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  1. #1 Axis Football 2024
    97% 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) 26.6%, Sports 12.2%, Grand Strategy 11.4%, Economy 6.5%, Moddable 6.5%

  2. #2 Axis Football 2023
    96% matchMostly Positive77% of 270 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) 38.3%, Sports 19.5%, Moddable 7.7%, Management 7.4%, Simulation 6.2%

  3. #3 Axis Football 2021
    96% matchMixed62% of 140 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) 39.3%, Sports 19.9%, Moddable 12.2%, Simulation 6.4%, Strategy 5.5%

  4. #4 Axis Football 2020
    95% 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) 41.4%, Sports 19.4%, Moddable 9%, Management 7.8%, Simulation 6%

  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) 69.8%, Sports 15.1%, Management 5.5%, Simulation 5.4%, Strategy 2.6%

  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 36.2%, Football (American) 33.1%, Simulation 12.9%, Strategy 8.5%, Management 7.4%

  7. #7 Maximum Football
    92% matchMixed61% of 1,352 reviews2025
    Dev: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    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) 46.3%, Sports 27.5%, Simulation 6.3%, Realistic 4.6%, Character Customization 4.6%

  8. #8 Axis Football 2016
    93% matchMostly Positive75% of 125 reviews2016
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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

    Why similar: Football (American) 41.6%, Sports 33.5%, Simulation 9.8%, Management 8.4%, Strategy 4%

  9. #9 Axis Football 2015
    91% matchMixed69% of 383 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) 64.2%, Sports 25.2%, Management 5.6%, Strategy 2.9%, Local Multiplayer 2%

  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 50.5%, Simulation 18%, Management 17.6%, Strategy 8.4%, Local Multiplayer 5.2%

  11. #11 Legend Bowl
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 947 reviews2021
    Dev: Super Pixel Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.9 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) 53.4%, Sports 17.4%, Character Customization 7.3%, Immersive Sim 6.6%, Strategy 4.6%

  12. #12 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26
    86% matchMixed53% of 5,657 reviews2025
    Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 75.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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) 61.9%, Sports 24.5%, Simulation 9%, Strategy 4.6%

  13. #13 Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020
    88% 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) 54.4%, Sports 27.3%, Sandbox 5.8%, Simulation 5.2%, 3D 3.3%

  14. #14 Pro Strategy Football 2021
    87% 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) 47.1%, Moddable 15.6%, Sports 14.9%, Management 8.7%, Simulation 5.4%

  15. #15 War Room Football
    85% matchVery Positive95% of 55 reviews2026
    Dev: Tanish Jagtap
    Windows · Mac

    Build a dynasty from the front office. Draft, trade, sign, and develop players across unlimited seasons. Scout prospects, manage the cap, hire coaches, then watch the league evolve around you.

    Why similar: Football (American) 49.1%, Sports 25.6%, Management 10.4%, Simulation 8.3%, Strategy 2.4%

  16. #16 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25
    86% matchMixed56% of 5,106 reviews2024
    Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 69.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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) 64.9%, Sports 17.4%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 7.9%

  17. #17 FFFL: Brutalball Manager
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 85 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) 46.1%, Sports 15.4%, Moddable 12.2%, Management 10.8%, Simulation 5.7%

  18. #18 Front Office Football Nine
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 166 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) 58.1%, Sports 21.9%, Simulation 7.5%, Immersive Sim 4.5%, Strategy 4.4%

  19. #19 Football Coach: College Dynasty
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,475 reviews2025
    Dev: SidelineSim Studios
    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) 44.9%, Sports 24.1%, Management 10.2%, Simulation 9%, Realistic 6.6%

  20. #20 Football Simulator
    82% matchMostly Positive80% of 918 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) 48.6%, Moddable 18.1%, Sports 15.3%, Simulation 5.3%, Physics 3.8%

  21. #21 Front Office Football Seven
    83% 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) 70.7%, Sports 13.2%, Management 7.5%, Simulation 4.7%, Strategy 3.9%

  22. #22 Pro Strategy Football 2023
    81% 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) 46.3%, Moddable 17.1%, Sports 12.3%, Management 9.9%, Simulation 4.5%

  23. #23 AFL 26
    79% matchMixed57% of 188 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 46.1%, Management 16.8%, Realistic 13.4%, Simulation 10.4%, 3D 6.4%

  24. #24 Pro Strategy Football 2024
    79% 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) 45%, Moddable 16.8%, Sports 13.1%, Management 9.8%, Simulation 5%

  25. #25 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2021
    80% 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) 61.4%, Sports 23.6%, Simulation 8%, Strategy 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.1%

  26. #26 Sunday Rivals
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 311 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) 60.6%, Sports 16.4%, Character Customization 8%, Simulation 6.7%, 3D 3%

  27. #27 Pro Strategy Football 2022
    78% 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) 45.9%, Moddable 17.2%, Sports 15.1%, Management 10.5%, Simulation 4.9%

  28. #28 College Bowl
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 271 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) 53.8%, Sports 16.8%, Moddable 9.9%, Immersive Sim 7.3%, Character Customization 6.9%

  29. #29 WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
    75% matchVery Positive80% of 1,020 reviews2024
    Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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: Moddable 22.7%, Sports 20.9%, Economy 15.7%, Management 13.9%, Simulation 7.3%

  30. #30 Rugby Union Team Manager 4
    74% matchMostly Positive70% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
    Windows · Mac

    The fourth instalment of “The Number 1 Rugby Union Management Game”. Rugby Union Team Manager 4 gives you full control of managing your own Rugby Union team. Training schedules, coaches, physios, scouting, finances, sponsors, facilities and more. MUCH MORE!

