2018
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Axis Football is an American football simulation featuring a deep Franchise Mode and full customization.

    Why similar: Sports 54.3%, Addictive 18.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Tactical 6.9%, Management 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This version focused on tightening the tactical elements and improving the singleplayer season experience.

  20. #20 Pro Strategy Football 2021
    83% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2020
    Dev: Kerry BattsPub: Pro Strategy Games
    Windows · Mac

    [NOT THE LATEST VERSION!! See Pro Strategy Football 2022]

    Why similar: Football (American) 65.7%, Sports 26%, Management 5.1%, Strategy 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This entry is excellent for those who want a text-heavy, deep strategic simulation of football.

  21. #21 Football Simulator
    82% matchMostly Positive80% of 904 reviews2022
    Dev: Refactor Games
    Windows

    Step onto the gridiron with Football Simulator and experience the most dynamic and physics-driven football game ever made. Break through tackles, juggle tipped passes, and dive for interceptions to lead your team to victory. Features a fully moddable environment.

    Why similar: Football (American) 64.9%, Sports 25.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%, Singleplayer 1%

    Why You'll Like It: This early access title is highly moddable and allows for unique simulation scenarios not found in mainstream games.

  22. #22 Pro Strategy Football 2022
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 87 reviews2021
    Dev: Kerry BattsPub: Pro Strategy Games
    Windows · Mac

    PSF 2023 IS COMING SOON!! WATCH FOR SEPTEMBER 2022!!

    Why similar: Football (American) 59%, Sports 24.3%, Management 5.7%, Local Multiplayer 5.5%, Tactical 5%

    Why You'll Like It: A reliable tactical sim that prioritizes coaching decisions over twitch-based reflexes.

  23. #23 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25
    79% matchMixed56% of 5,089 reviews2024
    Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 24.2 hrsMean: 70.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Hit like you mean it with FieldSENSE™ powered by BOOM Tech. Experience how the new physics-informed dynamic tackling system unlocks realistic collisions & new gameplay animations on both sides of the ball.

    Why similar: Football (American) 72%, Sports 24.2%, Strategy 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: The latest in the series, offering the most up-to-date rosters and competitive online play.

  24. #24 FFFL: Brutalball Manager
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: Stout Kassel Games
    Windows

    FFFL: Brutalball Manager is a Franchise Management Simulation game, based mostly on American Football in a Fantasy setting. Take full control of the entire league. Tons of customization, deep stat tracking and unique rules.

    Why similar: Football (American) 61.1%, Sports 25.6%, Local Multiplayer 6.7%, Management 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It adds a fantasy and management twist to the standard football formula for a more unique experience.

  25. #25 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2021
    81% matchMixed59% of 54 reviews2020
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2021 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite football team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents right down to creating and calling your own plays to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.

    Why similar: Football (American) 64.9%, Sports 31.3%, Strategy 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a comprehensive look at professional football management with a focus on statistical accuracy.

  26. #26 Front Office Football Eight
    80% matchVery Positive84% of 282 reviews2016
    Dev: Solecismic Software
    Windows

    Put yourself in the Front Office with Front Office Football, the professional football simulation from Solecismic Software. Manage your roster through trading, free agency and the amateur draft. Create game plans, organize depth charts and watch your franchise thrive for decades.

    Why similar: Sports 59.2%, Football (American) 40.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic management sim that remains a benchmark for depth in the football simulation genre.

  27. #27 Backyard Football '99
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 155 reviews2025
    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows

    Backyard Football 1999 is back and now enhanced to run on modern systems. Whether you're picking Jerry Rice or Barry Sanders for your dream team, scoring TDs with Pablo Sanchez, or enjoying the witty banter between Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield, simple controls let anyone pick up and play football!

    Why similar: Football (American) 62.3%, Sports 37.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  28. #28 Supraball
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,243 reviews2019
    Dev: Supra Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Play football in first person view and develop your own tactics and tricks. Play with up to 9 of your friends or join alone. No Pay2Win!

    Why similar: Sports 97.2%, Strategy 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  29. #29 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26
    74% matchMixed52% of 5,008 reviews2025
    Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system to convert thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real NFL data into more explosive gameplay.

    Why similar: Football (American) 66.6%, Sports 31.3%, Strategy 2.1%

  30. #30 Adorables
    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,198 reviews2016
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Volens Nolens Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Great game with the cutest characters you ever imagined

    Why similar: Sports 66.1%, Local Multiplayer 23.6%, Strategy 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  31. #31 Mutant Football League 2
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 140 reviews2025
    Dev: Digital Dreams Entertainment
    Windows

    Mutant Football League 2 is a hard-hitting, arcade-style football game that combines intense gameplay, wisecracking mutants, weapons, deep strategy, and outrageous humor. Prepare yourself for the most insanely brutal football you’ll ever experience.

    Why similar: Football (American) 69.1%, Sports 29.1%, Local Multiplayer 1.8%

  32. #32 Front Office Football Seven
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 143 reviews2015
    Dev: Solecismic Software
    Windows

    Put yourself in the Front Office with Front Office Football, the professional football simulation from Solecismic Software. Manage your roster through trading, free agency and the amateur draft. Create game plans, organize depth charts and watch your franchise thrive for decades.

