- #1 DOMFC: Run a Complete Football Empire
96% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Rusthorn
Windows
Regions break away. Economies boom and crash. Conspiracies, lawsuits, and personal lives shape the game. Lead as Club Director, Club Owner, Federation Executive, or First Team Manager in a world that moves without you.
Why similar: Sports 60.1%, Strategy 17%, Management 13%, Simulation 6.8%, 2D 2.4%
- #2 World Basketball Manager 2
97% matchMixed55% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows · Mac
Start an international career as a basketball manager in the ultimate old school sport management game! WBM2 is not just the latest addition to the successful series of basketball management games, but a completely new game, based on a super fast engine and a friendly and simple interface!
Why similar: Sports 62.4%, Strategy 16.4%, Management 15.6%, Simulation 5.6%
- #3 Hockey: Strategy Of Success
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Winter Legend
Windows · Mac
You like hockey, don’t you? Then experience how does it feel to be a hockey team manager.
Why similar: Sports 70.8%, Management 14.5%, Strategy 8.6%, Simulation 3.1%, 2D 2.2%
- #4 World Boxing Manager
96% matchMixed59% of 136 reviews2016
Dev: Aggroblakh
Windows · Mac · Linux
World Boxing Manager is a game in which you develop and manage the careers of young, hungry boxers desperate for glory. You scout and recruit fighters from a pool of amateurs who come to train at your gym - it's up to you to decide who to mold into championship material.
Why similar: Sports 59%, Strategy 17.6%, Management 17.6%, Simulation 5.8%
- #5 Gladiator Manager
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 117 reviews2021
Dev: Eternity Games
Windows
Gladiator Manager is a sports management and tactical battle simulation game.
Why similar: Sports 60.9%, Strategy 18.5%, Management 8.6%, Simulation 6.3%, Text-Based 5.8%
- #6 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018
94% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite professional basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Sports 60.8%, Strategy 18.1%, Management 14.8%, Simulation 6.2%
- #7 Media Basket Manager
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FR1D
Windows
Take control of every aspect of your club: transfers, tactics, finances, youth academy, facilities, and sponsors. Experience full seasons with real-time simulated matches, make key decisions, and lead your team to victory in the league and other competitions. Single-player game.
Why similar: Sports 71.2%, Strategy 19.1%, Simulation 6.2%, 2D 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #8 Front Page Sports Football
93% matchVery Negative11% of 66 reviews2014
Dev: Cyanide Studio
Windows
Step into the Manager's Shoes with Front Page Sports Football! Recruit, train, and coach your players to victory. Delve into the opposition's strategy with replays and stats, create a customized gameplan from thousands of plays, and push your players' skills to new limits.
Why similar: Sports 78.5%, Strategy 21.5%
- #9 Australian Football Coach 2020
90% matchMixed66% of 35 reviews2020
Dev: Statto Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Coach your team to the premiership flag! Australian Football Coach is the premier Aussie Rules Football management game. Manage your players, tactics, and salary cap as you fight for glory!
Why similar: Sports 68.2%, Strategy 19%, Simulation 6.6%, Management 6.2%
- #10 Futuball - Future Football Manager Game
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Clone the best football stars and manage your dream team.
Why similar: Sports 69.1%, Strategy 20.6%, Simulation 7.1%, Management 3.2%
- #11 Total Esports Action Manager
88% matchMostly Negative38% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Mighty Games
Windows · Mac
YOU are the manager of a rookie Esports team! Only you can lead them to fame and glory! Recruit star players, balance your budget, train the team to be the best they can be, and become Esports League Champions! Work as a T.E.A.M.!
Why similar: Sports 72.6%, Strategy 20.7%, Simulation 6.7%
- #12 Play Pocket Manager
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Buckminster Interactive
Windows
A pocket-sized six-a-side football management game. Open packs, collect 260 players, pick your best six, and manage chemistry and formation across a full career of league seasons, cup runs and promotions. No adverts, no paid packs, no in-game purchases, and it plays entirely offline.
Why similar: Sports 67.2%, Strategy 16.2%, Management 9.5%, Simulation 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #13 Pro Rugby Manager 2015
89% matchMostly Negative21% of 169 reviews2014
Dev: CyanidePub: 505 Games
Windows
Take the lead of your favourite rugby union team.Pro Rugby Manager 2015 covers all aspects of the challenges of a real rugby union manager: guarantee sporting success on the field and financial success off it and be the next Champion!
Why similar: Sports 75.2%, Strategy 18.7%, Simulation 6.1%
- #14 Bowl Bound College Football
87% matchMixed57% of 124 reviews2015
Dev: Grey Dog SoftwarePub: Viva Meda
Windows
One of the best college football simulation engines available, Bowl Bound College Football is the simulation game college football fans have been waiting for!
Why similar: Sports 71.9%, Strategy 21.4%, Simulation 6.7%
- #15 Elysium: Blood Games
86% matchMixed61% of 212 reviews2016
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Enter a world of blood, influence and secrets in this easy to learn, yet deep strategy sim where you control a group of Gladiators, guiding them through combat and competition. Bribe, gamble and slash your way to an arena championship!
