- #1 OPEN GUARD
97% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Goyski
Windows
The first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym management simulation. Build an academy, sign fighters, develop them through the belt ranks, and compete from local opens to world championships. Every save tells a different story.
Why similar: Sports 46.1%, Martial Arts 26.6% ★, Text-Based 13.2%, Simulation 9%, Strategy 4.1%
- #2 MMA Empire
96% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Satchmoe Studios
Windows · Mac
Unique MMA Management-Style Game. Compete against rival promotions, expand your roster, and build your Empire!
Why similar: Sports 37.9%, Martial Arts 26.4% ★, Text-Based 18.6%, Simulation 8.7%, Management 7.5%
- #3 World of Mixed Martial Arts 3
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 158 reviews2015
Dev: Grey Dog SoftwarePub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Step into the world of MMA in World of Mixed Martial Arts 3. In this simulation title, you control every aspect of the MMA world. Take control of an MMA company and run it the way you want. Decide who to hire, what matches will take place, and who doesn't make the cut!
Why similar: Sports 63%, Martial Arts 20.9% ★, Simulation 10.1%, Management 6%
- #4 Statto Complete Basketball
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Statto Software
Windows · Linux
Take control of your own basketball world where you are the head coach, general manager, and commissioner!
Why similar: Sports 46%, Text-Based 19.1%, Moddable 13.1%, Simulation 8.9%, Strategy 7.5%
- #5 Football Coach: College Dynasty
94% 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: Sports 45.4%, Text-Based 16.4%, Realistic 11.6%, Simulation 8.3%, Management 6.8%
- #6 Gladiator Manager
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2021
Dev: Eternity Games
Windows
Gladiator Manager is a sports management and tactical battle simulation game.
Why similar: Sports 56.6%, Strategy 14.5%, Text-Based 10.5%, Simulation 10.1%, Management 4.6%
- #7 Track Star
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Goose Hollow Games
Windows
Four years of high school track & field. One shot at a college scholarship. Choose your specialty, build your athlete, and beat the rival who's been faster than you since day one.
Why similar: Sports 52%, Text-Based 22.1%, Simulation 10.1%, Management 5.6%, Choices Matter 5.4%
- #8 Football Academy Director
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MAP Interactive
Windows
Take charge of a football academy, from U11 prospects to the U19 academy team. Scout and recruit young talent, choose youth camps and training camps, shape squads and tactics, climb the Youth League pyramid, and chase league title and World Youth Cup glory.
Why similar: Sports 47.6%, Text-Based 14%, Economy 10.7%, Strategy 9.3%, Management 6.9%
- #9 Ultimate MMA
91% matchMixed49% of 208 reviews2020
Dev: Anton PushkarevPub: gridmaniac
Windows
Ultimate MMA is a mixed martial art fighting game. Fight in the tournament, unlock new moves, create unique fighters and play with friends.
Why similar: Sports 72.3%, Martial Arts 15.9% ★, Realistic 6.6%, Fighting 5.2% ★
- #10 Racing Series Manager
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ivan Wolf
Windows
A fresh take on classic racing management games. Gameplay focuses on off-track team leadership—tune your car, negotiate with drivers and staff, secure sponsors, and engage in tech espionage.
Why similar: Sports 46.8%, Economy 12.2%, Moddable 11.7%, Strategy 11.2%, Simulation 9.1%
- #11 BFM 26
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Believr Games Pub: Believr Interactive
Windows
A deep football management simulation where you control tactics, transfers, training, and club development. Build your squad, outsmart rivals, and lead your team to glory.
Why similar: Sports 51.2%, Text-Based 12.9%, Strategy 10.6%, Moddable 8.6%, Simulation 8.2%
- #12 Matchday Manager
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucky Conker Games
Windows
Pure football management stripped to its essence. Build your squad, develop talent, and dominate the league. No press conferences, no social media just tactical decisions that matter. Inspired by the golden age of text-based management sims.
Why similar: Sports 35.8%, Text-Based 15.1%, Moddable 13.1%, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 8.4%
- #13 Australian Football Coach 2023-24
87% matchPositive87% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: Statto Software
Windows · Linux
Coach your way to the premiership flag! Australian Football Coach 2023 comes packed with new features including local multiplayer and a database update.
Why similar: Sports 51.1%, Text-Based 17.6%, Moddable 12.6%, Management 8.1%, Simulation 6%
- #14 FuturePuck Manager
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Drudeshore
Windows
FuturePuck Manager™ is a sci-fi sports management simulator set in a humanity-settled star system in the year 3037, putting players in the hotseat to guide their team to glory. Assemble your squad from an array of species in your bid to conquer the Alpha League or claim victory in the Wondrous Cup.
