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  1. #1 Retro Football Boss
    97% matchMixed55% of 40 reviews2016
    Dev: 1888 GamesPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac

    Retro Football Boss is a historical football management simulation featuring the English professional leagues from 1888 to 1998 (with German leagues coming soon). This is your chance to take a trip down memory lane or right the wrongs of the past.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 56.2%, Sports 20.3%, Simulation 13.4%, Strategy 10.1%

  2. #2 Football Manager 26
    96% matchMostly Negative33% of 32,555 reviews2025
    Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 60.7 hrsMean: 131.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50.2%, Sports 25.7%, Strategy 11.6%, Simulation 11.5%, Singleplayer 1%

  3. #3 Football Club Manager 26 LIVE
    96% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Halfspace Games
    Windows

    Multiplayer football management built on fair competition. Outsmart rivals with skill and strategy - no random packs, no pay-to-win gameplay. Take charge of your club, build your squad, and prove yourself on the world stage.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 54.7%, Sports 24%, Strategy 10.9%, Simulation 8.9%, 2D 1.6%

  4. #4 Foosball Manager
    95% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: machnikl
    Windows

    Build your table football club from nothing. Scout, train, and manage players, set your lineup and tactics, and watch matches unfold on a physics-driven table. Climb the divisions and become a foosball legend.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 44.7%, Sports 28.3%, Simulation 14.2%, Strategy 11.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  5. #5 Pro 11 - Football Manager Game
    94% matchMostly Positive76% of 360 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) 39.5%, Sports 33.8%, Strategy 14.2%, Simulation 12.5%

  6. #6 Pro Soccer Manager 27
    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Catoo Games
    Windows

    Become the manager of a football team and take full control of your club. Manage scouting, training, facilities, and squad development. Choose your philosophy: focus on coaching and tactics, or invest in developing the next generation of stars. Success depends on your decisions.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 41.8%, Sports 29%, Simulation 14.6%, Strategy 13.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  7. #7 Football Referee Simulator
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 495 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) 46.6%, Sports 28.7%, eSports 12.1%, Simulation 9.4%, 2D 2.3%

  8. #8 The Chairman
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mateo Jaramillo
    Windows

    The Chairman is a football management sim built that lives in the bottom corner of your screen. Matches simulate automatically while you work, study, or do anything else. Check in when you have a moment. Make your decisions. Let the season run. You choose the time lap.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 43.7%, Sports 29.8%, Simulation 12.3%, Strategy 11.5%, 2D 1.8%

  9. #9 Non-League Football Manager
    90% 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: Football (Soccer) 47.8%, Sports 25.7%, Simulation 13.6%, Strategy 12.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  10. #10 UltFoot: Football Manager
    89% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Scarlett GameStudio
    Windows

    Manage your football team and take on challenging, realistic tournaments. Develop your squad, trade players, play real-time multiplayer matches, and customize every detail of your club to make it truly unique.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 44.7%, Sports 26.6%, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 12.7%, 2D 1.6%

  11. #11 Lords of Football
    88% matchMixed52% of 352 reviews2013
    Dev: Geniaware SrlPub: Fish Eagle
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Lords of Football is a whole new sports lifestyle simulator, played in God Mode.The everyday routine of football is brought to life, simulating footballers' training to improve their skills and all the drama and real-life distractions that unfold during a normal season.

    Why similar: Sports 38%, Football (Soccer) 35.6%, Simulation 14.1%, Strategy 12.3%

  12. #12 Footy Ball Tournament 2018
    87% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2018
    Dev: Heroic Games Studio
    Windows

    The auto-run football tournament soccer game. Be the player, be the manager.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 46.8%, Sports 29%, Strategy 12.6%, Simulation 11.5%

  13. #13 Underdog Futsal
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Havenarc
    Windows

    Become the manager of a small neighborhood futsal club, recruit players on a tight budget, and build your tactics. Manage morale through team activities, shift the momentum with substitutions and tactical changes in tense text-based matches, and grow your team step by step.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 43.1%, Sports 32%, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 10.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  14. #14 Football Owner 2025
    86% 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: Football (Soccer) 40.2%, Sports 28.5%, Simulation 10%, eSports 10%, Strategy 9%

