- #1 Franchise Hockey Manager 10
97% matchVery Positive80% of 207 reviews2023
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2023-24 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose from teams around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.
Why similar: Hockey 57% ★, Sports 17.1%, Management 6.6%, Strategy 6.2%, Simulation 5.3%
- #2 Franchise Hockey Manager 6
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 333 reviews2019
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 74.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2019-20 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose one of 32 leagues around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.
Why similar: Hockey 38.3% ★, Sports 34%, Strategy 12.2%, Simulation 9.8%, Management 5.7%
- #3 Franchise Hockey Manager 9
96% matchVery Positive83% of 235 reviews2022
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2022-23 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose from teams around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.
Why similar: Sports 32.8%, Hockey 22.5% ★, Strategy 12%, Simulation 9.7%, Management 9%
- #4 Franchise Hockey Manager 8
95% matchVery Positive80% of 203 reviews2021
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2021-22 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose from teams around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.
Why similar: Sports 38.9%, Hockey 28.4% ★, Strategy 13%, Management 6.8%, Text-Based 5.3%
- #5 Franchise Hockey Manager 11
94% matchMixed69% of 149 reviews2024
Dev: game54 SoftwarePub: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2024-25 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose from teams around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.
Why similar: Hockey 55.3% ★, Sports 17.5%, Management 6.9%, Strategy 6.6%, Simulation 5.5%
- #6 Franchise Hockey Manager 12
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 125 reviews2025
Dev: game54 SoftwarePub: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2025-26 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose from teams around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.
Why similar: Hockey 48.4% ★, Sports 21.2%, Strategy 7.8%, Text-Based 6.7%, Simulation 6.5%
- #7 Franchise Hockey Manager 5
93% matchMixed60% of 154 reviews2018
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Franchise Hockey Manager 5 is the only sports strategy game licensed by the NHL ® , including the real clubs, awards, and trophies associated with the greatest hockey league in the world. FHM 5 allows you to build your hockey franchise into a perennial Stanley Cup winner YOUR way, in the current 2018-19 season or back through the entire...
Why similar: Sports 61.1%, Strategy 21%, Simulation 17.9%
- #8 Eastside Hockey Manager
92% matchVery Positive86% of 1,372 reviews2015
Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
EHM offers fans the most realistic, in-depth and immersive simulation of hockey management available, giving them the chance to manage either club or country in any of the world’s top hockey-playing nations.
Why similar: Hockey 73.1% ★, Sports 16.3%, Management 5.3%, Simulation 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #9 Hockey Legacy Manager 26
91% matchVery Positive91% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Hockey Legacy Manager
Windows · Mac
Build the ultimate legacy as the general manager of a professional hockey team!
Why similar: Hockey 59.2% ★, Sports 21%, Management 6.7%, Strategy 6.2%, Simulation 5.7%
- #10 Franchise Hockey Manager 3
91% matchMixed58% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy game you can find! Now officially licensed by the NHL®, so you can take the reins of your favorite franchise, FHM3 includes real 2016-2017 rosters for 22 playable leagues, a new gameplay mode that makes the game much more approachable, and tons of other new...
Why similar: Sports 62.5%, Strategy 21.1%, Simulation 16.5%
- #11 Hockey Legacy Manager 25
89% matchVery Positive93% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: Hockey Legacy Manager
Windows
Build the ultimate legacy as the general manager of a professional hockey team!
Why similar: Hockey 61.7% ★, Sports 22.3%, Management 8%, Simulation 6%, 2D 1.4%
- #12 Franchise Hockey Manager 4
90% matchMixed65% of 146 reviews2017
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The Most Hockey Ever! Franchise Hockey Manager 4 is the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy game available. FHM 4 is officially licensed by the NHL®, includes real 2017-18 rosters, packs even more features than any of its predecessors, and takes the series to a whole new level in terms of realism and gameplay.
Why similar: Sports 61.8%, Strategy 21.8%, Simulation 16.4%
- #13 Football Coach: College Dynasty
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,481 reviews2025
Dev: SidelineSim Studios
Windows · Mac
A true college football management game. Play as a coach or a school, recruit players, develop your team, and compete for national championships. Build a college football dynasty and become a coaching legend!
Why similar: Sports 48.5%, Simulation 16.1%, Management 14.8%, Text-Based 10.4%, Strategy 5.6%
- #14 Hockey Manager 20|20
89% matchMixed67% of 93 reviews2020
Dev: netmin games
Windows
Enjoy the state of the art hockey management. Prove yourself as a manager and coach in the day-to-day business of ice hockey and lead your favorite club to fame and fortune.