Why similar: Sports 58.5%, Text-Based 16%, Strategy 12.7%, Management 8.9%, Simulation 3.2%
- #15 MMA Executive
88% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Vectormatrix Limited
Windows
Welcome to MMA Executive, where styles make fights, and where brute force meets technical precision. You will need to build up a powerful gym filled with the best prospects, experienced veterans and inspirational coaches to establish your reputation and succeed within the MMA economy.
Why similar: Sports 45.3%, Martial Arts 29.2% ★, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 8%, Management 6%
- #16 Pure College Football
86% 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: Sports 49.4%, Text-Based 13.5%, Economy 11.1%, Strategy 10.2%, Management 7.8%
- #17 Franchise Hockey Manager 9
84% matchVery Positive83% of 235 reviews2022
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2022-23 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 41.1%, Text-Based 17.3%, Moddable 11.6%, Strategy 9.6%, Simulation 6.7%
- #18 Speedway Club Manager 25
82% matchVery Positive91% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: Marcin DopierałaPub: Speedway Club Manager
Windows
Take on the role of a speedway club manager and lead your team to championship glory! Sign your dream riders, secure sponsorship deals, upgrade your facilities, and develop young speedway talents!
Why similar: Sports 49.5%, Text-Based 17.6%, Moddable 16.5%, Economy 12.5%, Resource Management 3.3%
- #19 World Basketball Manager 2
85% matchMixed55% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows · Mac
Start an international career as a basketball manager in the ultimate old school sport management game! WBM2 is not just the latest addition to the successful series of basketball management games, but a completely new game, based on a super fast engine and a friendly and simple interface!
Why similar: Sports 65.8%, Strategy 14.6%, Simulation 10.2%, Management 9.4%
- #20 Martial Arts Tycoon: Brazil
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Dog Studios
Windows
Martial Arts Tycoon: Brazil invites players to inherit a Jiu-jitsu gym in the favelas of Rio De Janeiro. Develop your gym, design your classes, and teach your students. As your business grows, unlock new gym policies, and expand into new gyms throughout the city and build a martial arts empire.
Why similar: Sports 34.2%, Martial Arts 31.4% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Management 8.4%, Simulation 7.5%
- #21 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2019
84% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Forever Young Games
Windows
In Global Soccer: A Management Game 2019 there are no restrictions, the whole world becomes playable! The 210 playable nations and the 4000+ playable clubs guarantees truly infinite hours to play.
Why similar: Sports 33.1%, Economy 20.4%, Text-Based 19.2%, Management 8.1%, Choices Matter 7.2%
- #22 Advance Rise Basketball Manager
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Quantel Jackson
Windows
AR Basketball is a long-term basketball franchise simulator where team chemistry, economics, fan growth, player personalities, and league history matter just as much as winning championships. Build your organization across 100 seasons and chase multiple paths to greatness.
Why similar: Sports 50.2%, Text-Based 15.4%, Strategy 12%, Simulation 9.7%, Choices Matter 4.6%
- #23 Franchise Hockey Manager 12
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 125 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 34.6%, Text-Based 18.4%, Economy 11.1%, Moddable 11%, Strategy 8.2%
- #24 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2022
81% 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: Sports 52%, Text-Based 19%, Strategy 12.4%, Simulation 9.9%, Management 5.9%
- #25 Director of Management: Football Club
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Rusthorn
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build football history across nearly 900 territories, 15,000+ competitions, 20,000+ clubs, and 1,000,000+ people. Men's and women's football with equal depth. Universal Person System. In-game editor and mod tools included. No microtransactions.
Why similar: Sports 63.5%, Strategy 15.1%, Simulation 12.4%, Management 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #26 Sim: World Cup Manager
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jfsimgames
Windows
Take charge of your nation from a world of 202 teams and chase international glory. Build your squad, master deep tactics and live sideline shouts, unearth wonderkids in your national youth academy, and battle through the World Cup and Continental Championships in a deep football management sim.
Why similar: Sports 51.6%, Text-Based 16.3%, Strategy 12.4%, Simulation 10%, Management 4.7%
- #27 Elysium: Blood Games
80% matchMixed61% of 212 reviews2016
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Enter a world of blood, influence and secrets in this easy to learn, yet deep strategy sim where you control a group of Gladiators, guiding them through combat and competition. Bribe, gamble and slash your way to an arena championship!