  15. #15 Master Manager
    84% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Hasbeen Games
    Windows

    You are the manager of a football club, determine its future by making the best decisions regarding tactics, training, player contracts, sponsorship deals and infrastructure. Watch your players performing on our amazing 2d match engine.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 38.7%, Sports 25.2%, eSports 12.8%, Simulation 12.6%, Strategy 8.7%

  16. #16 New Star™ Soccer 5
    85% matchMostly Positive70% of 855 reviews2012
    Dev: New Star Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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) 51.5%, Sports 33.8%, Simulation 14.6%

  17. #17 99Managers Futsal Edition
    84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Simon Dalvai
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A futsal management game with a 2D match engine and integrated editor. Can you find the next wonderkid and become the best manager? Proudly open source.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 55.9%, Sports 23.7%, Strategy 9.4%, Simulation 9%, 2D 1.3%

  18. #18 Empire Eleven 2026
    83% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: NextStation Games
    Windows

    Build your football empire. Scout talent, manage finances, develop tactics and lead your club from obscurity to glory in a deep football management simulation.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42.9%, Sports 27.6%, Simulation 13.8%, Strategy 13.1%, 2D 1.7%

  19. #19 Penalty Shooters 2
    82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: NUSPEKO
    Windows

    A fast-paced football penalty shootout game where you pick from 360 teams across 12 leagues, aim with the mouse, and click to dive as the keeper. Outsmart smart AI goalkeepers and climb from group stage to knockout glory.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 65.4%, Sports 29.4%, 2D 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  20. #20 Ultimate Club Manager 26
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Alpex Studio
    Windows

    Become the president of your club and make decisions that change its destiny. Manage transfers, staff, finances, media, facilities, and the president's personal life in a deep and dynamic football management experience.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49.9%, Sports 32.4%, Simulation 16.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  21. #21 F11 Football Manager
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 27 reviews2025
    Dev: Factotum
    Windows · Mac

    Manage your own club in F11 Football Manager. Sign players, upgrade the stadium, negotiate sponsorships and devise tactics to lead your team to glory. Do you have what it takes to be the best football manager?

    Why similar: Sports 32.2%, Football (Soccer) 29.3%, Simulation 13.6%, eSports 13.2%, Strategy 8.9%

  22. #22 Club Soccer Director 2022
    81% matchMixed67% of 114 reviews2022
    Dev: Go Play Games LtdPub: Go Play Games Ltd
    Windows

    Take control of a Real Football Club or create your own club, in Club Soccer Director 2022 a fast-paced Football Club Management Game. Download Club Soccer Director 2022 now for FREE & start your Football management journey.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 38.7%, Sports 31.2%, Simulation 15.1%, Strategy 13.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

  23. #23 WE ARE FOOTBALL
    79% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,453 reviews2021
    Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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) 60.9%, Sports 23.3%, Strategy 8.2%, Simulation 7%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  24. #24 Player's Eleven
    80% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2020
    Dev: Green Pitch Gaming
    Windows

    You're the manager and it's your team. Play Player's Eleven now! Run the club of your choice or work your way up from the bottom to the top. Extensive editing options available.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 60.9%, Sports 22%, Simulation 12.1%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%

  25. #25 Pocket League Story
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 181 reviews2022
    Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
    Windows

    Train your team to battle to the top in this sensational soccer team simulation!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 59.1%, Sports 20.8%, Simulation 9.1%, Strategy 8.5%, 2D 1.8%

  26. #26 Soccer Boss
    78% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
    Windows · Mac

    Be the Boss of your own soccer club, choosing from clubs from the biggest leagues across Europe. Make decisions based on tactics, training, staff recruitment and player selection. Spend your transfer budget wisely during the transfer window whilst keeping the board satisfied with your performance.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 32%, Sports 23.8%, eSports 17.1%, Strategy 11.5%, Simulation 11.4%

  27. #27 PIX Football Manager
    78% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: PeytonParrishGames
    Windows

    PIX Football Manager is a nostalgic, casual football management simulator focused on scouting. Set your tactics, find hidden gems, and improve your facilities as you build a dynasty. With no visible player stats, you must spot talent yourself. Grab your clipboard, the game starts now.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49.6%, Sports 22.7%, Simulation 10.8%, Strategy 10.4%, eSports 5%