    Why similar: Football (American) 76.8%, Sports 17.9%, Management 3.4%, Strategy 1.9%

  33. #33 WE ARE FOOTBALL
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,447 reviews2021
    Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Lead your football club through national championships and to international stardom. Take over an established men’s or women’s team of your choice as its manager or bring a small team into the big league.

    Why similar: Sports 76.1%, Management 10.3%, Strategy 6.5%, Local Multiplayer 6.2%, Singleplayer 1%

  34. #34 WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 1,002 reviews2024
    Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Welcome to WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024! Dive into the world of football like never before. Choose an existing club or start your own. Manage either men or women, lead your club to new heights, and become the next manager legend!

    Why similar: Sports 52.5%, Local Multiplayer 16.4%, Management 11.8%, Tactical 11.7%, Strategy 5.6%

  35. #35 NFL Pro Era II
    70% matchMixed60% of 89 reviews2023
    Dev: StatusPRO Inc
    Windows

    Show off your QB skills in the latest NFL-licensed VR experience, NFL PRO ERA II. Suit up in the new multi-player where you and your friend, or a player from around the world, can compete online against each other. This year, it’s all about you. Are you built for it?

    Why similar: Football (American) 55.6%, Sports 43.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  36. #36 PRO ERA
    69% matchMixed65% of 155 reviews2022
    Dev: StatusPRO Inc
    Windows

    Lead your team to a Super Bowl, improve your QB skills by participating in drills, or play catch virtually with your friends in your favorite NFL stadium. As a NFL QB you’ll feel the excitement of what it’s like to compete under the bright lights with thousands of screaming fans.

    Why similar: Football (American) 74.7%, Sports 24.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  37. #37 World of Football
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 195 reviews2024
    Dev: Vault Game StudioPub: indie.io
    Windows

    A physics-based football game, where matches are won not by randomness or luck, but pure skill! Easy to learn, yet difficult to master, World of Football lets you bring up to ten players together to test your skills on the pitch! Then go pro and fight for the title of GOAT!

    Why similar: Sports 90.7%, Strategy 8.3%, Singleplayer 1%

  38. #38 CFS (Chinese Football Simulator)
    65% matchMostly Positive75% of 221 reviews2026
    Dev: 悟空实验室Pub: Wise Games
    Windows

    "Chinese Football Simulator" is a management game themed around Chinese football. As both club owner and head coach, you'll develop and manage teams—either existing or custom—immersed in authentic Chinese football culture.

    Why similar: Sports 76.5%, Management 15.7%, Tactical 7.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  39. #39 2MD: VR Football Classic
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 148 reviews2017
    Dev: Truant pixel, LLCPub: Truant Pixel, LLC
    Windows

    2MD VR Football Classic is a room-scale two-minute drill VR arcade experience that allows players to become a virtual quarterback! Draw your own plays before taking them on the road to victory. Featuring customization, fast-paced gameplay, an action packed bonus game, and more.

    Why similar: Football (American) 51.5%, Sports 48.5%

  40. #40 Gridiron
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,010 reviews2020
    Dev: 1336 Studios
    Windows

    Gridiron is a fast-paced fusion of sci-fi and arcade-style football featuring easy to understand controls and a competitive multiplayer driven online experience. Gridiron supports up to 7v7 action in both casual and competitive online matches, offline practice mode and much more!

    Why similar: Football (American) 71.4%, Sports 28.6%

  41. #41 AFL 23
    67% matchMixed44% of 453 reviews2023
    Dev: Big Ant StudiosPub: Nacon
    Windows

    AFL 23 - IT'S TIME TO FLY!! Feel the Atmosphere, Chase your dreams and Make it your own - in the most realistic AFL game ever!

    Why similar: Football (American) 48.3%, Sports 33.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%, Management 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  42. #42 Football, Tactics & Glory
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 4,156 reviews2018
    Dev: Creoteam
    Windows
    Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 45.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    XCOM meets Football Manager. Develop your club, earn experience in turn-based matches, learn new skills, achieve new classes, upgrade your facilities, buy and sell footballers, grow your youth academy, make difficult choices. It's a deep strategy game that respects your time.

    Why similar: Sports 49.2%, Local Multiplayer 17.8%, Management 13.3%, Tactical 11.6%, Strategy 6.1%

  43. #43 Serious Fun Football
    67% matchMixed48% of 63 reviews2022
    Dev: KW-SFF
    Windows

    SERIOUS realism with advanced ball physics and freedom of player movement, FUN casual dynamic gameplay, online or in single-player. This is Serious Fun Football. It's play ball time!

    Why similar: Local Multiplayer 52.2%, Sports 28%, Singleplayer 11%, Tactical 8.7%

  44. #44 Bang Average Football – Play, Manage, Create
    63% matchVery Positive96% of 348 reviews2024
    Dev: ruairi dxPub: Secret Mode
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Celebrate the beautiful game in Bang Average Football, a fast-paced, easy-to-learn arcade football game for 1-4 players. Play with friends in co-op and PvP multiplayer, turn an underdog team into champions as player-manager in Story mode, or design your own teams, leagues, and tournaments.

    Why similar: Sports 72.1%, Local Multiplayer 19.9%, Management 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%

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