Why similar: Sports 66.7%, Strategy 13.8%, Management 9.1%, Text-Based 5.5%, Simulation 4.9%
- #16 Executive Hockey
84% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Rally Call Software
Windows
Rally Call Software presents Executive Hockey, a brand new hockey management sim. Be the GM. Be the coach. Be the champion.
Why similar: Sports 71.4%, Strategy 21.3%, Simulation 7.3%
- #17 LocoSoccer Classic
85% matchMixed64% of 274 reviews2015
Dev: Startreming GamesPub: TheGamePublisher.com
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
LocoSoccer is a fun, crazy physics-based soccer game where you must do a lot of goals to win cups and accesories for your team. Your objective is easy: win all cups with your goals. How awesome is that?
Why similar: Sports 83.9%, Strategy 14.3%, 2D 1.8%
- #18 Handball Manager - TEAM
84% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2017
Dev: UniqueGames
Windows
Your know how and feeling decides about win or loss. Send your team out for trainingscamps or increase the bonus and motivate your guys for unbelieveable performances. Maintain and enlarge your hall, negotiate with ad partners and if everything runs smoothly enjoy your fame.
Why similar: Sports 73.1%, Strategy 19.8%, Simulation 7.1%
- #19 BFM 26
78% 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: Sports 56.9%, Management 14.6%, Strategy 14%, Text-Based 7.3%, Simulation 5.3%
- #20 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2022
80% matchMixed57% of 28 reviews2021
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2022 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 54.6%, Strategy 15.5%, Management 10.8%, Text-Based 10.2%, Simulation 6%
- #21 Franchise Hockey Manager 4
81% 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 74%, Strategy 19.8%, Simulation 6.2%
- #22 Franchise Hockey Manager 3
81% 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 74.7%, Strategy 19.1%, Simulation 6.3%
- #23 Starters Orders Classic Horse Racing
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: Strategic Designs Ltd.
Windows
Starters Orders Classic is a new horse racing management game that simulates owning, breeding and racing your own string around the globe. Based on the highly acclaimed Starters Orders 7 simulation engine Starters Orders Classic features a retro style 2D race sequence for both flat and jumps racing!
Why similar: Sports 71.7%, Strategy 21%, Simulation 7.4%
- #24 Club Soccer Director PRO 2020
78% matchMostly Negative38% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: Go Play Games Ltd
Windows
Be more than just a football manager in Club Soccer Director PRO 2020. Take on the role of a Director and manage the day-to-day running of an established soccer club or create your very own club. Club Soccer Director PRO 2020 puts you in charge of the whole club, can you handle the pressure?
Why similar: Sports 74.2%, Strategy 19.1%, Simulation 6.7%
- #25 Cricket Captain 2015
79% matchMixed65% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: Childish ThingsPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Cricket Captain has long been hailed as the best cricket simulation game ever created and the upcoming launch of Cricket Captain 2015 will take the experience to an all-new level.
Why similar: Sports 80.2%, Management 12.3%, Simulation 7.5%
- #26 Pro Strategy Football 2020
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 reviews2019
Dev: Kerry BattsPub: Pro Strategy Games
Windows · Mac
Why similar: Sports 73.2%, Strategy 19.9%, Simulation 6.8%
- #27 Club Chairman
67% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Ashina Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
You're not the manager, you're the CHAIRMAN. Hire and fire managers, survive transfer windows, and keep the ultras out of the boardroom. Bankroll Barcalana, dodge bankruptcy, and try not to get voted out. It's football without all that annoying running.
Why similar: Sports 56.4%, Strategy 16%, Text-Based 11.4%, Management 9.4%, Simulation 6.3%
- #28 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2020
76% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2019
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2020 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite professional basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Sports 72.7%, Strategy 20.4%, Simulation 7%
- #29 Franchise Hockey Manager 5
76% 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 73.8%, Strategy 19.3%, Simulation 6.9%
- #30 Heya! Sumo Manager
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Houseman Games
Windows
Heya! Sumo Manager allows you to manage a sumo stable and develop the skills of your rikishi on their road to Yokozuna! Climb from Jonokuchi to Sekitori by organizing the diet, training and tactics of your wrestlers and see them compete in 3D matches.
Why similar: Sports 54.7%, Management 18.7%, Strategy 14.7%, Text-Based 5.9%, Simulation 5.3%
- #31 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2018
75% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2018 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 73%, Strategy 19.9%, Simulation 7.1%
- #32 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2019
75% matchMostly Negative30% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2019 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite professional basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Sports 73%, Strategy 19.9%, Simulation 7.1%
- #33 Digital Diamond Baseball V8
73% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2019
Dev: Curiosity ComputingPub: Cass Consulting Inc
Windows · Mac
Digital Diamond Baseball is a computerized baseball simulator that allows gamers to play individual games, series, or entire seasons, using players from any baseball season in history. Never pay for a new season again!