  28. #28 New Star™ Manager
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 516 reviews2018
    Dev: New Star Games Ltd.Pub: Five Aces Publishing Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 96.7 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) 54.2%, Sports 30.1%, Simulation 15.7%

  29. #29 WFO World Football Online
    77% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: Cagatay GuvenPub: Eren Aydin
    Windows

    WFO World Football Online is an online football management game with a non-scripted match engine on a virtual football world continuously developed by AI.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 48.2%, Sports 32%, Simulation 11.4%, Strategy 8.4%

  30. #30 Soccer 2.0
    76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Artisoft
    Windows

    Dive into the immersive world of VR soccer (football)! Experience the thrill of a full match with three difficulty levels and various formations. Refine your skills in dedicated practice modes, including penalties, free kicks, curved shots, cross finishing, and ball smashing.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 52.9%, Sports 24.9%, eSports 10.7%, Simulation 10.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  31. #31 Favela Kick: The Final Goal
    74% matchPositive83% of 47 reviews2025
    Dev: Vladimir Pliashkun
    Windows

    From favela streets to global superstardom! Live a young Brazilian's dream of football glory. Rise through leagues, face challenges, & chase ultimate victory. Will your final kick define a generation? Your legend starts now!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 57.6%, eSports 16.1%, Sports 15.7%, Simulation 6.1%, 2D 2.9%

  32. #32 BFM 26
    75% 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: Football (Soccer) 40.2%, Sports 31.3%, Simulation 13%, Strategy 12.9%, 2D 1.5%

  33. #33 Kevin Toms Football Star Manager
    73% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2025
    Dev: Kevin TomsPub: Curveball Games
    Windows

    The original retro-­styled football management game remade and re-released in 2025. It's a faithful recreation of the original groundbreaking 1982 Football Manager, the title that launched the football-management genre!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 55.4%, Sports 26.5%, Simulation 10.8%, Strategy 4.2%, 2D 2.5%

  34. #34 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018
    75% matchMixed63% of 24 reviews2018
    Dev: Forever Young Games
    Windows

    In Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018 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: Football (Soccer) 61.5%, Sports 21.4%, Strategy 10.2%, Simulation 6.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  35. #35 Matchday Manager
    74% 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: Football (Soccer) 50.4%, Sports 22%, Simulation 16%, Strategy 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  36. #36 FC Tycoon 2027
    73% 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: Football (Soccer) 44.3%, Sports 27.7%, Simulation 14.6%, Strategy 11%, 2D 1.7%

  37. #37 Football Club Management 2023
    72% matchMixed51% of 162 reviews2022
    Dev: Go Play Games Ltd
    Windows

    Take control of a Real Football Club or create your own club, in Football Club Manager 2023 a fast-paced Football Club Management Game. Download Football Club Manager 2023 now for FREE & start your Football management journey.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 59.1%, Sports 21.9%, Simulation 8.1%, eSports 5.5%, Strategy 4.4%

  38. #38 Legendary Eleven: Epic Football
    73% matchMostly Positive72% of 129 reviews2019
    Dev: Eclipse GamesPub: Eclipse Gamse
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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) 73.7%, Sports 26.3%

  39. #39 Football Conquerors
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ravencorwind
    Windows

    Build your squad, conquer regions, complete quests, and grow stronger in this football-themed strategy experience. Upgrade player cards, earn rewards, master Football Survival mode, and push your progression across every challenge.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 60.8%, Sports 19.6%, Strategy 13.7%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 2%

  40. #40 Street Soccer Simulator
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Hard Shark Games
    Windows

    Street Soccer Simulator throws you into chaotic, messy matches where the rules don’t matter. Just you, the ball, and the streets—slide, smash, and score in the most fun and unpredictable soccer brawls you’ve ever played!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 53.1%, Sports 25.1%, Simulation 10.9%, eSports 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  41. #41 Player's Eleven - A Football Manager Game
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Green Pitch Gaming
    Windows

    No unnecessary complexity, no endless menus: Startelf is a football management game focused on transfers, squad building, and the decisions that truly matter.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 47.9%, Sports 32.6%, Simulation 12.1%, Strategy 4.5%, 2D 2%

