- #1 EA SPORTS FC™ 25
97% matchMixed53% of 107,056 reviews2024
Dev: EA CanadaPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 71.8 hrsMean: 151.9 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) 44.9% ★, Sports 15.1%, eSports 10.9% ★, Multiplayer 5.8%, Local Multiplayer 5%
Why You'll Like It: It is the closest current big-budget alternative for realistic full-pitch soccer, controller play, online PvP, and team-based competitive modes.
- #2 Pro Soccer Online
96% matchVery Positive82% of 27,444 reviews2025
Dev: Skywall Studios LLC
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 46.1 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) 49.1% ★, eSports 20.2% ★, Sports 13.9%, PvP 7.7%, Multiplayer 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its competitive multiplayer focus, manual-feeling ball control, and emphasis on skillful on-pitch play make it a strong fit for eFootball players.
- #3 REMATCH
95% matchMixed69% of 52,878 reviews2025
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 22.2 hrsMean: 58.6 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) 48.5% ★, eSports 16.3% ★, Sports 13.8%, Multiplayer 6.7%, PvP 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It channels the same online football intensity into a more direct competitive format built around teamwork, positioning, and PvP matches.
- #4 IOSoccer
94% matchVery Positive81% of 2,915 reviews2026
Dev: IOSoccer Team
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 43.4 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) 48.4% ★, Sports 12.9%, Online Co-Op 8%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%, Multiplayer 7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers fast online football matches with direct control of a single player, rewarding positioning, passing, and teamwork much like eFootball's competitive side.
- #5 Soccer Online: Ball 3D
94% matchVery Positive84% of 10,671 reviews2017
Dev: Unusualsoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Multiplayer soccer simulator. Control one player. Play online or with bots.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 47.3% ★, Sports 15.9%, eSports 15.7% ★, Multiplayer 6.8%, Online Co-Op 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is another online soccer game centered on player-controlled matches, teamwork, and competitive multiplayer rather than management.
- #6 FreestyleFootball R
93% matchMixed67% of 1,633 reviews2022
Dev: JOYCITY CorporationPub: HOGA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
《FreestyleFootball》 is a street hip-hop animation style soccer ACG game created by JCE and published by HOGA. In the game, you will collect and play as different characters in PVP team Competition. The game mode includes 4v4 team competition and club league.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 46.8% ★, eSports 18.5% ★, Sports 12.7%, PvP 7.6%, Online Co-Op 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Although more arcade-styled, it still scratches the same itch for online soccer PvP, flashy control, and skill-based player-versus-player competition.
- #7 World of Football
91% matchVery Positive82% of 220 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) 47.7% ★, eSports 20.3% ★, Sports 14.5%, PvP 7.5%, Multiplayer 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on multiplayer football gameplay and player skill, making it appealing if you want another online-first soccer experience.
- #8 Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 6,713 reviews2020
Dev: TAMSOFT CORPORATIONPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 19.0 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) 58.2% ★, Sports 17.7%, Multiplayer 7.7%, PvP 4.5%, Online Co-Op 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: It is far more anime and exaggerated than eFootball™, but it still delivers satisfying on-pitch soccer action with strong head-to-head appeal.
- #9 Kopanito All-Stars Soccer
91% matchVery Positive85% of 2,768 reviews2016
Dev: Merixgames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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) 57.1% ★, Sports 20%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Local Co-Op 7.6%, Multiplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its arcade spin on football keeps the same sport and multiplayer energy while making matches faster and more chaotic.
- #10 Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition
89% matchVery Positive84% of 996 reviews2022
Dev: BATOVI Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Pixel Cup Soccer is a retro-style arcade game. Play friendly matches, tournaments or create your team and lead it to glory in career mode! You can play it alone or with up to 8 friends, locally or through Steam remote, you can choose whether to play competitively, cooperatively, or even both!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 41.8% ★, eSports 15.9% ★, Sports 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 8%, PvP 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It trades realism for a brisk arcade style, but it still captures the fun of quick soccer matches, local competition, and goal-heavy play.
- #11 Golazo! Soccer League
89% matchVery Positive80% of 241 reviews2020
Dev: Purple Tree S R LPub: Purple Play LLC
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Golazo is a dynamic arcade football game with a medium-sized fields, no fouls and offsides whistled. Just pure fun!
Why similar: eSports 27.5% ★, Sports 21%, Football (Soccer) 13% ★, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is a pick for players who like football games first and foremost, even if they want a looser, more arcade-like interpretation than eFootball™.
- #12 Super Arcade Football
88% 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) 58.6% ★, Sports 13.1%, Local Multiplayer 12.6%, Multiplayer 9.6%, PvP 5%
Why You'll Like It: It preserves recognizable football tactics and match flow while offering a more accessible, pick-up-and-play style.
