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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Simulation, Sports, Football (Soccer), Management.

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A classic football manager in a modern guise: take charge of a club, fine-tune your tactics and experience every matchday as a compact TV broadcast with a 2D pitch, live ticker and half-time dressing room. Six nations, three leagues per country, one shared European cup.

Reviews: 2 user reviews — 100% — of 2 reviews
Released: 2026-08-14
Developer: Lazybraindev
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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    In this retro football management sim, you’ll watch players from over 350 clubs in fully simulated matches, trust your eye to uncover hidden gems, and outbid rival managers to sign them. Shape your tactics and lead your club season after season to build your dynasty.

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  2. #2 Kevin Toms Football Star Manager
    96% matchPositive92% of 38 reviews2025
    Dev: Kevin TomsPub: Curveball Games
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    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!

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  3. #3 Fifth Tier
    95% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: HS GAMES
    Windows

    You're not just the manager — you own the club. Start in the fifth tier with a broke squad and a crumbling ground: set tactics, sign players, build the stadium, keep the board happy. Then sell up, buy a bigger club, and climb again. Five leagues. One long road to the top.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 48.2%, Sports 21.1%, Management 11.5%, Economy 11.5%, Simulation 7.2%

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    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.

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    92% matchNo user reviews92% of 266 reviews2026
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    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.

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  6. #6 Player's Eleven
    93% matchVery Positive81% of 53 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) 50.7%, Sports 22.9%, Management 15.5%, Simulation 9.7%, 2D 0.7%

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    90% matchVery Positive87% of 525 reviews2018
    Dev: New Star Games Ltd.Pub: Five Aces Publishing Ltd.
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    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 96.0 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.

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    88% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac

    LeManager is a fast football management simulation where you build squads, scout and negotiate transfers, train players, set tactics, handle player egos and incidents, and play endless seasons without losing the speed of classic management games.

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  13. #13 Football Academy Director
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    Windows

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    85% 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!

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    Dev: Mark StablesPub: Metaguard Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac

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    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?

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    Median: 57.8 hrsMean: 153.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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    Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: THQ Nordic
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    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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  32. #32 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2019
    75% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2019
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  36. #36 Premier Manager 06/07
    74% 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) 45.5%, Sports 23.4%, Life Sim 9.2%, Management 8.4%, Simulation 7.3%

  37. #37 Legendary Eleven: Epic Football
    73% matchMostly Positive72% of 131 reviews2019
    Dev: Eclipse GamesPub: Eclipse Gamse
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    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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  38. #38 GOAL! The Club Manager
    73% matchMostly Negative31% of 520 reviews2022
    Dev: 2tainment
    Windows

    You are more than a coach. You are the undisputed club boss. Are you ready to dominate the league with your team in this re-imagining of the classic sports management franchise? Could you be the next manager sensation? Prove it!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 39.7%, Sports 20.4%, Economy 11.4%, Management 10.8%, Simulation 6.6%

  39. #39 Pro Soccer Manager 27
    71% 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) 42%, Sports 35.2%, Simulation 14%, Management 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  40. #40 FC Tycoon 2027
    71% 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.

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  41. #41 Premier Manager 05/06
    71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 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) 46.7%, Sports 23.6%, Life Sim 9.4%, Simulation 7.4%, Management 6.5%

  42. #42 Pro 11 - Football Manager Game
    70% matchMostly Positive76% of 363 reviews2020
    Dev: Trophy Games ApS
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Become the best football manager. Join Pro 11 and claim the championship!

    Why similar: Sports 41.6%, Football (Soccer) 40.3%, Simulation 11.9%, Management 6.2%

  43. #43 Football tournament
    70% 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.

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  44. #44 UltFoot: Football Manager
    70% 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) 43.3%, Sports 32.2%, Simulation 12.4%, Management 11.3%, 2D 0.4%

  45. #45 MicroProse™ Soccer
    69% 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.

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    68% 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) 46.2%, Sports 24.1%, Management 13.5%, Life Sim 9.8%, Simulation 5.5%

  47. #47 Football Agent
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: ATERO GAMES
    Windows

    You're not the manager, you're the agent. Scout hidden gems across 26,000 players, win them over face to face, build their careers, and sell them for millions. A deep football agency career sim where every contract has your name on it.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50.4%, Sports 22%, Economy 10.4%, Management 9.7%, Simulation 7.3%

  48. #48 Premier Manager 09
    69% matchMixed42% of 12 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.

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  49. #49 Footy Ball Tournament 2018
    69% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2018
    Dev: Heroic Games Studio
    Windows

    The auto-run football tournament soccer game. Be the player, be the manager.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45.2%, Sports 35%, Simulation 10.7%, Management 9.1%

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    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 27 reviews2022
    Dev: Gremlin InteractivePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this classic soccer simulation from 1997, experience fast-paced action with a variety of game modes, from friendlies to seasons. Play with one of 11 national teams, Alan Shearer's hand picked All Star team, or your own custom team. Features motion capture from a young Michael Owen.

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  51. #51 Premier Manager 04/05
    68% 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…

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    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Boot Room Games
    Windows

    Remember when football was proper? Let us take you back 40 years — to when naming two subs was still a luxury and the only seven-figure salaries were in Italian lira.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 51%, Sports 16.2%, Management 13.3%, Simulation 7.5%, Economy 4.5%

  53. #53 Premier Manager 03/04
    67% 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) 47.5%, Sports 24%, Management 10.5%, Life Sim 9.4%, Simulation 7.6%

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