  42. #42 Soccer Penalty Kick
    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Hard Shark Games
    Windows

    In Soccer Penalty Kick, feel the pressure, the roar of the crowd, and the thrill of the shot! Smash in impossible goals, outsmart the keeper, and rise as your team’s hero. Every kick counts—become a legend on the field!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 53.4%, Sports 24.1%, Simulation 11.5%, eSports 10.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  43. #43 Premier Manager 10
    71% matchMixed59% of 29 reviews2020
    Dev: Zushi GamesPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows

    With improved playability from previous versions, and ease of use, Premier Manager ‘10 is the ideal game for those who love the high-pressure world of topflight football management. PLEASE NOTE: You will start from the 2009/10 season.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 43.3%, Sports 39.7%, Simulation 17%

  44. #44 MicroProse™ Soccer
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2021
    Dev: MicroProsePub: Ziggurat
    Windows

    MicroProse™ Soccer is an accessible and engaging classic soccer game that lets you compete against a friend or CPU opponent at world class level in the World Cup, International Challenge, or in the indoor league.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 59.5%, Sports 28.3%, Simulation 9.6%, 2D 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  45. #45 Club Soccer Director 2021
    70% matchMixed61% of 155 reviews2020
    Dev: Go Play Games Ltd
    Windows

    Take control of a Real Football Club or create your very own club in Club Soccer Director 2021 a new super realistic football club management game.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 59.2%, Sports 26.4%, eSports 11.5%, 2D 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  46. #46 Balance of Soccer
    70% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2018
    Dev: Stepiral Studio
    Windows

    This is a 3D soccer simulation game. Including complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule. You can freely set the team's formation and tactics, and you can also control the players in real time.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 53%, Sports 32.3%, Simulation 14.7%

  47. #47 Pro Football Referee
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nutshell
    Windows

    Pro Football Referee is a football referee simulation game.Start as an unknown grassroots referee and experience the full career of a football official. Officiate matches, make crucial calls, build reputation, and climb the ranks.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50%, Sports 22.7%, eSports 11.5%, Simulation 8%, Strategy 5.3%

  48. #48 Super Arcade Soccer
    69% matchMixed56% of 57 reviews2019
    Dev: Ruben Alcañiz
    Windows · Mac

    Classic Football is back with Super Arcade Soccer. Super Arcade Soccer is a fun soccer game with arcade playability; direct, accessible control; and a wide range of actions, such as passing, centering, skill shots…

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 44%, Sports 39.2%, Simulation 16.8%

  49. #49 Monster Scout
    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: GESKT
    Windows · Mac

    Monster Scout is a soccer scouting game that tests your ability to discern player traits, as stats ARE NOT immediately visible. The fate of your team relies on your judgement. Enjoy the authentic coaching experience.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 48.1%, Sports 24.5%, Strategy 15.4%, Simulation 9.1%, 2D 2%

  50. #50 Football Career Mode 26
    67% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: 44games
    Windows

    Football Career Mode 26 is a straightforward football manager game. Choose a club, choose a sponsor and start your football manager career! Lead your club to the top through transfers, scouting, infrastructure updates and much more and win as many titles as possible!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 47.4%, Sports 28.8%, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 9.1%, 2D 1.3%

  51. #51 EA SPORTS FC™ 25
    65% matchMixed53% of 105,761 reviews2024
    Dev: EA CanadaPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 71.1 hrsMean: 150.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    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) 55.8%, Sports 25.6%, eSports 9.8%, Simulation 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  52. #52 Backyard Soccer '98
    66% matchVery Positive96% of 211 reviews2024
    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows

    Return to the soccer field with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Soccer 1998 is back and now enhanced to run on Steam. Build your roster from among the iconic Backyard Kids. Kick, pass, and score in this classic game that made soccer fun for everyone!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 62.5%, Sports 31%, Simulation 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  53. #53 Football tournament
    68% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2021
    Dev: Phoenixxx Games
    Windows

    Football has united all the countries of the world on the football field, and numerous football tournaments are held every year. This time there is a place for your team in the standings, choose it and play football.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 59.5%, Sports 28.3%, Simulation 9.6%, 2D 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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