    Why similar: Football (American) 26.7%, Sports 16.9%, Grand Strategy 15.1%, Management 11.8%, Immersive Sim 5.9%

  31. #31 Front Office Football Eight
    73% 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 50.9%, Football (American) 43.9%, Simulation 5.2%

  32. #32 AFL 23
    73% 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) 35.9%, Sports 19.9%, Management 10.4%, Realistic 8.1%, Character Customization 7%

  33. #33 Mutant Football League 2
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 144 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) 62%, Sports 20.8%, Character Customization 8.8%, 3D 3.8%, PvP 3.8%

  34. #34 CFS (Chinese Football Simulator)
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 295 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: Moddable 30.5%, Sports 25.8%, Management 15.5%, Immersive Sim 11.3%, Character Customization 8.5%

  35. #35 Out of the Park Baseball 26
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 815 reviews2025
    Dev: Out of the Park Developments
    Windows · Mac

    26 years of sports gaming excellence! Out of the Park Baseball 26 is here - officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc. and KBO! This year's brand new version puts you firmly in charge of your favorite baseball franchise. Your team, your way, your rules.

    Why similar: Sports 32%, Management 19.7%, Simulation 11.5%, Sandbox 11.4%, Strategy 10.4%

  36. #36 PBA Pro Bowling 2026
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 356 reviews2025
    Dev: FarSight Studios
    Windows

    Rise from amateur to PBA legend in the most realistic bowling simulation ever made, featuring advanced physics, realistic oil pattern transition, licensed PBA pros, deep career progression, and multiple competitive game modes.

    Why similar: Sports 43.6%, Realistic 14.8%, Immersive Sim 10.5%, Character Customization 9.8%, 3D 5.9%

  37. #37 Franchise Hockey Manager 12
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 119 reviews2025
    Dev: game54 SoftwarePub: Out of the Park Developments
    Windows · Mac

    Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2025-26 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose from teams around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.

    Why similar: Sports 26%, Moddable 13.9%, Economy 10.7%, Management 10.6%, Sandbox 9.5%

  38. #38 Rugby League Team Manager 3
    71% 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) 39.9%, Sports 19.9%, Management 15.3%, Character Customization 7.8%, Simulation 6.9%

  39. #39 PRO ERA
    70% 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) 48.1%, Sports 12.6%, Immersive Sim 9.7%, Realistic 9.1%, Simulation 9%

  40. #40 Bowl Bound College Football
    72% matchMixed57% of 124 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 59.7%, Strategy 20.8%, Simulation 19.5%

  41. #41 NBA 2K25
    67% matchMixed59% of 42,752 reviews2024
    Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
    Windows
    Median: 34.4 hrsMean: 100.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Command every court with authenticity and realism Powered by ProPLAY™, giving you ultimate control over how you play in NBA 2K25. Define your legacy in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W.

    Why similar: Sports 36.8%, Management 17.4%, Simulation 11.4%, Character Customization 11.3%, Immersive Sim 8.5%

  42. #42 Football, Tactics & Glory
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 4,289 reviews2018
    Dev: Creoteam
    Windows
    Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 44.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Moddable 24.8%, Sports 20%, Economy 17.9%, Management 15.8%, Simulation 7.4%

  43. #43 Lords of Football
    72% 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 61.5%, Simulation 17.8%, Strategy 13.8%, Management 6.9%

  44. #44 Soccer Manager 2026
    66% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,611 reviews2024
    Dev: Invincibles Studio Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!

    Why similar: Sports 30.4%, Management 22.5%, Immersive Sim 12.6%, Realistic 11.8%, Simulation 11.4%

  45. #45 Football Manager 26
    67% matchMostly Negative34% of 33,498 reviews2025
    Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 60.7 hrsMean: 139.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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

    Why similar: Sports 47%, Management 20%, Simulation 16.4%, Strategy 14.8%, Multiplayer 1.7%

  46. #46 World of Football
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 211 reviews2024
    Dev: Vault Game Studio
    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 43.9%, Simulation 11.9%, Strategy 11.5%, Physics 8.7%, PvP 8.1%

  47. #47 Franchise Hockey Manager 11
    66% matchMixed69% of 149 reviews2024
    Dev: game54 SoftwarePub: Out of the Park Developments
    Windows · Mac

    Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2024-25 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose from teams around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.

    Why similar: Sports 24.9%, Moddable 17.9%, Management 13.8%, Sandbox 8.7%, Simulation 8.7%

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