Why similar: Sports 64.9%, Strategy 11.4%, Text-Based 10.5%, Simulation 8.2%, Management 5%
- #28 Pro Rugby Manager 2015
81% matchMostly Negative20% of 168 reviews2014
Dev: CyanidePub: 505 Games
Windows
Take the lead of your favourite rugby union team.Pro Rugby Manager 2015 covers all aspects of the challenges of a real rugby union manager: guarantee sporting success on the field and financial success off it and be the next Champion!
Why similar: Sports 74%, Strategy 15.5%, Simulation 10.4%
- #29 Retro Soccer Manager Sim 89
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: NEXUS ODYSSEY HOLDINGS LLC
Windows
Retro Soccer Manager Sim 89 is a tribute to the golden age of management sims, a love letter to text-based immersion. Every week presents a new set of challenges and a deeply satisfying gameplay loop where your decisions truly matter.
Why similar: Sports 47.8%, Text-Based 15.3%, Economy 11.2%, Strategy 10.7%, Simulation 7.8%
- #30 World Boxing Manager
79% 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 62.8%, Strategy 15.8%, Simulation 10.7%, Management 10.7%
- #31 Futuball - Future Football Manager Game
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Clone the best football stars and manage your dream team.
Why similar: Sports 68.7%, Strategy 17.3%, Simulation 12.2%, Management 1.8%
- #32 Jiu‑Jitsu Hero! Flow Roll
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: (Yavo) Kie YavorskyPub: Yavoz.fun
Windows
A Guitar Hero meets Brazilian jiu-jitsu rhythm game! Drop onto the mats and feel the flow in Jiu-Jitsu Hero Flow Roll! The rhythm game where you time falling white belts to the beat of Neffex style tracks, while live BJJ matches play on screen. Sync your hits perfectly to get that perfect score!
Why similar: Sports 51.3%, Martial Arts 29.9% ★, Realistic 12.8%, Fighting 5.2% ★, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #33 Total Esports Action Manager
77% matchMostly Negative38% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Mighty Games
Windows · Mac
YOU are the manager of a rookie Esports team! Only you can lead them to fame and glory! Recruit star players, balance your budget, train the team to be the best they can be, and become Esports League Champions! Work as a T.E.A.M.!
Why similar: Sports 71.4%, Strategy 17.2%, Simulation 11.4%
- #34 Handball Manager - TEAM
76% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: UniqueGames
Windows
Your know how and feeling decides about win or loss. Send your team out for trainingscamps or increase the bonus and motivate your guys for unbelieveable performances. Maintain and enlarge your hall, negotiate with ad partners and if everything runs smoothly enjoy your fame.
Why similar: Sports 71.6%, Strategy 16.4%, Simulation 12%
- #35 Executive Hockey
74% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Rally Call Software
Windows
Rally Call Software presents Executive Hockey, a brand new hockey management sim. Be the GM. Be the coach. Be the champion.
Why similar: Sports 70%, Strategy 17.6%, Simulation 12.3%
- #36 Football Owner 2025
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harmonia Games
Windows
Take charge of your football club in Football Owner 2025! Build your dream team, manage finances, make key transfers, and lead your club to glory. Can you handle the pressure and become the ultimate football owner?
Why similar: Sports 51.8%, Economy 13.9%, Text-Based 10.6%, Strategy 8.2%, Management 7.7%
- #37 Bowl Bound College Football
76% 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 70.8%, Strategy 17.8%, Simulation 11.4%
- #38 Rush B: Esports Manager
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lazy Penguin Studios
Windows
Take control of a fps esports team and lead them from underdogs to world champions. Scout talent, develop players, manage personalities, and adapt your strategy in a deep, realism-driven management sim. Are you ready to break records and leave your mark on the esports world?
Why similar: Sports 34.1%, Strategy 9.9%, Economy 9.9%, Management 9.9%, Text-Based 8.7%
- #39 Franchise Hockey Manager 8
71% matchVery Positive80% of 203 reviews2021
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2021-22 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 58.5%, Text-Based 13.4%, Strategy 12.5%, Management 5%, Choices Matter 3.9%
- #40 Australian Football Coach 2020
73% matchMixed66% of 35 reviews2020
Dev: Statto Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Coach your team to the premiership flag! Australian Football Coach is the premier Aussie Rules Football management game. Manage your players, tactics, and salary cap as you fight for glory!
Why similar: Sports 68.8%, Strategy 16.1%, Simulation 11.5%, Management 3.6%
- #41 FC Tycoon 2027
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Darkwave Studios
Windows
A data-driven football management simulation where you control every aspect of your club’s journey — from tactics, scouting, and player development to finances, facilities, and legacy. Build your philosophy, shape your destiny, and lead your team to greatness.
