- #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) 42.9% ★, Sports 14.2%, Competitive 8.6%, eSports 7.8% ★, Multiplayer 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: The closest modern successor to FIFA 22, offering a similarly polished 11v11 football simulation with extensive teams, modes, controller support, and online competition.
- #2 Pro Soccer Online
95% 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) 41.8% ★, Competitive 15%, eSports 12.9% ★, Sports 11.7%, Team-Based 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers competitive online football built around individually controlling a player and coordinating with teammates in organized matches.
- #3 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) 49.7% ★, eSports 9.4% ★, Sports 9%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Local Co-Op 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play 11v11 football alternative focused on deliberate passing, player positioning, authentic team tactics, and online matches.
- #4 REMATCH
94% 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) 49.1% ★, Sports 13.9%, eSports 12.4% ★, Multiplayer 5.9%, Online Co-Op 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This fast, skill-driven online football game emphasizes direct control of one player, teamwork, and intense competitive matches rather than managing an entire squad.
- #5 Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
94% 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) 56% ★, Sports 16.6%, Competitive 9.6%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Online Co-Op 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its spectacular anime presentation makes football more exaggerated, but it still delivers team building, matches, local versus play, and online competition.
- #6 Kopanito All-Stars Soccer
93% 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) 57% ★, Sports 19.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Multiplayer 4%
Why You'll Like It: A highly customizable arcade football game with responsive local multiplayer and special moves that make it ideal for couch competition.
- #7 Soccer Online: Ball 3D
92% matchVery Positive84% of 10,687 reviews2017
Dev: Unusualsoft
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Multiplayer soccer simulator. Control one player. Play online or with bots.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42% ★, Sports 14%, Competitive 12.3%, eSports 10.5% ★, Team-Based 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer-focused football title centers on direct player control, competitive online play, and mastering ball movement with a team.
- #8 Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition
91% matchVery Positive84% of 1,002 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 12% ★, Sports 11.1%, Competitive 9%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the immediate satisfaction of football matches with approachable arcade controls, tournaments, and excellent local multiplayer options.
- #9 Super Arcade Football
90% 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) 58.5% ★, Sports 13.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Multiplayer 8.3%, PvP 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quick, pick-up-and-play football alternative with arcade handling, team matches, and couch-friendly competitive modes.
- #10 Golazo! Soccer League
89% matchVery Positive81% 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 22.7% ★, Football (Soccer) 14.6% ★, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides accessible, action-heavy football matches with an old-school arcade feel and strong local versus appeal.
- #11 Golazo! 2
89% 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) 52.2% ★, Sports 12.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, eSports 4.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: This is a lively arcade take on football that favors fast matches, simple controls, and local multiplayer over strict simulation.
- #12 Legendary Eleven: Epic Football
88% 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) 72.8% ★, Sports 18.9%, Local Multiplayer 5.2%, Multiplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled arcade football game with national teams, quick matches, and accessible controls for local competitive play.
- #13 Super Kickers League
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Xaloc StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
The best alternative to conventional football games is here!
Why similar: Sports 52.6%, Football (Soccer) 36.1% ★, Local Multiplayer 7.5%, Family Friendly 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its over-the-top special abilities and quick matches offer a playful alternative for players who enjoy FIFA's competitive match format but want less realism.
- #14 Super Soccer Blast
86% 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) 54.7% ★, Sports 14.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Local Co-Op 5.7%, Team-Based 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This arcade football game focuses on straightforward scoring, quick matches, and accessible local play rather than detailed simulation.
- #15 Ganbare! Super Strikers
86% matchVery Positive85% of 99 reviews2018
Dev: rese
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Ganbare! Super Strikers is an innovative mix between Tactical RPG and Soccer. Win matches to level up and earn new equipment that will allow you to learn special abilities, boost your players' stats or protect yourself against altered status effects, such as Sleep, Silence or Poison.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 73.2% ★, Sports 22.6%, Multiplayer 2.7%, Anime 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based football RPG that preserves squad positioning and match strategy while adding character progression and a story campaign.
- #16 WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
84% 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) 54.3% ★, Sports 14.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, PvP 5.9%, Multiplayer 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A streamlined football-management alternative focused on club development, tactics, transfers, and leading a team through multiple seasons.
- #17 F1® 24
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 19,126 reviews2024
Dev: CodemastersPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 16.8 hrsMean: 49.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Join the grid and Be One of the 20. Drive like the greatest in EA SPORTS™ F1® 24, the official video game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™.
Why similar: Sports 24%, Competitive 23.9%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Online Co-Op 9.9%, Realistic 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: For players who value authentic sports presentation and competitive online or local controller play, it provides a similarly polished annual-sports-game experience.
