- #1 EA SPORTS FC™ 25
95% 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) 42.9% ★, Sports 14.1%, Competitive 8.7%, eSports 7.7% ★, Multiplayer 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It continues FIFA 22’s style of accessible football simulation with competitive online play, squad building, and polished presentation.
- #2 EA SPORTS FC™ 26
94% 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) 36.8% ★, Competitive 10.4%, Sports 8.8%, eSports 8.4% ★, Local Co-Op 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It remains one of the closest modern equivalents to FIFA 22 if you want the same EA-style realism, modes, and multiplayer focus.
- #3 Pro Soccer Online
93% 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) 41.9% ★, Competitive 15%, eSports 12.7% ★, Sports 11.6%, Team-Based 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the competitive football feel through skill-based online matches where teamwork, positioning, and execution matter a lot.
- #4 eFootball™
94% matchMixed52% of 116,505 reviews2021
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 52.5 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) 49.7% ★, eSports 9.2% ★, Sports 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Local Co-Op 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is FIFA’s main simulation-minded rival on Steam, emphasizing realistic ball movement, team play, and online head-to-head football.
- #5 REMATCH
92% 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) 49.3% ★, Sports 13.8%, eSports 12.2% ★, Multiplayer 5.9%, Online Co-Op 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its team-based football action leans more arcade than sim, but it scratches a similar competitive multiplayer and ball-control itch.
- #6 Soccer Online: Ball 3D
91% 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) 42.2% ★, Sports 13.9%, Competitive 12.3%, eSports 10.3% ★, Team-Based 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is another strong online football alternative built around direct control, PvP play, and the simple joy of outplaying opponents on the pitch.
- #7 Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
90% 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) 55.6% ★, Sports 16.5%, Competitive 9.6%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Online Co-Op 4%
Why You'll Like It: It trades realism for anime spectacle, yet still delivers fast football matches, flashy shots, and satisfying versus play.
- #8 FreestyleFootball R
89% 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) 51.1% ★, eSports 14.9% ★, Sports 13.6%, Online Co-Op 7.3%, PvP 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It swaps stadium realism for street flair, but its dribbling, passing, and team competition still line up well with FIFA players looking for online football action.
- #9 Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition
88% 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) 42.1% ★, eSports 11.8% ★, Sports 11%, Competitive 9%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its retro presentation hides a very readable, enjoyable football game with quick matches and strong local multiplayer appeal.
- #10 Street Power Football
89% 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) 66.6% ★, Sports 16.6%, Local Multiplayer 6.1%, Multiplayer 5.3%, Simulation 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy FIFA’s skill-move side, this street-football game pushes tricks, style, and competitive multiplayer much harder.
- #11 Golazo! Soccer League
87% 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: Sports 22.8%, eSports 22.5% ★, Football (Soccer) 14.5% ★, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 9%
Why You'll Like It: It is a lively arcade football game that works especially well if your favorite part of FIFA 22 is easy-to-jump-into local multiplayer.
- #12 Super Arcade Football
86% 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) 58.8% ★, Sports 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Multiplayer 8.3%, PvP 4%
Why You'll Like It: It simplifies the sim side but keeps the core rhythm of football matches, local competition, and satisfying pass-and-shoot gameplay.
- #13 Kopanito All-Stars Soccer
85% 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) 57.3% ★, Sports 19.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Local Co-Op 7.2%, Multiplayer 4%
Why You'll Like It: This is a pure arcade take on football that keeps the head-to-head energy, local play, and scoring focus FIFA fans often enjoy.
- #14 Golazo! 2
84% 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) 52.5% ★, Sports 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, PvP 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Like FIFA’s more casual side, it focuses on quick, fun football matches with simple controls and immediate competitive payoff.
- #15 WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
82% matchVery Positive80% of 1,046 reviews2024
Dev: Winning Streak Games GmbHPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 48.1 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) 54.5% ★, Sports 14.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, PvP 5.9%, Multiplayer 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is much more management-focused, but it is a good fit if you want the club-building and long-term season strategy side of FIFA.
- #16 Omega Strikers
82% 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 27.8% ★, Team-Based 16.9%, Multiplayer 13.4%, PvP 12.8%, Competitive 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: It is not traditional football, but its online teamplay, spacing, ball control, and high-pressure scoring moments hit some of the same competitive notes.
- #17 Legendary Eleven: Epic Football
84% 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) 73.1% ★, Sports 18.7%, Local Multiplayer 5.1%, Multiplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers fast, offense-first football in a lighter arcade style while still centering the same sport and match objectives.
