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  1. #1 Pocket League Story
    97% 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) 62.9%, Sports 16.2%, Life Sim 13%, Simulation 5.2%, Character Customization 1.5%

  2. #2 NUTMEG! A Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 141 reviews2026
    Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: Secret Mode
    Windows

    NUTMEG! is a nostalgic football manager game with a deckbuilding twist, set in the '80s and '90s. Relive the days when the tackles were as hard as the mullets were long and football was about football.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49.9%, Deckbuilding 21.4%, Sports 12.6%, Card Battler 9.8%, Simulation 5%

  3. #3 Legendary Eleven: Epic Football
    96% matchMostly Positive73% of 128 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) 79.3%, Sports 20.7%

  4. #4 Penalty Shooters 2
    95% 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) 73.4%, Sports 24.1%, 2D 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  5. #5 FLS
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: trld
    Windows

    Live the life of a professional footballer both on and off the field. Train, play matches, manage your social life, climb the career ladder, and spend your earned money. Decorate your life with luxury while managing your relationships and finances.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50.5%, Life Sim 20.2%, Sports 16.5%, Character Customization 4.8%, Simulation 4.7%

  6. #6 Boss Of FCs
    94% 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) 54.9%, Life Sim 19.5%, Sports 16.8%, Simulation 3.7%, Choices Matter 3.5%

  7. #7 Pro Football Agent
    93% 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) 53.3%, Sports 23.6%, Life Sim 15.1%, Simulation 5.1%, Choices Matter 2.6%

  8. #8 Premier Manager 05/06
    92% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: ZOO Digital PublishingPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows

    Premier Manager returns for another season, with overhauled presentation and an enhanced interface that makes the world of football management even more accessible.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 57%, Life Sim 19.3%, Sports 16.9%, Simulation 5.1%, 2D 1.2%

  9. #9 Goalkeeper Journey
    91% matchMostly Positive73% of 62 reviews2024
    Dev: Christian Schwenger
    Windows

    Step into the gloves of a rising goalkeeper, starting your journey at local clubs and working your way to the world’s biggest football stages.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42.2%, Life Sim 25%, Sports 22.8%, Simulation 7.8%, 2D 1.8%

  10. #10 Premier Manager 04/05
    91% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: ZOO Digital PublishingPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows

    You’ll experience all the emotions of football management in Premier Manager 2004-2005. Find out if you’ve got what it takes…

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 56.9%, Life Sim 19.4%, Sports 16.9%, Simulation 5.1%, 2D 1.3%

  11. #11 INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 11,355 reviews2025
    Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 51.2 hrsMean: 115.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    The latest entry in the character collection and football simulation RPG series, "Inazuma Eleven!" With an original story featuring new main characters, over 5,400 players from across the series' history to collect and train, as well as exciting online tournaments, you can play the game your way!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 55.6%, Sports 16.4%, Deckbuilding 12.4%, Collectathon 8.1%, Character Customization 4.2%

  12. #12 Premier Manager 06/07
    90% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
    Dev: ZOO Digital PublishingPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows

    Playability is central to the ethos of Premier Manager and 06/07 offers all football fans, young and old, the most accessible entry point to the management genre.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 56.8%, Life Sim 19.3%, Sports 17.1%, Simulation 5.1%, 2D 1.3%

  13. #13 Premier Manager 03/04
    89% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2020
    Dev: ZOO Digital PublishingPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows

    Indulge in pan-European fantasy football by taking control of any club from the four English divisions, or simultaneously from the top two divisions of the continent’s premier leagues (Spain, Italy, France and Germany).

