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  1. #1 XP Soccer
    97% 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) 54.9%, Sports 26.5%, Retro 8.7%, Arcade 3.9%, Funny 2.9%

  2. #2 Penalty Shooters 2
    96% 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) 64.3%, Sports 30%, Arcade 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  3. #3 Football Pitch Simulator
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 170 reviews2025
    Dev: Incipient Day
    Windows · Mac

    Build your own football pitch business. Make repairs, expand your facilities, and attract the interest of football fans.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45.9%, Sports 27.3%, First-Person 9.4%, Simulation 6.4%, Casual 5.1%

  4. #4 Retro Soccer
    95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Plastic Cow Games
    Windows

    Retro Soccer is a highly playable well paced arcade action soccer game inspired by classics from the 90s with a visual upgrade. Compete in classic tournaments from the 86 World Cup to Euro 96 with teams having their own skill level based on FIFA world rankings of the time.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50.3%, Sports 31.9%, Retro 8.5%, Arcade 3.9%, 3D 3%

  5. #5 Actua Soccer 2
    94% 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.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 53.8%, Sports 27.2%, Retro 9.6%, Co-op 5.2%, 3D 3.6%

  6. #6 Backyard Soccer '98
    94% 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) 57.2%, Sports 29.5%, Arcade 3.9%, Retro 3.9%, Casual 2.8%

  7. #7 Eye of the Match
    93% 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) 56.3%, Sports 27.2%, Puzzle 9.4%, 3D 4.2%, Casual 1.7%

  8. #8 Legendary Eleven: Epic Football
    92% 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) 71.2%, Sports 26.4%, Arcade 2.4%

  9. #9 Path to the Goal
    91% 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) 60.9%, Sports 23.2%, First-Person 7.8%, 3D 5%, Action 1.9%

  10. #10 MicroProse™ Soccer
    91% 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) 57.5%, Sports 28.4%, Retro 9.9%, Simulation 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

  11. #11 Retro Football Boss
    90% 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) 63.4%, Sports 23.8%, Retro 7.1%, Simulation 5.8%

  12. #12 Super Kick Off (Game Boy/Game Gear/Master System/Mega Drive/SNES)
    89% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Enigma VariationsPub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    Experience the thrill of the beautiful game in this collection of editions of the acclaimed 'Kick Off' series developed for home and handheld consoles in the early 1990s. Includes 40 fully-customizable teams, and a variety of game modes, from friendlies to leagues to international cups.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 52.8%, Sports 32.6%, Retro 13.6%, Singleplayer 1%

  13. #13 Super Liquid Soccer
    89% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2022
    Dev: punyrobot
    Windows · Linux

    Super Liquid Soccer is a fun arcade style 7 aside soccer/real football game coming soon for PC and Mac. A game for those less worried about simulating every blade of grass and more about epic battles amongst friends, last minute winners, cynical fouls, bullet headers and questionable tactics.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 55.4%, Sports 23.1%, Retro 10.1%, Arcade 4.8%, 3D 4.6%

  14. #14 TicTacFootball
    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Alberto Tarantino
    Windows

    Tic Tac Football is an arcade-style football game focused on simple controls and thoughtful play. Choose from over 220 teams in cup and league competitions, or enjoy a local 1-on-1 match against a friend or the AI. Matches are easy to pick up, but reward positioning, timing, and smart decisions.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 52.2%, Sports 29.2%, Retro 6.1%, Arcade 4.5%, 3D 4.4%

  15. #15 8 Ball Goal
    87% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: One Buck
    Windows

    Kick the white ball as best you can and score the goal before time runs out.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 63.5%, Sports 23.4%, First-Person 4.9%, Casual 4.1%, 3D 2.1%

  16. #16 Ultimo Soccer UDC
    86% 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) 60.1%, Sports 25.8%, Arcade 4.7%, Retro 4.6%, Simulation 2.3%

  17. #17 KickOff Evolution
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MetaverseME
    Windows