Why similar: Hockey 62.3% ★, Sports 17.8%, Management 8.9%, Simulation 4.4%, Strategy 4.1%
- #15 Out of the Park Baseball 26
82% matchVery Positive82% of 821 reviews2025
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
26 years of sports gaming excellence! Out of the Park Baseball 26 is here - officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc. and KBO! This year's brand new version puts you firmly in charge of your favorite baseball franchise. Your team, your way, your rules.
Why similar: Sports 36%, Management 15.9%, Strategy 13.3%, Simulation 11.7%, Trading 7.7%
- #16 Pro Basketball Manager 2025
81% matchMostly Positive70% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: Umix Studios
Windows · Mac
Suit up and become the manager of a basketball team. You’ll have all the managerial tools you’ve come to expect in a manager game, scouting, facilities, training and more. Will you put emphasis on coaching or player development? Success is only the result of your decisions both on and off the court.
Why similar: Sports 39.5%, Management 13.6%, Trading 12.4%, Strategy 11.4%, Simulation 8%
- #17 Tape to Tape
79% matchVery Positive92% of 3,627 reviews2023
Dev: Excellent Rectangle
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Tape to Tape is a roguelite hockey game where every choice matters on your journey to build the best hockey team. Choose your path, hire unique players, discover synergies between them, pick unique abilities, bribe the referees or visit the Blademaster on your way to restore hockey's former glory.
Why similar: Hockey 67.8% ★, Sports 18.4%, Management 8.9%, Choices Matter 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #18 Out of the Park Baseball 27
77% matchVery Positive83% of 373 reviews2026
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
27 years of sports gaming excellence! Out of the Park Baseball 27 is here - officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc. and KBO! You are firmly in charge of your favorite baseball franchise - today or at any point in history! Your team, your way, your rules.
Why similar: Sports 46.4%, Strategy 16.8%, Simulation 15.9%, Management 10%, Trading 5.5%
- #19 Football Manager 26
78% matchMostly Negative34% of 33,950 reviews2025
Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 60.7 hrsMean: 140.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.
Why similar: Sports 50%, Strategy 17.8%, Simulation 15.7%, Management 15.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #20 Floorball League 2010
75% matchVery Positive88% of 84 reviews2025
Dev: Prodigium Game StudiosPub: FIJOY Games
Windows
The first official floorball video game is back! Play real teams, enter tournaments, and relive the fast-paced action of 2010.
Why similar: Hockey 68.6% ★, Sports 21.3%, Strategy 5.6%, Simulation 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #21 Front Office Football Nine
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 167 reviews2023
Dev: Solecismic Software
Windows
Put yourself in the Front Office with Front Office Football, the professional football simulation from Solecismic Software. Manage your roster through trading, free agency and the amateur draft. Create game plans, organize depth charts and watch your franchise thrive for decades.
Why similar: Sports 54.4%, Simulation 16.9%, Strategy 12.2%, Text-Based 7.2%, Choices Matter 6.5%
- #22 Handball Manager 2021
74% matchVery Positive87% of 83 reviews2021
Dev: netmin games
Windows
Finally state of the art handball management. Prove yourself as a manager and trainer in the daily business of professional handball.
Why similar: Sports 50%, Management 19.6%, Simulation 13.5%, Strategy 10.9%, Choices Matter 4.9%
- #23 NBA 2K25
71% matchMixed59% of 42,787 reviews2024
Dev: Visual ConceptsPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 34.4 hrsMean: 100.8 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 52.8%, Management 17.9%, Simulation 14.7%, Trading 14.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #24 Front Office Football Seven
75% matchVery Positive82% of 143 reviews2015
Dev: Solecismic Software
Windows
Put yourself in the Front Office with Front Office Football, the professional football simulation from Solecismic Software. Manage your roster through trading, free agency and the amateur draft. Create game plans, organize depth charts and watch your franchise thrive for decades.
Why similar: Sports 48.4%, Management 19.7%, Strategy 16.4%, Simulation 15.5%
- #25 F1® Manager 2024
70% matchVery Positive83% of 6,760 reviews2024
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 33.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Lead your team to glory in F1® Manager 2024. A new Formula 1® season has arrived, and with it, the most comprehensive F1® management experience to date. Build a legacy with one of 10 official F1® constructors or create your own team for the very first time.
