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  1. #1 Axis Football 2020
    97% 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) 35.6%, Sports 26.9%, Moddable 8.3%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 6.2%

  2. #2 Axis Football 2023
    96% 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) 33.9%, Sports 27.9%, Simulation 7.9%, Moddable 7.3%, Strategy 7%

  3. #3 Axis Football 2026
    96% 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) 39.3%, Sports 19.7%, Moddable 12.2%, Simulation 6.5%, Strategy 5.6%

  4. #4 Axis Football 2024
    95% 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) 33.8%, Sports 25.3%, Moddable 8.9%, Simulation 8.1%, Strategy 7%

  5. #5 Axis Football 2017
    94% 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) 62%, Sports 21.7%, Simulation 6.8%, Strategy 3.1%, Management 3.1%

  6. #6 Axis Football 2019
    94% 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 43.5%, Football (American) 24.6%, Simulation 13.7%, Strategy 8.5%, Management 3.5%

  7. #7 Maximum Football
    91% 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) 38.6%, Sports 38.1%, Simulation 7.7%, Local Multiplayer 5.8%, Character Customization 3%

  8. #8 Axis Football 2016
    93% 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 42.7%, Football (American) 32.8%, Simulation 11.1%, Local Multiplayer 4.3%, Strategy 4.3%

  9. #9 Axis Football 2015
    92% matchMixed69% of 381 reviews2015
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    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.

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

  10. #10 Axis Football 2018
    91% 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 57.4%, Simulation 18.1%, Local Multiplayer 8%, Strategy 7.9%, Management 7.9%

  11. #11 Pro Strategy Football 2021
    90% 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) 42.9%, Sports 21.9%, Moddable 15.3%, Simulation 7.1%, Strategy 6.2%

  12. #12 Football Coach: College Dynasty
    87% 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) 40.6%, Sports 34.8%, Simulation 11.3%, Management 5.6%, Realistic 4.5%

  13. #13 Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020
    84% 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) 46.3%, Sports 37.5%, Simulation 6.3%, Local Multiplayer 3.5%, PvP 2.8%

  14. #14 Legend Bowl
    82% 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) 47.1%, Sports 24.8%, Simulation 5.8%, Local Multiplayer 5.7%, Strategy 5.5%

  15. #15 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25
    81% 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) 55.1%, Sports 23.9%, Simulation 11.9%, Strategy 9%

  16. #16 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26
    81% 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) 52.4%, Sports 31.8%, Simulation 10.7%, Strategy 5.1%

  17. #17 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2021
    83% 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) 50.4%, Sports 31.4%, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 7.7%, Indie 0.8%

  18. #18 Front Office Football Nine
    79% 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) 52.2%, Sports 31.8%, Simulation 9.7%, Strategy 5.2%, Indie 0.8%

  19. #19 Sunday Rivals
    79% 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) 52.3%, Sports 22.9%, Simulation 8.2%, Character Customization 5.3%, Local Multiplayer 4.4%

  20. #20 FFFL: Brutalball Manager
    78% 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) 43.1%, Sports 23.3%, Moddable 12.3%, Simulation 7.7%, Management 6.4%

  21. #21 Front Office Football Seven
    80% 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) 64.3%, Sports 19.4%, Simulation 6.1%, Strategy 4.8%, Management 4.3%

  22. #22 Pro Strategy Football 2023
    78% 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) 43.3%, Sports 18.5%, Moddable 17.2%, Simulation 6.1%, Management 5.9%

  23. #23 Football Simulator
    77% 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) 42.5%, Sports 21.6%, Moddable 17.1%, Simulation 6.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.5%

  24. #24 College Bowl
    74% 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) 52.1%, Sports 26.3%, Moddable 10.3%, Character Customization 5.1%, PvP 4.9%

  25. #25 Pro Strategy Football 2024
    75% 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) 41.5%, Sports 19.6%, Moddable 16.7%, Simulation 6.6%, Management 5.8%

  26. #26 Football Manager 26
    73% matchMostly Negative32% of 30,190 reviews2025
    Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 56.1 hrsMean: 110.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.

    Why similar: Sports 57.4%, Simulation 17.9%, Strategy 14.4%, Management 9.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  27. #27 Lords of Football
    77% matchMixed52% of 352 reviews2013
    Dev: Geniaware SrlPub: Fish Eagle
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Lords of Football is a whole new sports lifestyle simulator, played in God Mode.The everyday routine of football is brought to life, simulating footballers' training to improve their skills and all the drama and real-life distractions that unfold during a normal season.