- #18 Football Heroes Turbo
84% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Run Games
Windows
Fight your way to the end zone using skill, strategy, and super moves to smash the competition. Collect and upgrade hundreds of unique players to build the ultimate football team. Get online and experience the most action-packed football game in the universe!
Why similar: Sports 100%
Why You'll Like It: It turns football into a brisk arcade brawler with exaggerated moves, short matches, and easy-to-learn local multiplayer action.
- #19 Soccer Story
83% 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) 63.9% ★, Sports 18.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%, Family Friendly 4.9%, Simulation 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: It mixes football challenges and skill-based matches with an adventure campaign, offering a lighter single-player change of pace from FIFA career modes.
- #20 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25
81% 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 49.1%, Competitive 30.3%, Simulation 20.6%
Why You'll Like It: Although it uses American football, it offers a similarly polished EA sports package with controller-first gameplay, franchise management, and competitive multiplayer.
- #21 NBA 2K25
80% 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 24.4%, eSports 22.5% ★, Team-Based 8.4%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, PvP 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It is another deep modern sports simulation with realistic presentation, career progression, team modes, local play, and online competition.
- #22 Behold the Kickmen
82% 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% ★, Sports 38%
Why You'll Like It: A deliberately absurd football game, but one that still delivers satisfying passing, shooting, tournament progression, and couch-friendly matches.
- #23 Football, Tactics & Glory
81% matchVery Positive87% of 4,384 reviews2018
Dev: Creoteam
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 45.3 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) 56.5% ★, Sports 14%, Local Multiplayer 10.8%, Multiplayer 5.7%, Local Co-Op 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It translates football's formation play, player roles, and tactical decision-making into a thoughtful turn-based strategy game.
- #24 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) 36.6% ★, Competitive 10.4%, Sports 8.9%, eSports 8.5% ★, Local Co-Op 6.7%
- #25 EA SPORTS FC™ 27
77% matchMixed54% of 5,390 reviews2026
Dev: EA CANADAPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 17.6 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Welcome to The World’s Game in EA SPORTS FC™ 27. Step into The Grounds to experience a football playground where the streets meet the stadium, and feel greater control in every mode as community-driven innovations deliver more true-to-football gameplay.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49.1% ★, Sports 16.8%, Local Co-Op 7.6%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Local Multiplayer 5.6%
- #26 Football Drama
79% matchMixed63% of 86 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) 71.1% ★, Sports 26.2%, Simulation 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven management game that focuses on the pressure, tactical decisions, and off-pitch drama of running a struggling football club.
- #27 IOSoccer
74% 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) 45.3% ★, Competitive 14.5%, Sports 12%, Online Co-Op 7%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%
- #28 Strikers Club
73% 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) 44.4% ★, eSports 12.5% ★, Sports 11.4%, Team-Based 6.5%, Online Co-Op 6%
- #29 GOALS
74% 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) 40.3% ★, Competitive 14.2%, eSports 12.5% ★, Sports 11.4%, Multiplayer 5.4%
- #30 Total Football Online
71% 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) 41.1% ★, Sports 15.3%, eSports 11.2% ★, Competitive 9.1%, Multiplayer 5.2%
- #31 Soccer Manager 2027
71% 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) 62.1% ★, Sports 14.9%, Realistic 5%, Immersive Sim 4.9%, Simulation 4.2%
- #32 Football Pitch Simulator
68% 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) 59.1% ★, Sports 24.6%, Simulation 9.2%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Singleplayer 1%
- #33 World of Football
70% 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) 40.7% ★, eSports 13% ★, Competitive 12.4%, Sports 12.3%, Team-Based 5.8%
- #34 Football Referee Simulator
68% 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) 54.5% ★, Sports 24.8%, eSports 15.3% ★, Simulation 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #35 Motion Soccer PRO
67% matchVery Positive82% of 264 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) 55.8% ★, Sports 13%, eSports 12.7% ★, Realistic 5.4%, Immersive Sim 4%
- #36 Dark Roll: Free Kick Challenge
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,223 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) 42.7% ★, Competitive 14.3%, eSports 13.1% ★, Sports 10%, PvP 5.1%
- #37 No Fair Play
67% matchVery Positive90% of 539 reviews2023
Dev: Self MADev
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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) 51.6% ★, eSports 15.7% ★, Sports 9.8%, Online Co-Op 7.3%, Multiplayer 6.6%
- #38 Rugby 22
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 505 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 27.6%, Competitive 15.2%, eSports 10.9% ★, Local Multiplayer 10.7%, Realistic 7.7%