Why similar: Sports 33.8%, Management 19.9%, Strategy 15.8%, Simulation 12.7%, Tactical 11.2%
- #26 Pro Basketball Manager 2023
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Umix Studios
Windows · Mac
Pro Basketball Manager 2023 features more than 160 basketball competitions with the most depth and authenticity ever found in a basketball management game.
Why similar: Sports 48.3%, Strategy 15.1%, Management 14.5%, Simulation 10%, Tactical 5%
- #27 Pro Cycling Manager 2021
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 628 reviews2021
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 23.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Manage one of 80 teams in over 260 races and 700 stages. From strategy to recruitment, it's up to you alone to make the best decisions. Experience more realism and authenticity with the new features added for 2021.
Why similar: Sports 43.4%, Management 22.4%, Simulation 15.5%, Strategy 14.9%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #28 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2021
72% matchMixed59% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2021 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite football team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents right down to creating and calling your own plays to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Sports 52.8%, Strategy 17.6%, Simulation 16.1%, Text-Based 12.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #29 Campus Legends College Basketball
69% matchVery Positive91% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Breakaway Interactive
Windows
Experience the ultimate college basketball management game. Take charge as a coach, recruit top talent, develop your team, and compete for national championships. Manage one of 192 teams (or up to 384 when using custom leagues), making strategic decisions to build your basketball dynasty
Why similar: Sports 52.5%, Management 15.2%, Simulation 12.9%, Text-Based 11.7%, Strategy 6.7%
- #30 Pro Basketball Manager 2024
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 166 reviews2023
Dev: Umix Studios
Windows · Mac
Welcome to Pro Basketball Manager 2024 - the best basketball management experience, offering unparalleled depth and authenticity across 175 elite basketball competitions. Show the world you're the ultimate basketball manager!
Why similar: Sports 56.7%, Management 15.9%, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 11%, 2D 3.1%
- #31 Backyard Hockey '02
68% matchVery Positive80% of 107 reviews2025
Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
Windows
Return to the ice with your favorite Backyard athletes! The original Backyard Hockey 2002 is back and now enhanced to run on Steam. Skate, pass, shoot, and score in this classic game!
Why similar: Hockey 65.6% ★, Sports 28%, Simulation 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #32 Pro Basketball Manager 2026
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 116 reviews2025
Dev: Umix Studios
Windows · Mac
Lead your club to greatness in Pro Basketball Manager 2026! The Basketball Champions League arrives with 53 licensed teams, putting you in charge of every decision as you aim to dominate both domestic and continental basketball.
Why similar: Sports 33.5%, Management 16.3%, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 11%, Text-Based 10.8%
- #33 Football, Tactics & Glory
67% matchVery Positive87% of 4,318 reviews2018
Dev: Creoteam
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 44.9 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: Sports 37.5%, Management 21.2%, Strategy 14.9%, Simulation 12.6%, Tactical 11.8%
- #34 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2020
69% matchMixed68% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2020 puts you in the role of head coach of your favorite college basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from staff hiring, recruiting, scouting and all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to tournament glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Sports 57.3%, Strategy 23.2%, Simulation 19.5%
- #35 War Room Football
64% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2026
Dev: Tanish Jagtap
Windows · Mac
Build a dynasty from the front office. Draft, trade, sign, and develop players across unlimited seasons. Scout prospects, manage the cap, hire coaches, then watch the league evolve around you.
Why similar: Sports 52.1%, Simulation 15.3%, Management 15.1%, Tactical 6.1%, Strategy 5.6%
- #36 Teamfight Manager
66% matchVery Positive87% of 5,881 reviews2021
Dev: Team Samoyed
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Teamfight Manager is a simulation game where you are the coach of an e-sports team. You must manage players to set them up for matches. Make the best of pick & ban by evaluating the characteristics of the champions/players! A smart strategy can make up for a lack of individual player skills.
Why similar: Management 38%, Simulation 25.1%, Sports 21%, Strategy 8.3%, Choices Matter 4.6%
- #37 Teamfight Manager 2
64% matchMixed60% of 2,080 reviews2026
Dev: Team Samoyed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Teamfight Manager is back with more detailed tactics, management, and a new MOBA-style gameplay. Take charge of a virtual e-sports team, build the ultimate roster, and become the greatest manager!
Why similar: Sports 38.7%, Management 30.1%, Simulation 24.3%, Choices Matter 3.4%, 2D 2%