- #1 EA SPORTS FC™ 25
97% matchMixed53% of 107,259 reviews2024
Dev: EA CanadaPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 71.9 hrsMean: 152.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
EA SPORTS FC™ 25 gives you more ways to win for the club. Team up with friends in your favourite modes with the new 5v5 Rush, and manage your club to victory as FC IQ delivers more tactical control than ever before.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42.8% ★, Sports 27.2%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Local Co-Op 6.1%, Local Multiplayer 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor offering a very similar authentic on-pitch football simulation experience.
- #2 eFootball™
96% matchMixed52% of 118,521 reviews2021
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 53.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Step up and experience the exhilarating soccer game that has now surpassed 1 billion downloads! Play eFootball™ with users around the world!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 48.3% ★, Sports 16.8%, Local Co-Op 7.7%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Local Multiplayer 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a prominent free-to-play alternative focusing on head-to-head online football matches.
- #3 Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,784 reviews2020
Dev: TAMSOFT CORPORATIONPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with the exhilarating action and over the top shots that made the license famous. Defy The Laws of Football Become Legend
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50.5% ★, Sports 28.6%, Multiplayer 8.1%, 4 Player Local 4.7%, Online Co-Op 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Blends arcade football action with over-the-top anime flair and special moves.
- #4 GOALS
89% matchMostly Negative39% of 7,375 reviews2026
Dev: GOALS
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
GOALS is a fast, responsive football game built for pure skill, real competition, and a global community. Gameplay first, free to play, crossplay and unique players. No excuses - just football.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49.6% ★, Sports 26.8%, Multiplayer 9.5%, PvP 5.3%, Realistic 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused, free-to-play competitive football experience.
- #5 WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
88% matchVery Positive81% of 1,060 reviews2024
Dev: Winning Streak Games GmbHPub: THQ Nordic Mobile
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 49.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Football (Soccer) 43.6% ★, Sports 22.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%, 4 Player Local 6.7%, Multiplayer 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern, streamlined managerial alternative focusing purely on football club operations.
- #6 Soccer Manager 2027
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 4,129 reviews2024
Dev: Invincibles Studio Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 55.4% ★, Sports 25.3%, Multiplayer 4.9%, Open World 4.6%, Realistic 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers accessible football management gameplay.
- #7 Total Football Online
86% matchMixed67% of 1,161 reviews2026
Dev: GALA SPORTS
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Build your All-Star lineup in Total Football Online! Easy to pick up, it lets you dive into pure football fun at your fingertips. With events and player updates syncing with real-world tournaments, get ready for a truly immersive football experience.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45% ★, Sports 32.1%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Online Co-Op 5.5%, Simulation 4%
Why You'll Like It: Features strategic team-building and fast-paced multiplayer soccer action.
- #8 FIFA 22
85% matchVery Positive81% of 120,504 reviews2021
Dev: EA Canada & EA RomaniaPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 84.1 hrsMean: 195.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Powered by Football™, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 22 brings the game even closer to the real thing with fundamental gameplay advances and a new season of innovation across every mode.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49.1% ★, Sports 16.8%, Local Co-Op 7.6%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Local Multiplayer 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers classic franchise mechanics and a rich career mode foundation.
- #9 Football Referee Simulator
84% matchVery Positive90% of 529 reviews2024
Dev: Vladimir Pliashkun
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Football Referee Simulator—the groundbreaking game that puts you in the referee's shoes! Are you ready to kickstart your career in the lower divisions and ascend to legendary status by overseeing thrilling finals?
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50.6% ★, Sports 44%, Simulation 4.4%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: Shifts perspective entirely to put you in charge of officiating high-stakes matches.
- #10 Kopanito All-Stars Soccer
84% matchVery Positive85% of 2,770 reviews2016
Dev: Merixgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fast-paced football game without a referee on the pitch and with crazy super-powers! It may not look serious, but we guarantee, that it is. Kopanito’s match engine is well-balanced and entirely skill-based.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 44.3% ★, Sports 29.5%, Local Co-Op 7.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.1%, Multiplayer 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers retro-inspired arcade soccer action with fast local multiplayer fun.