Why similar: Sports 48%, Text-Based 19.7%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 9.6%, Management 8.6%
- #42 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018
73% 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 63.8%, Strategy 16.1%, Simulation 11.3%, Management 8.9%
- #43 College Wrestling Manager 2026
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Grimm Games Llc
Windows
Text based only college sports game. Take control of your favorite college or university's wrestling program. Make program decisions to place the best roster on the mat possible to win a collegiate championship. Recruit new wrestlers to improve the program year after year.
Why similar: Sports 60.8%, Text-Based 26.2%, Strategy 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #44 Hockey: Strategy Of Success
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Winter Legend
Windows · Mac
You like hockey, don’t you? Then experience how does it feel to be a hockey team manager.
Why similar: Sports 76.1%, Management 8.9%, Strategy 7.8%, Simulation 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #45 Franchise Hockey Manager 3
72% matchMixed58% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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 73.5%, Strategy 15.9%, Simulation 10.6%
- #46 Franchise Hockey Manager 4
71% 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 72.9%, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 10.6%
- #47 Handball Manager 2021
68% matchVery Positive87% of 83 reviews2021
Dev: netmin games
Windows
Finally state of the art handball management. Prove yourself as a manager and trainer in the daily business of professional handball.
Why similar: Sports 40.4%, Economy 18.4%, Moddable 16.1%, Management 7.7%, Simulation 6%
- #48 Starters Orders Classic Horse Racing
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: Strategic Designs Ltd.
Windows
Starters Orders Classic is a new horse racing management game that simulates owning, breeding and racing your own string around the globe. Based on the highly acclaimed Starters Orders 7 simulation engine Starters Orders Classic features a retro style 2D race sequence for both flat and jumps racing!
Why similar: Sports 70.2%, Strategy 17.3%, Simulation 12.5%
- #49 Non-League Football Manager
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Black Cannon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage one of over 1,000 real non-league clubs through the English football pyramid. Day jobs, ground grading, gate receipts, cup runs, and a world where clubs can fold around you. Football management at its most real.
Why similar: Sports 48.6%, Text-Based 13.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Realistic 9.8%
- #50 Court Vision
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Off Tempo Games
Windows · Mac
Court Vision is a deep basketball GM sim manager. Build a championship dynasty across multiple seasons through scouting, the draft, free agency, trades, and player development, all driven by a simulation engine calibrated against real basketball data.
Why similar: Sports 51.5%, Text-Based 12.5%, Strategy 11.6%, Management 9.9%, Simulation 7.7%
- #51 Club Soccer Director PRO 2020
69% matchMostly Negative38% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: Go Play Games Ltd
Windows
Be more than just a football manager in Club Soccer Director PRO 2020. Take on the role of a Director and manage the day-to-day running of an established soccer club or create your very own club. Club Soccer Director PRO 2020 puts you in charge of the whole club, can you handle the pressure?
Why similar: Sports 72.8%, Strategy 15.8%, Simulation 11.4%
- #52 Football Commissioner
62% 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: Sports 50.8%, Text-Based 18.3%, Strategy 8.8%, Management 7.4%, Simulation 7.4%
- #53 Axis Football 2026
62% matchMostly Positive77% of 107 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: Sports 30.5%, Moddable 16.9%, Economy 15.5%, Realistic 12.2%, Strategy 7.5%
- #54 Pro Strategy Football 2020
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 reviews2019
Dev: Kerry BattsPub: Pro Strategy Games
Windows · Mac
Why similar: Sports 71.9%, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 11.6%
- #55 Front Page Sports Football
70% matchVery Negative11% of 66 reviews2014
Dev: Cyanide Studio
Windows
Step into the Manager's Shoes with Front Page Sports Football! Recruit, train, and coach your players to victory. Delve into the opposition's strategy with replays and stats, create a customized gameplan from thousands of plays, and push your players' skills to new limits.
Why similar: Sports 81.7%, Strategy 18.3%
- #56 Franchise Hockey Manager 5
67% matchMixed60% of 154 reviews2018
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Franchise Hockey Manager 5 is the only sports strategy game licensed by the NHL ® , including the real clubs, awards, and trophies associated with the greatest hockey league in the world. FHM 5 allows you to build your hockey franchise into a perennial Stanley Cup winner YOUR way, in the current 2018-19 season or back through the entire...
Why similar: Sports 72.4%, Strategy 15.9%, Simulation 11.7%