- #18 Super Soccer Blast
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 142 reviews2020
Dev: Unfinished Pixel
Windows
Kick off! Super Soccer Blast is an arcade-style football game. Grind your way up, improving your soccer moves match after match, to crush your opponents and become the best.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 55% ★, Sports 14.4%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Local Co-Op 5.6%, Team-Based 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is a straightforward arcade soccer option for players who mainly want simple matches, goals, and couch-friendly competition.
- #19 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) 65.5% ★, Sports 26.5%, Simulation 8%
Why You'll Like It: This blends football management, team development, and match-day decision making for players who enjoy running a club as much as playing matches.
- #20 WE ARE FOOTBALL
80% 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) 67.8% ★, Sports 18.3%, PvP 4.3%, Simulation 3.3%, Local Multiplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers another football management path centered on guiding a club through competitions, transfers, and long-term planning.
- #21 Behold the Kickmen
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 526 reviews2017
Dev: Size Five Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
BEHOLD THE KICKMEN is a football game made by someone who has no understanding of, or interest in, what is affectionately known as "The Wonderful Game". Start at the bottom of the Big Boring Football Spreadsheet and grind your way up to become the best at the football anyone's ever seen.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 62.4% ★, Sports 37.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is a silly spoof, yet it still echoes the basic pass-shoot-score loop that makes football games fun.
- #22 Football, Tactics & Glory
79% 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) 56.7% ★, Sports 13.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Local Co-Op 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: If Career Mode squad building is your favorite part of FIFA 22, this focuses on football tactics, player growth, and season progression.
- #23 IOSoccer
75% 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) 45.5% ★, Competitive 14.5%, Sports 11.9%, Online Co-Op 7%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%
- #24 Soccer Story
79% matchMixed58% of 141 reviews2022
Dev: PanicBarnPub: No More Robots
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The world might as well be over - Soccer Inc. has closed down every local stadium, team and tournament. What kind of world can survive without the beautiful game? Thankfully a magical soccer ball has chosen you, our Savior of Soccer!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 64.2% ★, Sports 18.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%, Family Friendly 4.9%, Simulation 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is a much lighter and more casual soccer-themed game, but it still revolves around dribbling, shooting, and ball control in a football setting.
- #25 Strikers Club
74% 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) 44.6% ★, eSports 12.4% ★, Sports 11.3%, Team-Based 6.5%, Online Co-Op 6%
- #26 GOALS
76% 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) 40.5% ★, Competitive 14.3%, eSports 12.4% ★, Sports 11.3%, Multiplayer 5.4%
- #27 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) 63% ★, Sports 14.5%, Realistic 4.9%, Immersive Sim 4.8%, Simulation 4.1%
- #28 Total Football Online
72% 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) 40.4% ★, Sports 14.9%, eSports 10.9% ★, Competitive 9%, Multiplayer 5.2%
- #29 Football Pitch Simulator
70% matchVery Positive92% of 195 reviews2025
Dev: Incipient Day
Windows · Mac
Build your own football pitch business. Make repairs, expand your facilities, and attract the interest of football fans.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 59.3% ★, Sports 24.3%, Simulation 9.2%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Singleplayer 1%
- #30 Football Referee Simulator
69% 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) 54.9% ★, Sports 24.6%, eSports 15.1% ★, Simulation 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #31 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) 51.8% ★, eSports 15.4% ★, Sports 9.7%, Online Co-Op 7.4%, Multiplayer 6.6%
- #32 Dark Roll: Free Kick Challenge
71% 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) 43% ★, Competitive 14.3%, eSports 12.9% ★, Sports 9.9%, PvP 5.2%
- #33 Rugby 22
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 503 reviews2022
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Crouch, bind, set! Discover the true rugby experience. Play with best clubs and top nations, enjoy dynamic gameplay that stays faithful to the sport, and experience the intensity of big matches.
Why similar: Sports 27.4%, Competitive 15.4%, eSports 10.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.7%, Realistic 7.6%
- #34 Motion Soccer PRO
66% 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) 56.2% ★, Sports 12.9%, eSports 12.5% ★, Realistic 5.3%, Immersive Sim 3.9%
- #35 EA SPORTS™ College Football 27
65% matchMixed40% of 2,451 reviews2026
Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 31.2 hrsMean: 53.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Competitive 26.3%, Sports 23.7%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Local Co-Op 8.1%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%
- #36 Football Manager 26
65% 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) 63.5% ★, Sports 23.3%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Simulation 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%