- #13 Active Soccer 3
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 119 reviews2026
Dev: The Fox Software
Windows
Explosive retro arcade action is back! Active Soccer 3 is an exciting retro arcade football game providing a fast-paced arcade experience, implementing amazing playability and responsive easy-to-learn/hard-to-master controls.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 55.5% ★, Sports 25.5%, Local Co-Op 5.8%, PvP 5.1%, Co-op 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers traditional soccer match play with a more old-school presentation, making it a reasonable alternative if you mainly want to play football rather than manage it.
- #14 Street Power Football
87% matchMixed40% of 90 reviews2020
Dev: SFL InteractivePub: Microids
Windows
Sick style and high-energy action come together in this arcade-style football experience. Face off against street football legends or friends in a variety of over-the-top game modes and playgrounds, unleashing tricks and crushing Super Powers as you grow your status to become Street King.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 65% ★, Sports 16.5%, Local Multiplayer 6.4%, Multiplayer 6%, Simulation 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It leans into stylized street-soccer action, but its emphasis on ball control, trick play, and versus competition still overlaps well with eFootball™.
- #15 Legendary Eleven: Epic Football
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 131 reviews2019
Dev: Eclipse GamesPub: Eclipse Gamse
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Legendary Eleven is an epic arcade football game inspired by the golden age of football spanning the 70's to the 90's. Choose from 36 teams full of glorious haircuts, moustaches and legends in short shorts. Lead them to glory and win the World Cup!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 72.2% ★, Sports 18.9%, Local Multiplayer 5.4%, Multiplayer 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: This one blends football action with an arcade feel, giving you another direct-play soccer option with quick matches and accessible controls.
- #16 Pro 11 - Football Manager Game
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 363 reviews2020
Dev: Trophy Games ApS
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Become the best football manager. Join Pro 11 and claim the championship!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 54.6% ★, Sports 33.6%, Simulation 7.5%, Multiplayer 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: This is another football-focused management option for players who enjoy building squads and competing through tactical decisions.
- #17 Omega Strikers
81% matchVery Positive84% of 23,618 reviews2023
Dev: Odyssey Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
It's either not for you or the best thing you ever played
Why similar: eSports 41.7% ★, PvP 18%, Multiplayer 17.1%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Co-op 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It is not traditional soccer, but its team-based objective play, passing, shooting, and competitive online matches echo the same PvP sports tension.
- #18 New Star™ Manager
81% matchVery Positive87% of 526 reviews2018
Dev: New Star Games Ltd.Pub: Five Aces Publishing Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 96.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
This is soccer management like you’ve never experienced it - Be more than just a player, be the head, the heart, and backbone of New Star FC. Be the Manager.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 64.9% ★, Sports 26.9%, Simulation 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It combines match-day decisions, club management, and football progression in a more approachable format than heavier simulations.
- #19 Football, Tactics & Glory
80% matchVery Positive87% of 4,369 reviews2018
Dev: Creoteam
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 45.4 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: Football (Soccer) 54.9% ★, Sports 13.8%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Local Co-Op 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It turns football into a deeper tactical experience, making it a good fit if you enjoy the strategic side behind each match.
- #20 EA SPORTS FC™ 26
78% matchMixed50% of 103,145 reviews2025
Dev: EA CanadaPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 32.8 hrsMean: 86.3 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% ★, eSports 12.2% ★, Sports 9.6%, Local Co-Op 7.5%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%
- #21 FIFA 22
77% matchVery Positive81% of 120,504 reviews2021
Dev: EA Canada & EA RomaniaPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 84.1 hrsMean: 195.8 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) 49.7% ★, eSports 9.2% ★, Sports 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Local Co-Op 5.7%
- #22 Football Drama
79% matchMixed65% of 85 reviews2019
Dev: Open Lab Games
Windows · Mac
There is a story behind every goal. You're Rocco Galliano, the existentially troubled manager of a struggling football team. Train players, choose your own narrative, survive the drama, and play turn-based football matches via tactical cards and hard choices.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 70.3% ★, Sports 26.1%, Simulation 2.8%, Funny 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is much more narrative and managerial than eFootball™, but it still revolves around football strategy, match decisions, and club-side tension.
