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Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2023 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.

Reviews: Mixed — 63% — of 16 reviews
Released: 2022-10-19
Developer: Wolverine Studios
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMixed56% of 5,107 reviews2024
    Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 23.3 hrsMean: 69.4 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) 60.4%, Sports 19.7%, Simulation 11.2%, Strategy 8.7%

  2. #2 Football Coach: College Dynasty
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,481 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) 50.5%, Sports 33.4%, Simulation 12.5%, Strategy 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  3. #3 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26
    95% matchMixed53% of 5,695 reviews2025
    Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 75.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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) 57.2%, Sports 27.6%, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 5%

  4. #4 Australian Football Coach
    94% match9 user reviews33% of 9 reviews2017
    Dev: Statto Software
    Windows

    Coach your team to the premiership flag! Australian Football Coach is the premier Aussie Rules Football management game. Coach in one of eight different leagues, create your own footy world or even pit the different states against each other in State of Origin mode.

    Why similar: Sports 36.9%, Football (American) 35.3%, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 12.4%, Indie 2.1%

  5. #5 Front Office Football Seven
    94% 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) 72.3%, Sports 16.4%, Simulation 5.9%, Strategy 4.7%, Indie 0.7%

  6. #6 Draft Day Sports: College Football 2026
    91% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Start as a coordinator and rise to head coach in Draft Day Sports: College Football 26! Build playbooks, recruit stars, manage team cohesion, and outsmart adaptive AI. Create your dynasty with unmatched depth and strategy.

    Why similar: Football (American) 54.8%, Sports 27.1%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  7. #7 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2018
    92% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2018
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2018 puts you in the role of head coach of your favorite college basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from staff hiring, recruiting, scouting and all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to tournament glory and becoming a dynasty.

    Why similar: Sports 58.7%, Simulation 20.2%, Strategy 18%, Indie 3%

  8. #8 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2018
    91% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2018
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2018 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite professional football team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents and calling each play to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.

    Why similar: Football (American) 51.1%, Sports 30.7%, Simulation 11%, Strategy 5.4%, Indie 1.7%

  9. #9 Draft Day Sports: College Football 2020
    90% matchMixed59% of 22 reviews2020
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: College Football 2020 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: Sports 36.9%, Football (American) 36.1%, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 11.7%, Indie 2%

  10. #10 Draft Day Sports: College Football 2024
    89% 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) 55%, Sports 25.9%, Simulation 8.3%, Strategy 8.2%, 2D 1.5%

  11. #11 Bowl Bound College Football
    89% 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 60%, Strategy 20.2%, Simulation 19.8%

  12. #12 Franchise Hockey Manager 4
    88% matchMixed65% of 146 reviews2017
    Dev: Out of the Park Developments
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    The Most Hockey Ever! Franchise Hockey Manager 4 is the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy game available. FHM 4 is officially licensed by the NHL®, includes real 2017-18 rosters, packs even more features than any of its predecessors, and takes the series to a whole new level in terms of realism and gameplay.

    Why similar: Sports 60.9%, Strategy 18.4%, Simulation 18.1%, Indie 2.6%

  13. #13 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2024
    86% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2023
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2024 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) 55%, Sports 25.8%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  14. #14 Draft Day Sports: College Football 2021
    87% matchMixed62% of 29 reviews2021
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: College Football 2021 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) 55.8%, Sports 26.6%, Simulation 8.8%, Strategy 7.9%, Indie 0.5%

  15. #15 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2025
    86% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2024
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2025 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) 54.5%, Sports 27%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  16. #16 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2026
    85% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Take control of your favorite football franchise in Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 26. Draft stars, manage the cap, build gameplans, and shape your dynasty with deep strategy, smart AI, and endless customization.

    Why similar: Football (American) 54.5%, Sports 27%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  17. #17 Draft Day Sports: College Football 2025
    84% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Wolverine StudiosPub: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: College Football 2025 puts you in the role of head coach for your favorite college football team. Recruit, gameplan, hire a successful staff 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) 54.5%, Sports 27%, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  18. #18 Gridiron Manager
    83% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Coolissimo Games
    Windows

    Step off the field and into the front office. Gridiron Manager is an uncompromising, data-driven American Football simulation. Take total control of a College or Professional program, build your roster, and call the plays on a real-time tactical chalkboard. No stick skills required.

