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  1. #1 99Managers Futsal Edition
    97% 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) 48.2%, Sports 16.2%, Management 15.3%, Tactical 12.1%, Simulation 6.7%

  2. #2 Football Club Management 2023
    96% 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) 50.2%, Sports 14.8%, Management 12.7%, Tactical 11.2%, Simulation 6%

  3. #3 Torchance 6
    96% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2020
    Dev: Big Blaze Games
    Windows

    In Torchance 6, up to 4 players can take on the task of managing all aspects of a football club. Unlike other football management games, you can easily complete a season in less than 60 minutes if you wish. This makes this game ideal for a quick round or two when you only have a few spare minutes.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 39.8%, Sports 12.6%, Management 11.3%, Tactical 10.4%, Simulation 6.4%

  4. #4 Player's Eleven
    95% 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) 53.8%, Management 17.9%, Sports 15.5%, Simulation 9.3%, 2D 1.9%

  5. #5 Matchday Manager
    94% 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) 44%, Sports 15.3%, Management 12.4%, Simulation 12.2%, Choices Matter 5.9%

  6. #6 Retro Manager
    94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Mark StablesPub: Metaguard Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac

    A fast-paced retro football management game inspired by the 90s. Build your squad, tweak tactics, and watch matches unfold minute-by-minute.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 47.8%, Sports 13.5%, Management 11.9%, Simulation 9.2%, Tactical 6.3%

  7. #7 Football Academy Manager
    93% matchNo user reviews92% of 195 reviews2026
    Dev: Hubi
    Windows

    Run your own football academy. Scout and discover young talents, evaluate their potential, manage their development through training, and negotiate transfers with clubs to grow your prestige and influence.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 47.6%, Management 16.5%, Sports 15.1%, Tactical 13.8%, Simulation 4.9%

  8. #8 Kevin Toms Football Star Manager
    92% 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) 49.5%, Sports 18.9%, Management 12.2%, Simulation 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%

  9. #9 Soccer Manager 2026
    89% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,500 reviews2024
    Dev: Invincibles Studio Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45.8%, Management 12.5%, Sports 12.2%, Tactical 9.6%, Real Time Tactics 6.9%

  10. #10 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018
    90% 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) 56.2%, Sports 15.5%, Management 14.2%, Tactical 6.5%, Simulation 5%

  11. #11 Football City
    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Another Game
    Windows

    Manage your team in this voxel based football (soccer) management simulator. Make active decisions directly influencing the events in the match. Can you win the league?

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 48.7%, Sports 14.3%, Management 13.5%, Simulation 9.5%, Tactical 9.2%

  12. #12 Player's Eleven - A Football Manager Game
    87% 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) 43.2%, Sports 23.4%, Management 14.7%, Simulation 9.5%, Real Time Tactics 7.1%

  13. #13 Pro Soccer Manager 27
    86% 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) 41.9%, Sports 23.1%, Simulation 12.8%, Tactical 12.1%, Management 9.1%

  14. #14 PIX Football Manager
    86% 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) 46.4%, Sports 16.9%, Management 11.4%, Simulation 8.8%, Real Time Tactics 3.4%

  15. #15 Retro Football Boss
    85% 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) 58.3%, Sports 16.7%, Simulation 12.2%, Management 10.1%, Retro 2.7%

  16. #16 Ultimate Club Manager 26
    84% 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) 47.4%, Sports 24.5%, Simulation 13.6%, Management 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  17. #17 Boss Of FCs
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Altair Games
    Windows

    Boss Of FCs is a text-based game that includes strategy, simulation and football/soccer. You will start on this path with a certain budget and move towards success and wealth by making the right moves. Make the best deals and the best transfers, buy and sell clubs and move towards the top...