Why similar: Sports 73.1%, Strategy 19.8%, Simulation 7.1%
- #34 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2019
74% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2018
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2019 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite professional football team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents and calling each play to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Sports 73%, Strategy 19.9%, Simulation 7.1%
- #35 Pure College Football
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Reck-it Warehouse
Windows
Build your college football dynasty and compete for control. Master NIL recruiting, develop your coaching staff, and manage demanding boosters. Play solo or battle in online dynasties with up to 32 real players.
Why similar: Sports 56%, Management 15.4%, Strategy 13.8%, Text-Based 7.8%, Simulation 5%
- #36 Franchise Hockey Manager 6
72% 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: Sports 66.3%, Strategy 18.1%, Management 9.5%, Simulation 6.1%
- #37 Pro Baseball: Franchise Builder
66% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Rainey Studios
Windows
Take control of a professional baseball franchise and build a winner through the draft, trades, free agency, and player development. Customize your league, manage your farm system, track history, and lead your club to a Championship Series.
Why similar: Sports 62%, Strategy 17.5%, Text-Based 12.6%, Simulation 7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #38 Ultimate Truco
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ultimate Interactive
Windows
UltimateTruco is a competitive online game that brings the thrill of classic truco to the digital world. With real-time matches, player rankings, and a modern visual experience, it combines strategy, fun, and table rivalry in one place. Challenge your friends and prove who is the King of Truco!
Why similar: Sports 71%, Strategy 21.7%, Simulation 7.2%
- #39 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2017
74% matchMixed50% of 12 reviews2017
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2017 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 71.7%, Strategy 21.4%, Simulation 7%
- #40 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2020
73% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2019
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2020 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite professional 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 72%, Strategy 20.8%, Simulation 7.1%
- #41 Court Vision
65% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Off Tempo Games
Windows · Mac
Court Vision is a deep basketball GM sim manager. Build a championship dynasty across multiple seasons through scouting, the draft, free agency, trades, and player development, all driven by a simulation engine calibrated against real basketball data.
Why similar: Sports 54.7%, Management 18.5%, Strategy 14.6%, Text-Based 6.8%, Simulation 4.7%
- #42 FC Tycoon 2027
65% 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: Sports 52.2%, Management 16.5%, Strategy 12.3%, Text-Based 10.9%, Simulation 6.1%
- #43 Football Mogul 2014
73% matchMixed66% of 47 reviews2015
Dev: Sports Mogul, Inc.
Windows
Football Mogul 2014 is the 11th version of the addictive football simulation game from the makers of Baseball Mogul.This version includes rosters and player ratings for opening weekend of the 2013-2014 season. Enjoy controlling your football franchise in any year from 1970 to 2013.
Why similar: Sports 73.8%, Strategy 19.3%, Simulation 6.9%
- #44 Classic Card Game Poker Pack
70% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: WebfootPub: Encore Software LLC
Windows
When it's time to get down to business and take your place at the poker table, it's time to play Poker Pack.
Why similar: Sports 76.8%, Strategy 23.2%
- #45 Space Squadron
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: indiegames3000
Windows
Earth's last hope is in your hands, take control of the lone spaceship and protect Earth from alien swarms. Your goal will be quite challenging as you will have to save the Universe from its evil enemies.
Why similar: Sports 70.2%, Strategy 19.9%, Space 10%
- #46 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2017
71% matchMixed41% of 27 reviews2016
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2017 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite professional basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Sports 71.4%, Strategy 21.3%, Simulation 7.3%
- #47 Game club "Waka-Waka"
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 98 reviews2019
Dev: FastGame
Windows
Game Club "Waka Waka" [/] - computer club simulator!
Why similar: Sports 70%, Strategy 22.3%, Simulation 7.6%
- #48 Very Real Chess
71% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Zachary Geier
Windows
Play one of the most popular games of all time in Virtual Reality. Sharpen your skills against powerful AI, throw pieces against your opponent, or just teleport around -- all of this and more in Very Real Chess!
Why similar: Sports 72.2%, Strategy 20.5%, Simulation 7.4%
- #49 Franchise Hockey Manager 8
65% 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 63.2%, Strategy 16.1%, Management 9.4%, Text-Based 7.4%, Simulation 1.8%
- #50 Football Academy Director
57% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Merla Interactive
Windows
Build and lead a football academy from U11 to U19. Scout and recruit young talent, develop your squads, set tactics, compete for promotion and trophies, improve your academy, and follow your graduates throughout their senior careers.
Why similar: Sports 57.6%, Management 14.8%, Strategy 13.4%, Text-Based 8.7%, Simulation 4.8%
- #51 Sim: World Cup Manager
58% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Jfsimgames
Windows
Take charge of your nation from a world of 202 teams and chase international glory. Build your squad, master deep tactics and live sideline shouts, unearth wonderkids in your national youth academy, and battle through the World Cup and Continental Championships in a deep football management sim.
Why similar: Sports 57.9%, Strategy 16.4%, Text-Based 9.4%, Management 9.3%, Simulation 6.5%
- #52 Empire Eleven 2026
57% matchMostly Positive77% of 31 reviews2026
Dev: NextStation Games
Windows · Mac
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: Sports 56%, Strategy 15.7%, Management 13.5%, Text-Based 6.5%, Simulation 6.1%