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Games Like Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018

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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.

Reviews: Mixed — 64% — of 25 reviews
Released: 2018-04-06
Developer: Forever Young Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50.6%, Sports 20.6%, Management 12.8%, Strategy 5.9%, Tactical 4.8%

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    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50.2%, Sports 25.6%, Management 10.4%, Strategy 7.8%, Simulation 5.5%

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    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) 55.8%, Sports 20.1%, Management 16%, Simulation 5.3%, Indie 2.1%

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  33. #33 Pocket League Story
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    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 130 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!

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  35. #35 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2019
    68% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2019
    Dev: Forever Young Games
    Windows

    In Global Soccer: A Management Game 2019 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) 46.8%, Sports 19.6%, Management 13.3%, Text-Based 6.9%, Strategy 5.5%

  36. #36 Proper Football Boss
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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  37. #37 Premier Manager 10
    67% matchMixed59% of 29 reviews2020
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    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.

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    Windows

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  39. #39 Penalty Shooters 2
    65% 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) 68.5%, Sports 30.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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  41. #41 Lords of Football
    68% matchMixed52% of 352 reviews2013
    Dev: Geniaware SrlPub: Fish Eagle
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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