    Why similar: Football (American) 49.2%, Sports 31.1%, Strategy 9%, Simulation 8.5%, 2D 1.8%

  19. #19 Legend Bowl
    82% 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) 60%, Sports 23.8%, Simulation 6.3%, Strategy 6.1%, 2D 2.1%

  20. #20 Pure Football 2018
    82% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2018
    Dev: PureFootball
    Windows

    Pure Football 2018 is an American Football Simulator where you play GM, Coach, and Player. Play through endless seasons as you master player contracts, assembling your coaching staff, free agency, and the draft. Lead your players come game time or use the advanced game simulation system.

    Why similar: Football (American) 53.9%, Sports 33.9%, Simulation 12.2%

  21. #21 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) 56.2%, Sports 26.3%, Simulation 9%, Strategy 7.5%, Indie 0.5%

  22. #22 Draft Day Sports: College Football 2022
    81% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2022
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: College Football 2022 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) 42.7%, Sports 31.7%, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 10.1%, 2D 2.1%

  23. #23 Draft Day Sports: College Football 2023
    78% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2022
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: College Football 2023 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) 54.9%, Sports 27.2%, Simulation 8.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Indie 0.5%

  24. #24 Football Mogul 18
    80% matchMostly Negative35% of 20 reviews2017
    Dev: Sports Mogul, Inc.
    Windows

    Football Mogul 18 is the 16th version of the addictive football simulation game from the makers of Baseball Mogul.​This version includes rosters and player ratings for opening weekend of the 2017-2018 season.

    Why similar: Sports 38.5%, Football (American) 35.6%, Simulation 13.4%, Strategy 12.5%

  25. #25 Front Office Football Nine
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 167 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) 57.6%, Sports 26.4%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 5.1%, 2D 0.8%

  26. #26 Draft Day Sports: College Football 2018
    79% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: College Football 2018 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) 68.6%, Sports 22.4%, Simulation 7.7%, Indie 1.2%

  27. #27 Football Legend
    77% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2023
    Dev: Beefware
    Windows

    Take over a professional American football team, in this single-player football management simulator. As both general manager and head coach, build a football dynasty that will last for decades to come. Trade, draft, sign free agents, and coach your way into the hall of fame!

    Why similar: Football (American) 50.2%, Sports 27.7%, Simulation 12.3%, Strategy 8.8%, Indie 0.6%

  28. #28 Football Dynasty Manager
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nekolitch Games
    Windows

    Take command of an entire football world. Recruit high-school prospects and portal prospects, build a college dynasty, then follow your players into the pros. Draft, trades, contracts, and championships. College and pro in one connected universe, where every snap, signing, and decision is your call.

    Why similar: Football (American) 59%, Sports 27.7%, Strategy 8.2%, Simulation 3.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  29. #29 Pro Football Legacy
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ruthenia Games
    Windows

    Pro Football Legacy is a franchise simulation built around the decisions that define a dynasty — Manage your roster, scout new talent, set your strategy, build your dynasty.

    Why similar: Football (American) 52.4%, Sports 33.5%, Simulation 13.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  30. #30 Cornerstone: College Football
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: WBTStudios
    Windows

    Take command of a college football program and build a dynasty from the sidelines. Recruit elite talent, scheme against rivals, survive the coaching carousel, and chase national titles across decades of seasons. A deep college football management sim.

    Why similar: Football (American) 52%, Sports 33.2%, Simulation 13.2%, Indie 1.6%

  31. #31 Football Legacy Manager 26
    73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Football Legacy Manager
    Windows · Mac

    Build the ultimate legacy as the general manager of a professional American football team!

    Why similar: Football (American) 48.5%, Sports 34.8%, Simulation 13.8%, 2D 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  32. #32 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018
    76% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2017
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite professional basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.

    Why similar: Sports 57.2%, Simulation 20.6%, Strategy 19.2%, Indie 3.1%

  33. #33 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2022
    75% matchMixed57% of 28 reviews2021
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2022 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) 40.3%, Sports 32.6%, Simulation 12.7%, Strategy 10.4%, 2D 2.2%

  34. #34 Football Commissioner
    71% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: Atreus Interactive
    Windows

    The definitive, first-of-its-kind American football league management sim. Take control of the newest spring football league by customizing the structure, teams, ticket prices, salaries, and more. Sim games week by week to grow your league from a startup into a thriving sports empire.