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 57.1%, Life Sim 19.1%, Sports 16.9%, Simulation 5.1%, 2D 1.3%

  14. #14 New Star™ Soccer 5
    88% matchMostly Positive70% of 852 reviews2012
    Dev: New Star Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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) 61.2%, Sports 29.4%, Simulation 9.4%

  15. #15 Retro Football Boss
    87% matchMixed56% of 39 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) 71.8%, Sports 19%, Simulation 9.3%

  16. #16 Football Club Manager 26 LIVE
    85% 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) 70.3%, Sports 22.6%, Simulation 6.2%, 2D 0.9%

  17. #17 Premier Manager 09
    86% matchMixed50% of 10 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) 58.5%, Sports 17.4%, Life Sim 17.1%, Simulation 5.2%, 2D 1.2%

  18. #18 Player's Eleven
    86% 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) 71.1%, Sports 18.8%, Simulation 7.6%, 2D 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  19. #19 Football Club Management 2023
    84% matchMixed51% of 158 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) 67.7%, Sports 18.4%, Life Sim 8.5%, Simulation 5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  20. #20 Premier Manager 08
    84% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: ZOO Digital PublishingPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows

    Premier Manager 08 is the definitive pick up and play football management experience. Whether you want to start at the top with one of the big boys and go for instant glory, or whether you want to guide a minnow to the top flight, Premier Manager will put you in the management hotseat.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 56.8%, Life Sim 19.5%, Sports 16.7%, Simulation 5.1%, 2D 1.4%

  21. #21 Premier Manager 02/03
    83% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2020
    Dev: ZOO Digital PublishingPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows

    Indulge in pan-European fantasy football by taking control of any club from the four English divisions, or simultaneously from the top two divisions of the continent’s premier leagues (Spain, Italy, France and Germany).

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 55.7%, Life Sim 19.4%, Sports 16.4%, Simulation 5%, Anime 1.7%

  22. #22 New Star™ Manager
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 514 reviews2018
    Dev: New Star Games Ltd.Pub: Five Aces Publishing Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 99.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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) 64%, Sports 26%, Simulation 10%

  23. #23 Ultimate Club Manager 26
    81% 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) 60.2%, Sports 28.6%, Simulation 10.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  24. #24 Football Manager 26
    79% matchMostly Negative32% of 30,190 reviews2025
    Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 56.1 hrsMean: 110.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 66.8%, Sports 24.5%, Simulation 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  25. #25 Faceball Captain
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Odd Spider
    Windows

    Faceball Captain is a sports management deckbuilder, where victory is dirty and rules can be bent. Draft your squad, juice their stats, and keep them upright through the grind. Hire eccentric staff, exploit broken combos, and claw your way to the top of the Faceball pyramid!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 52.5%, Deckbuilding 25.7%, Card Battler 9.9%, Sports 8.5%, Simulation 2.6%

  26. #26 WE ARE FOOTBALL
    79% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,447 reviews2021
    Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 34.3 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) 72.7%, Sports 20.4%, Simulation 4.5%, Choices Matter 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  27. #27 Backyard Soccer '98
    77% matchVery Positive96% of 209 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) 70.5%, Sports 25.6%, Simulation 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  28. #28 IOSoccer
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 2,851 reviews2018
    Dev: IOSoccer Team
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 43.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    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) 73.4%, Sports 26.6%

  29. #29 Haramball
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: A2B Games
    Windows

    Haramball is a multiplayer football tactics card strategy game where you pick the players, merge their attributes, set up the best formations and then watch your tactics unfold in real-time. Will you play beautiful football or become the football terrorist you were always meant to be ? You decide.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 59.7%, Sports 15.3%, Deckbuilding 14.4%, Card Battler 5.4%, Simulation 4.6%

  30. #30 MicroProse™ Soccer
    77% matchMostly Positive71% of 14 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) 68.7%, Sports 23.9%, Simulation 6%, 2D 1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  31. #31 Football Director
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Syra Games
    Windows

    A football management game where you're not the coach, you're the club owner. Hire and fire the coaching staff, sign players, negotiate with sponsors, control the finances and build a winning organisation from the boardroom.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 71.4%, Sports 18.4%, Simulation 8.2%, 2D 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  32. #32 Foot Simulator
    75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Tunderhead
    Windows

    A physics-based football simulation where you directly control a character’s leg articulation to move, balance, and kick, emphasizing skill, precision, and mastery over unconventional controls.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 68.1%, Sports 23.2%, Simulation 5.4%, Character Customization 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  33. #33 My Football Growth Story
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: FootballGrowth.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Click cards to train your team and improve players. Buy skills that help you and your teammates grow stronger. After unlocking auto-training, players train automatically while you focus on strategy: choosing development paths and unlocking skills.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 59.3%, Sports 20.9%, Card Battler 10%, Simulation 5.2%, Character Customization 2.3%