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 46.1%, Sports 15.3%, Management 14.6%, Tactical 8.7%, Choices Matter 7.8%

  18. #18 New Star™ Manager
    82% 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) 50.8%, Sports 22.5%, Management 13.1%, Simulation 12.8%, RPG 0.8%

  19. #19 FC Tycoon 2027
    82% 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) 40.8%, Sports 20.3%, Management 14.6%, Simulation 11.7%, Tactical 7.5%

  20. #20 Football Manager 26
    79% 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) 53.5%, Sports 21.8%, Management 12.9%, Simulation 10.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  21. #21 WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Winning Streak Games GmbH
    Windows

    WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027 is the ultimate challenge for manager fans and anyone who wants to become one! Accessible, with great depth of play, a focus on tactics and more than 200 simulated countries. Now with a new creative mode that lets you tailor the game perfectly to your preferences!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50%, Sports 16.5%, Management 13.5%, Simulation 9.1%, Moddable 6.5%

  22. #22 Football Club Inside
    80% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Vladimir Pliashkun
    Windows

    Lead a small football club through one unforgettable season. Make tough choices, face the media, manage morale and ambition — every decision shapes your story in this cinematic, story-driven football management drama.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 56%, Sports 13.5%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Management 10.1%, Tactical 6.1%

  23. #23 Foosball Manager
    79% 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) 48%, Sports 24.2%, Management 13.4%, Simulation 13.4%, Singleplayer 1%

  24. #24 Football Club Manager 26 LIVE
    78% 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) 59%, Sports 20.6%, Management 10.9%, Simulation 8.4%, 2D 1.1%

  25. #25 Empire Eleven 2026
    78% 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) 43.2%, Sports 22.1%, Management 12.1%, Simulation 12.1%, Choices Matter 3.6%

  26. #26 WE ARE FOOTBALL
    77% 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) 60.2%, Sports 18.3%, Management 10.2%, Simulation 6.1%, Choices Matter 4.5%

  27. #27 Pro Football Agent
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Harmoni Technology
    Windows · Mac

    Welcome to our thrilling football agent game, where you have the opportunity to build a successful agency and manage the talented players on their journey to stardom. You'll have the power to attract players to your agency, negotiate contracts, and guide them to the top of the football world.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 47%, Sports 22.7%, Management 13%, Simulation 7.2%, Choices Matter 6%

  28. #28 Pocket League Story
    75% 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) 59.4%, Sports 16.6%, Simulation 8%, Management 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%

  29. #29 MicroProse™ Soccer
    76% 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) 56.9%, Sports 21.5%, Simulation 8%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Retro 4%

  30. #30 Underdog Futsal
    75% 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) 44.7%, Sports 26.4%, Management 12.4%, Simulation 12%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%

  31. #31 Master Manager
    73% 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) 40.4%, Sports 20.9%, Simulation 11.4%, Management 9.3%, Tactical 9%

  32. #32 Premier Manager 10
    74% 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) 42.1%, Sports 30.7%, Simulation 14.4%, Management 12.9%

  33. #33 Regista: Reign Your Football Club
    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 83 reviews2025
    Dev: dicehit
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Reign Your Football Club! Be the owner of your football club, make strategic choices, and climb through the amateur league to the first while making hard decisions to set everything in line for your club.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 51%, Management 15%, Sports 14.4%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Simulation 7.3%

  34. #34 UltFoot: Football Manager
    73% 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) 47.3%, Sports 22.4%, Management 13.4%, Simulation 12.2%, PvE 2.2%

  35. #35 The Chairman
    72% 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) 47.2%, Sports 25.6%, Management 13.2%, Simulation 11.6%, 2D 1.3%

  36. #36 Premier Manager 09
    73% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: ZOO Digital PublishingPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows

    Highlighting playability and ease of use, Premier Manager® 09 is the ideal game for younger gamers or players looking for a casual introduction to the high pressure, high stakes world of football management. PLEASE NOTE: You will start from the 2008/09 season.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 51.1%, Sports 16.5%, Management 14.6%, Resource Management 7.5%, Simulation 7.4%

  37. #37 Monster Scout
    71% 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) 46.5%, Sports 18.8%, Real Time Tactics 8.3%, Simulation 7.7%, Tactical 7.1%

  38. #38 FC Mafioso: Football Dynasty Manager
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Uncultured Games
    Windows