- #11 Super Arcade Football
80% matchMostly Positive71% of 206 reviews2021
Dev: OutOfTheBit Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fast-paced, arcade-style football fun with a humorous story mode, local & online multiplayer, global leaderboards, custom tournaments, and crazy modifiers like meteor showers and bears on the pitch... Simple controls will keep you focused on excitement! OST by the great Barry Leitch!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 48.3% ★, Sports 20.7%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, 4 Player Local 7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, easy-to-learn arcade soccer matches with modern physics.
- #12 Golazo! 2
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 146 reviews2022
Dev: Purple Tree S R L
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Dynamic arcade football game with medium-sized fields, no fouls, and offsides whistled. Add street gameplay to this mix to have just pure fun & action!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 47.8% ★, Sports 21.7%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Multiplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the nostalgia of arcade soccer without fouls or offsides.
- #13 EA SPORTS FC™ 26
78% matchMixed51% of 108,284 reviews2025
Dev: EA CanadaPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 35.3 hrsMean: 92.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Experience The World's Game like never before in EA SPORTS FC™ 26. Go for glory in a 48-team international tournament mode, take on themed Manager Live Challenges, and step into Player Career with new international ICONs and Heroes.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 39.1% ★, Sports 18.2%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Online Co-Op 6.2%
- #14 WE ARE FOOTBALL
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,455 reviews2021
Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Football (Soccer) 57.2% ★, Sports 30%, PvP 3.3%, Multiplayer 3.2%, Simulation 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the alternative management series with deep customization.
- #15 Strikers Club
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,662 reviews2026
Dev: Oddshot Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Strikers Club is a multiplayer football game where you play as one player and compete in action-packed matches against others. Every move counts. Master dribbling, passing, and shooting while working with your team to outplay opponents.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49.7% ★, Sports 24.3%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Online Co-Op 8.4%, PvP 5.1%
- #16 Football Manager 26
77% matchMostly Negative36% of 36,287 reviews2025
Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 59.1 hrsMean: 163.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50.7% ★, Sports 36%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Simulation 5%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #17 REMATCH
75% matchMixed69% of 54,821 reviews2025
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 21.7 hrsMean: 58.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Rematch is an online multiplayer football game. Control one player and compete with your team in fast-paced 5v5 matches from an immersive third-person perspective. Team up with your friends and join the action.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50% ★, Sports 27%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Online Co-Op 7.5%, PvP 4.6%
- #18 WWE 2K25
74% matchMixed69% of 6,659 reviews2025
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 46.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Celebrate The Bloodline in Showcase. Compete online in MyGM. Expanded gameplay includes intergender wrestling, chain wrestling, barricade diving, the return of Promos + much more!
Why similar: Sports 43.5%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Realistic 8.6%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Online Co-Op 7.5%
- #19 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26
74% matchMixed53% of 5,929 reviews2025
Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 74.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Sports 87.2%, Simulation 12.8%
- #20 NBA 2K26
73% matchMixed64% of 33,536 reviews2025
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 26.8 hrsMean: 79.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Bragging rights are on the line in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, The W, and Play Now. Showcase your bag of moves with hyper realism, Powered by ProPLAY™, and challenge your friends, or rivals, in NBA 2K26’s competitive modes—and leave no doubt that you wear the crown.
Why similar: Sports 32.6%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Online Co-Op 10.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%
- #21 IOSoccer
72% matchVery Positive81% of 2,925 reviews2026
Dev: IOSoccer Team
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 43.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
IOSoccer is a free non-commercial competitive third-person online multiplayer soccer game that offers unparalleled freedom in ball control and gameplay depth.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 46.9% ★, Sports 23.8%, Online Co-Op 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.1%
- #22 Pro Soccer Online
71% matchVery Positive82% of 27,538 reviews2025
Dev: Skywall Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Pro Soccer Online is a 1st/3rd person, highly skill based, online multiplayer soccer game. It offers a sports game experience unlike any other with smooth, physics based, input driven gameplay that is competitive and rewarding with no pay to win mechanics.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 53.6% ★, Sports 28.7%, Multiplayer 8.4%, PvP 6%, Simulation 3.2%
- #23 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25
73% matchMixed56% of 5,132 reviews2024
Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 21.8 hrsMean: 67.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Sports 81.6%, Simulation 18.4%
- #24 WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027
71% matchVery Positive82% of 180 reviews2026
Dev: Winning Streak Games GmbH
Windows
WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027 is the ultimate challenge for manager fans and anyone who wants to become one! Accessible, with great depth of play, a focus on tactics and more than 200 simulated countries. Now with a new creative mode that lets you tailor the game perfectly to your preferences!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 55.7% ★, Sports 32.1%, Simulation 5.1%, Multiplayer 3.3%, 4 Player Local 3%
- #25 EA SPORTS™ College Football 27
72% matchMixed41% of 2,903 reviews2026
Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 32.2 hrsMean: 63.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Step into the modern era of college football, where personal ambition meets program pride. Balance expectations, identity, and everything Saturday demands while immersed in traditions and pageantry of game day.