- #23 Strikers Club
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,919 reviews2026
Dev: Oddshot Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.1 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) 44.7% ★, eSports 16.9% ★, Sports 11.6%, Multiplayer 6.8%, Online Co-Op 6.5%
- #24 Total Football Online
73% matchMixed69% of 1,078 reviews2026
Dev: GALA SPORTS
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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) 43.3% ★, Sports 16.3%, eSports 15.8% ★, Multiplayer 6.5%, PvP 5.3%
- #25 GOALS
74% matchMostly Negative38% of 6,914 reviews2026
Dev: GOALS
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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) 47.5% ★, eSports 19.7% ★, Sports 13.5%, Multiplayer 7.3%, PvP 7.1%
- #26 Soccer Manager 2026
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,898 reviews2024
Dev: Invincibles Studio Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 68.1% ★, Sports 16%, Realistic 5.5%, Multiplayer 4.6%, Simulation 4.6%
- #27 Football Manager 26
72% matchMostly Negative35% of 35,447 reviews2025
Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 56.5 hrsMean: 154.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 62.4% ★, Sports 23.3%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Simulation 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #28 No Fair Play
70% matchVery Positive90% of 534 reviews2023
Dev: Self MADev
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
No Fair Play is a physics-based multiplayer game that combines parkour, combat, and football mechanics to offer great freedom to players.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49.2% ★, eSports 19.9% ★, Sports 9.4%, Online Co-Op 7.5%, Multiplayer 7.3%
- #29 SEGA FOOTBALL CLUB CHAMPIONS
71% matchMostly Negative34% of 714 reviews2026
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Powered by Football Manager ™, featuring more than 5,000 real player data from FIFPRO™. Allowing you to compete in J League, K League, and more! Become the manager of your club and bring your team to global superstars.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 52.2% ★, Sports 23.7%, Simulation 6.8%, Multiplayer 5.7%, Realistic 5.6%
- #30 Golazo! 2
70% 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) 48.5% ★, Sports 11.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, eSports 5.2% ★
- #31 Motion Soccer PRO
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 180 reviews2025
Dev: Ivanovich Games
Windows
Play, coach, or referee an 11v11 football match from any perspective. Experience the game as a player, coach, referee, or assistant referee. Includes full seasons, 1v1 to 11v11 multiplayer, and play with or without VR.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 57.9% ★, eSports 17.5% ★, Sports 13.6%, Realistic 5.8%, Simulation 3.8%
- #32 Pro Eleven
68% matchNo user reviews49% of 92 reviews2026
Dev: DONTEL
Windows
PRO ELEVEN is an online football game supporting full 11v11 matches. Train your player, build your team, and enjoy real-time football together.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42.4% ★, eSports 23.4% ★, Sports 19.6%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Online Co-Op 5%
- #33 Football Referee Simulator
67% matchVery Positive90% of 526 reviews2024
Dev: Vladimir Pliashkun
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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) 51.7% ★, Sports 23.7%, eSports 19.3% ★, Simulation 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #34 Dark Roll: Free Kick Challenge
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,220 reviews2021
Dev: Artbarian Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 39%
A ball rolling game, where you take football free kicks. Single player challenges, Steam Leaderboards and ranked multiplayer. Free to play.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 51.5% ★, eSports 20.9% ★, Sports 12.1%, PvP 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.9%
- #35 Head Goal: Soccer Online
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 831 reviews2017
Dev: Unusualsoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Play with your friends an online multiplayer soccer game with 100% physics-based gameplay where you control one player.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 48.9% ★, eSports 16.2% ★, Sports 12.6%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Online Co-Op 6%
- #36 INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road
63% matchVery Positive89% of 11,972 reviews2025
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.
Windows
Median: 45.5 hrsMean: 118.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The latest entry in the character collection and football simulation RPG series, "Inazuma Eleven!" With an original story featuring new main characters, over 5,400 players from across the series' history to collect and train, as well as exciting online tournaments, you can play the game your way!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 66.3% ★, Sports 19.6%, PvP 8.4%, Multiplayer 3.7%, Anime 1.5%
- #37 Global Football
63% matchVery Positive94% of 52 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: Football (Soccer) 39.8% ★, Sports 21.1%, eSports 20.3% ★, Multiplayer 4.9%, PvP 4.8%
- #38 Soccer Field Pro 3D
65% matchVery Positive80% of 178 reviews2025
Dev: VaimerPub: VaimerSoft
Windows
Free-to-play 3D football game with realistic physics, fast-paced multiplayer matches, player customization, and room creation. Play with friends or compete online!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50% ★, eSports 17.7% ★, Sports 13.2%, PvP 6.9%, Co-op 4.4%
- #39 New Star™ Soccer 5
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 876 reviews2012
Dev: New Star Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Live the life of an up-and-coming superstar in this unique football career game. Start out as a 16 year old lad and work your way to the top to become a footballing legend!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 61.7% ★, Sports 30.4%, Simulation 7.9%