    Why similar: Sports 65.3%, Simulation 16.8%, Strategy 12.2%, Management 2.9%, Indie 2.9%

  28. #28 Football Club Simulator - FCS #21
    76% matchMixed65% of 287 reviews2016
    Dev: Dinamic GamesPub: FX Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Casual football & strategy videogame. Real-time simulation of your favourite football Club. Agile, intuitive, fast... allows you to play seasons in hours, not days: line-up, training, tactics, youth squad, scout, transfers, stadium, highlights, Strategic match... From the Premier Manager creators.

    Why similar: Sports 52.8%, Strategy 15%, Simulation 14.1%, Management 13.9%, 3D 3.2%

  29. #29 Front Office Football Eight
    74% 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 61.6%, Football (American) 32.8%, Simulation 5.6%

  30. #30 AFL 26
    72% matchMixed56% of 173 reviews2025
    Dev: Big Ant StudiosPub: Nacon
    Windows

    Get ready for the future of footy with AFL 26. Feel every hit, hear every roar, and live every moment with unmatched authenticity and intensity.

    Why similar: Sports 58.9%, Simulation 11.8%, Management 8.4%, Realistic 8%, PvP 5.2%

  31. #31 Pro Strategy Football 2022
    73% 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) 42.9%, Sports 22.8%, Moddable 17.3%, Simulation 6.5%, Management 6.3%

  32. #32 CFS (Chinese Football Simulator)
    69% 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 41.2%, Moddable 32.7%, Management 9.9%, Simulation 6.9%, Character Customization 6.4%

  33. #33 Football, Tactics & Glory
    71% 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 31.5%, Moddable 26.3%, Simulation 10.5%, Management 9.9%, Strategy 9.3%

  34. #34 Mutant Football League 2
    68% 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) 54.7%, Sports 29.7%, Character Customization 5.9%, PvP 5.5%, 3D 2.8%

  35. #35 AFL 23
    71% 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) 31.9%, Sports 28.3%, Simulation 8.6%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%, Management 5.9%

  36. #36 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 32.2%, Moddable 23.4%, Simulation 10%, Management 8.5%, Strategy 8.2%

  37. #37 Franchise Hockey Manager 3
    71% matchMixed58% of 98 reviews2016
    Dev: Out of the Park Developments
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy game you can find! Now officially licensed by the NHL®, so you can take the reins of your favorite franchise, FHM3 includes real 2016-2017 rosters for 22 playable leagues, a new gameplay mode that makes the game much more approachable, and tons of other new...

    Why similar: Sports 64.1%, Simulation 16.6%, Strategy 15.9%, Indie 3.4%

  38. #38 Super Mega Baseball 3
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 2,088 reviews2020
    Dev: Metalhead Software Inc.Pub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 49.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Run up the score in a relaxed slugfest or push the limits of your reflexes in this refined baseball simulator. The third entry in the series features all-new Franchise and Online Leagues modes, major graphical enhancements, and on-field additions including pickoffs and situational player traits.

    Why similar: Sports 46.4%, Simulation 11.8%, Character Customization 10.3%, PvP 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%

  39. #39 Rugby League Team Manager 3
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2020
    Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
    Windows · Mac

    The third instalment of “The Number 1 Rugby League Management Game”. The biggest leagues and competitions. Take full control of managing your own Rugby League club. Training schedules, coaches, physios, scouting, finances, sponsors and more. MUCH MORE!

    Why similar: Football (American) 35.7%, Sports 28.8%, Simulation 8.8%, Management 8.7%, Strategy 7.6%

  40. #40 Football Life Simulator
    65% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,459 reviews2025
    Dev: Ludu Arts
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Live the life of a professional footballer both on and off the field. Train, play matches, manage your social life, climb the career ladder, and spend your earned money. Decorate your life with luxury while managing your relationships and finances.

    Why similar: Simulation 32.4%, Management 21.1%, Character Customization 16.9%, Realistic 13.6%, 3D 7.8%

  41. #41 World of Football
    65% 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 55.4%, Simulation 13.4%, Strategy 12.1%, PvP 10.4%, Character Customization 4.6%

  42. #42 WE ARE FOOTBALL
    66% 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 55.9%, Simulation 11.7%, Strategy 11.4%, Management 8.8%, PvP 5.9%

  43. #43 Bowl Bound College Football
    70% matchMixed58% of 123 reviews2015
    Dev: Grey Dog SoftwarePub: Viva Meda
    Windows

    One of the best college football simulation engines available, Bowl Bound College Football is the simulation game college football fans have been waiting for!

    Why similar: Sports 63.4%, Simulation 18.3%, Strategy 18.3%

  44. #44 2MD: VR Football Classic
    67% 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: Sports 50.4%, Football (American) 41.4%, Character Customization 4.6%, Indie 3.6%

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