  34. #34 TriFute - Online Button Soccer
    74% match4 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Douglas Maieski
    Windows

    TriFute, a unique button soccer game, allows you to play dynamic matches against online opponents or local multiplayer.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 67.8%, Sports 32.2%

  35. #35 Non-League Football Manager
    73% 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) 62.3%, Sports 24.5%, Simulation 9.5%, Choices Matter 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  36. #36 Football tournament
    74% 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) 68.8%, Sports 23.9%, Simulation 6%, 2D 1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  37. #37 Foosball Manager
    72% 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) 60.9%, Sports 28.2%, Simulation 10.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  38. #38 Kevin Toms Football Star Manager
    71% matchPositive93% of 29 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) 67.4%, Sports 23.7%, Simulation 7.2%, 2D 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  39. #39 Balance of Soccer
    73% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2018
    Dev: Stepiral Studio
    Windows

    This is a 3D soccer simulation game. Including the 2022 World Cup and the 2021 European Cup. You can freely set the team's formation and tactics, and you can also control the players in real time.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 62.7%, Sports 28%, Simulation 9.4%

  40. #40 99Managers Futsal Edition
    71% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Simon Dalvai
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Manage a futsal team and lead it to success by scouting players and choosing the best tactic and line up for every match. Customize teams and players with the in-game editor. Proudly open source.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 72.7%, Sports 18%, Simulation 7.3%, 2D 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  41. #41 Football Referee Simulator
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 482 reviews2024
    Dev: Vladimir Pliashkun
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.0 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) 63.3%, Sports 28.1%, Simulation 6.7%, 2D 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  42. #42 Eye of the Match
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mix and Jam
    Windows

    Yellow Card? Red Card? That's up to you. As a Virtual Referee it is your responsibility to inspect football replays, identify infringements and punish those who are not following the regulations.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 71.2%, Sports 24.2%, Choices Matter 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  43. #43 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018
    72% 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) 76.2%, Sports 19.4%, Simulation 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  44. #44 Illegal Football
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CyberJack
    Windows

    This is a surrealistic football game. You will form a national football team composed of super heroes, use some unusual ways (such as match-fixing, bribing the refree), and lead them to challenge the top teams in the world to win the world championship.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 66.3%, Sports 23.8%, Simulation 7.5%, Anime 1.5%, 2D 0.7%

  45. #45 Club Legend
    69% 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) 55.1%, Life Sim 16.9%, Sports 15.2%, Character Customization 4.9%, Simulation 4.9%

  46. #46 Football Academy Clicker
    68% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: Ege Sayın
    Windows

    Football Academy Clicker is a clicker game where you train footballers and lead your team to glory. Transfer new players and train them. Sell your players at high prices to increase your budget. Upgrade your stadium and hire coaches. 5 leagues waiting for you to conquer!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 77.3%, Sports 11.5%, Simulation 8.8%, 2D 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  47. #47 XP Soccer
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 120 reviews2022
    Dev: Dave XP
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    XP Soccer is a love letter to the classic soccer games from the NES era!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 73.5%, Sports 25%, 2D 1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  48. #48 Ultimo Soccer UDC
    67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Ultimo Games
    Windows

    Dribble past all the obstacles in this skill-based soccer game.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 72.7%, Sports 22%, Simulation 3.9%, 2D 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  49. #49 SEGA FOOTBALL CLUB CHAMPIONS
    65% matchMostly Negative32% of 637 reviews2026
    Dev: SEGA
    Windows

    Powered by Football Manager ™, featuring more than 5,000 real player data from FIFPRO™. Allowing you to compete in J League, K League, and more! Become the manager of your club and bring your team to global superstars.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 58.2%, Sports 26.5%, Simulation 9.5%, Character Customization 3.7%, 2D 1.6%

  50. #50 Path to the Goal
    66% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Yuiami Games
    Windows

    The protagonist, who aims to become a professional soccer player, sets out on a journey of training! Overcome various obstacles to become a professional soccer player!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 78.4%, Sports 21%, Singleplayer 0.5%

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