Why similar: Sports 46.3%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%, Simulation 7.2%
- #26 NBA 2K25
70% matchMixed59% of 42,947 reviews2024
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 34.4 hrsMean: 101.6 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 51.1%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Multiplayer 7.7%, PvP 7.3%, Local Multiplayer 7.2%
- #27 F1® 25
68% matchVery Positive87% of 30,308 reviews2025
Dev: CodemastersPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 18.3 hrsMean: 50.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Rewrite The Grid with the ultimate evolution in racing: EA SPORTS™ F1® 25: 2026 Season Edition. Get F1® 25 and the 2026 Season Pack in one bundle for the most complete Formula One® experience.
Why similar: Sports 57.1%, Multiplayer 14.4%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, PvP 6.2%, Simulation 5.3%
- #28 TopSpin 2K25
70% matchMixed54% of 4,185 reviews2024
Dev: Hangar 13Pub: 2K Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
TopSpin 2K25 returns as a next-level tennis sim, bringing realistic court physics and challenging skill-based gameplay. Play single or multiplayer locally or online. Build your MyPLAYER or play as icons like Roger Federer and Serena Williams with custom animations mirroring their real-life styles.
Why similar: Sports 52.9%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, PvP 6%, Local Multiplayer 5.6%
- #29 Football Life Simulator
69% matchMixed68% of 1,618 reviews2025
Dev: Ludu Arts
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Football (Soccer) 82.6% ★, Simulation 6.5%, Realistic 6.1%, Sexual Content 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #30 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27
69% matchMostly Negative36% of 1,021 reviews2026
Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Run the league one decision at a time. EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27, powered by the all-new Persona Engine.
Why similar: Sports 47.5%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, Online Co-Op 8.9%, Simulation 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.4%
- #31 WWE 2K24
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,949 reviews2024
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 20.6 hrsMean: 55.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience a gripping retelling of WrestleMania’s greatest moments in 2K Showcase of the Immortals in WWE 2K24, where you can relive a collection of some of the most unforgettable, career-defining matches.
Why similar: Sports 39.2%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Online Co-Op 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%
- #32 Football Pitch Simulator
65% matchVery Positive93% of 202 reviews2025
Dev: Incipient DayPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Build your own football pitch business. Make repairs, expand your facilities, and attract the interest of football fans.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 46.9% ★, Sports 37.3%, Simulation 7.5%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #33 NBA 2K27
66% matchMixed50% of 2,997 reviews2026
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 42.4 hrsMean: 65.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%
The hustle doesn’t stop and the run never ends in NBA 2K27. Chase greatness around the clock in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and MyNBA, and make your hoop dreams a reality.
Why similar: Sports 53.6%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%, Online Co-Op 5.8%
- #34 World of Football
66% matchVery Positive82% of 223 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: Football (Soccer) 51.6% ★, Sports 29.8%, Multiplayer 8.9%, PvP 5.9%, Simulation 3.3%
- #35 AFL 26
66% matchMixed57% of 203 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 55.2%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Realistic 7.5%, Online Co-Op 6.1%, Multiplayer 5.4%
- #36 Global Football
64% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Giovanni MarinPub: Global Football Studios
Windows
Global Football is a multiplayer football game focused on real skill, teamwork, and identity. Here, each player controls a single athlete on the field — not an entire team. No pay-to-win. No scripts. Victory depends solely on your game awareness, technique, and team chemistry.
Why similar: Sports 38.5%, Football (Soccer) 38.3% ★, Multiplayer 5.9%, Online Co-Op 4.8%, Artificial Intelligence 4.5%