    A text-based football management game with procedural storytelling, derby drama, and underworld influence. Build your club, shape your manager, and decide how far you’re willing to go to win.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45.8%, Management 13.1%, Tactical 10%, Sports 9.6%, Choices Matter 8.8%

  39. #39 BFM 26
    70% 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) 41.4%, Sports 25.6%, Management 14.9%, Simulation 11.7%, Moddable 4.2%

  40. #40 Club Manager 2016
    72% matchMixed54% of 99 reviews2015
    Dev: BigBlaze GamesPub: 2tainment GmbH
    Windows

    In Club Manager, you will take on the role of an up-and-coming football manager. Start with a team in the 8th league or take over an existing team from the higher leagues and lead your team towards victory. Club Manager returns to the virtues of classic soccer managers with a focus on the essentials.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 41%, Sports 13.6%, Management 12.1%, Tactical 9%, Simulation 6.4%

  41. #41 Club Legend
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mallat Entertainment
    Windows

    Make your dreams come true and become a professional football player: Create your player, sign for your favorite clubs and score bangers against their biggest rivals. Play your ultimate football career you want to have in the most realistic first person football career mode game!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45.6%, Sports 13.6%, Management 12%, Tactical 7.5%, Simulation 6.6%

  42. #42 Penalty Shooters 2
    69% 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) 70.3%, Sports 25.1%, 2D 2.5%, Singleplayer 2%

  43. #43 Football Owner 2025
    69% 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) 43.5%, Sports 24.5%, Management 14.5%, Simulation 9.5%, Real Time Tactics 6%

  44. #44 Super Kick Off (Game Boy/Game Gear/Master System/Mega Drive/SNES)
    68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Enigma VariationsPub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    Experience the thrill of the beautiful game in this collection of editions of the acclaimed 'Kick Off' series developed for home and handheld consoles in the early 1990s. Includes 40 fully-customizable teams, and a variety of game modes, from friendlies to leagues to international cups.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 55.5%, Sports 26.2%, Retro 5.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Top-Down 4.4%

  45. #45 Kungfu Football Captain
    68% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2021
    Dev: DICROL
    Windows

    Pixel style, violent football, class rouguelike, football manager.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 58.7%, Sports 16.3%, Simulation 9.3%, Management 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

  46. #46 Arcade World Cups
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: NicoSoftArg
    Windows

    Pure arcade football, inspired by an unforgettable classic. Fast matches, goals, and nonstop excitment.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 65.5%, Sports 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, Retro 2.6%, 2D 2%

  47. #47 Backyard Soccer '98
    65% 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) 63.5%, Sports 25.1%, Simulation 5.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, Retro 1.8%

  48. #48 Evofoot
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Adams Kong
    Windows

    Evofoot is a football manager game focused on the strategy and excitement of running a club. Build your team, compete in tournaments, negotiate players and challenge other managers. All with light, straightforward and addictive gameplay — just the way manager fans like it!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 33.9%, Sports 27%, Simulation 12.3%, Real Time Tactics 9.6%, Management 9.6%

  49. #49 Forever World Cup Simulator
    66% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2024
    Dev: Simcups
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Simulate over 40 events, including the World Cup and continental cups. Enjoy high replayability with 220+ national teams evolving dynamically over the years. Use powerful in-game editors to create new teams and edit tournament formats, while tracking detailed statistics for every team and event!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 54.4%, Sports 19.2%, Management 14.9%, Simulation 10.5%, Singleplayer 1%

  50. #50 CFS (Chinese Football Simulator)
    65% matchMostly Positive73% of 282 reviews2026
    Dev: 悟空实验室Pub: Wise Games
    Windows

    "Chinese Football Simulator" is a management game themed around Chinese football. As both club owner and head coach, you'll develop and manage teams—either existing or custom—immersed in authentic Chinese football culture.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 44%, Sports 13.5%, Management 11.5%, Moddable 9.3%, Tactical 5.2%

  51. #51 New Star™ Soccer 5
    68% 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) 56.5%, Sports 29.5%, Simulation 14%

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