    Why similar: Football (American) 51.6%, Sports 31%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  35. #35 Axis Football 2020
    74% 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) 52%, Sports 29.6%, Simulation 9.3%, Strategy 7.9%, Indie 0.8%

  36. #36 Axis Football 2017
    74% 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) 71%, Sports 18.7%, Simulation 6.7%, Strategy 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  37. #37 Backyard Football '99
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 166 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) 58.7%, Sports 34.1%, Simulation 4.7%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  38. #38 Sunday Rivals
    71% 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) 67.3%, Sports 22.2%, Simulation 9.1%, Indie 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  39. #39 Axis Football 2021
    72% 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) 49.9%, Sports 30.7%, Simulation 10%, Strategy 8.2%, Indie 0.8%

  40. #40 Ultimate Pro Football Coach
    69% matchMixed68% of 34 reviews2025
    Dev: Games2rk
    Windows · Mac

    A strategic franchise mode football sim where you run the front office and call all the shots —build your roster, manage the franchise and handle the play calling to guide your team to glory across seasons of immersive franchise-building.

    Why similar: Football (American) 57.3%, Sports 35.3%, Simulation 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  41. #41 Football Legacy Manager 25
    70% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Football Legacy Manager
    Windows

    Build the ultimate legacy as the general manager of a professional American football team!

    Why similar: Football (American) 47.6%, Sports 35.4%, Simulation 14.1%, 2D 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  42. #42 War Room Football
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 59 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) 51.3%, Sports 32.6%, Simulation 10.7%, Strategy 3%, 2D 1.6%

  43. #43 Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020
    71% 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) 57.2%, Sports 34.9%, Simulation 6.7%, Indie 0.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  44. #44 Fantasy Franchise
    67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Xavier Begerow
    Windows

    Own and manage your own football team! Set your lineup, train your players, hire coaches, and improve your stadium to create a franchise that can go all the way!

    Why similar: Football (American) 55%, Sports 33.1%, Simulation 9.8%, 2D 1.1%, Indie 0.6%

  45. #45 Pure College Football
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Reck-it Warehouse
    Windows

    Build your college football dynasty and compete for control. Master NIL recruiting, develop your coaching staff, and manage demanding boosters. Play solo or battle in online dynasties with up to 32 real players.

    Why similar: Football (American) 44.7%, Sports 33.2%, Simulation 10.4%, Strategy 9.2%, 2D 1.6%

  46. #46 Axis Football 2015
    70% 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) 64.9%, Sports 31%, Strategy 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  47. #47 Axis Football 2023
    67% 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) 49.5%, Sports 30.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 8.9%, Indie 0.8%

  48. #48 Pro Football Dynasty
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SidelineSim Studios
    Windows · Mac

    The ultimate American football management sim. Call plays, sign free agents, scout prospects, draft superstars, and dive into deep stats for every player and team. Take control as a coach or GM, chase championships, and build a storied dynasty.

    Why similar: Football (American) 60.2%, Sports 27.5%, Simulation 8.9%, Strategy 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  49. #49 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows

    Run the league one decision at a time in EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27, powered by the all-new Persona Engine.

    Why similar: Football (American) 60%, Sports 23.9%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  50. #50 Gridiron Football GM
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gridiron Games
    Windows

    Run the front office of an American football franchise. Build a dynasty across decades. Multi-season draft, free agency, trades, salary cap, and pre-snap play-calling on every snap. Calibrated to real pro football statistics. Single player. No microtransactions.

    Why similar: Football (American) 52.4%, Sports 31.2%, Strategy 7.3%, Simulation 6.8%, 2D 1.4%

  51. #51 World Boxing Manager
    69% matchMixed59% of 136 reviews2016
    Dev: Aggroblakh
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    World Boxing Manager is a game in which you develop and manage the careers of young, hungry boxers desperate for glory. You scout and recruit fighters from a pool of amateurs who come to train at your gym - it's up to you to decide who to mold into championship material.

    Why similar: Sports 58.6%, Simulation 20.3%, Strategy 19.7%, Indie 1.5%

  52. #52 Maximum Football
    65% matchMixed61% of 1,356 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) 52.4%, Sports 38%, Simulation 8.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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