    Fast-paced 5-a-side multiplayer football for PC & Mobile. Customize your player, form teams, and compete in tournaments with digital collectibles, rewards, and an evolving in-game economy.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 57.4%, Sports 27.2%, Arcade 5.9%, 3D 5.9%, Casual 1.7%

  18. #18 Super Soccer Blast: America vs Europe
    85% matchMostly Positive77% of 47 reviews2021
    Dev: Unfinished Pixel
    Windows

    Prepare for the kick-off with a fast-paced football game, bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with accessible controls and skilled-based gameplay like over-the-top classic soccer games.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 44.7%, Sports 33.6%, Co-op 6.9%, Simulation 4.9%, Arcade 4.6%

  19. #19 New Star™ Soccer 5
    84% 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) 55.9%, Sports 38.1%, Simulation 6%

  20. #20 Balance of Soccer
    84% 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) 53.6%, Sports 33.9%, Simulation 5.7%, Casual 4.3%, Action 2.5%

  21. #21 CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: TAMSOFT CORPORATIONPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
    Windows

    The next episode of Tsubasa’s riveting adventure is here! Enjoy the thrill of spectacular soccer actions with 110 playable characters and new sensational super moves. Challenge a friend in the field or support Tsubasa on his Journey, the ball is yours.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 56%, Sports 34.4%, 3D 6.3%, Action 3.3%

  22. #22 Premier Manager 08
    83% 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) 51%, Sports 21.3%, Retro 9.1%, Co-op 3.7%, Exploration 3.3%

  23. #23 Korner 5
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: IDC GamesPub: WILLIWAW Hub
    Windows

    Korner 5 is a vibrant 5v5 online football game where you control your own player, compete in fast matches and improve your skills. This game combines arcade action, teamwork and progression offering intense and accessible matches.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45.1%, Sports 37%, Co-op 6.8%, Arcade 5.3%, 3D 5%

  24. #24 Kevin Toms Football Star Manager
    79% 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) 57.6%, Sports 28.8%, Retro 7.3%, Simulation 4.4%, Casual 1.2%

  25. #25 Football tournament
    81% 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) 59.6%, Sports 29.4%, Simulation 3.7%, Casual 3.7%, Arcade 2.9%

  26. #26 16-Bit Soccer
    80% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2021
    Dev: Sprakelsoft GmbH
    Windows

    Do you love those soccer games on consoles & home computers from the 90s?

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 57.6%, Sports 26.8%, Retro 10.1%, Arcade 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  27. #27 TriFute - Online Button Soccer
    78% 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) 59.7%, Sports 40.3%

  28. #28 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018
    79% 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) 65.5%, Sports 23.6%, Retro 5.3%, Simulation 2.5%, Casual 2.2%

  29. #29 Ultimate Club Manager 26
    77% 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) 54.7%, Sports 36.8%, Simulation 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  30. #30 IOSoccer
    77% 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) 66%, Sports 34%

  31. #31 Turtle Champs
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 185 reviews2024
    Dev: ThatCarrotFella
    Windows

    Play as a Turtle and duke it out in a game of Football. Use your gun to fly around the field or even shoot the ball.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42%, Sports 30.2%, First-Person 6.4%, Casual 5.5%, Funny 5.1%

  32. #32 Premier Manager 05/06
    76% 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) 54.9%, Sports 23.1%, Retro 8.8%, Co-op 4.1%, Simulation 3.4%

  33. #33 Premier Manager 02/03
    75% 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) 51.4%, Sports 21.5%, Retro 8.2%, 3D 4%, Exploration 3.6%

  34. #34 Football Manager 26
    72% 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) 61.4%, Sports 32%, Simulation 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  35. #35 TOTOBALL
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 68 reviews2017
    Dev: Artur Rezende
    Windows

    TOTOBALL, also known as table football, is a football-inspired game. In it players have to pull, push and spin the soccer players that are stuck in cross bars, a simple game that can give you lots of fun times with your friends

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 53.5%, Sports 19.9%, Retro 9.5%, Co-op 4%, 3D 3.9%

  36. #36 Soccer Rage
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 647 reviews2015
    Dev: Stamina-Games
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%

    Soccer Rage is a sport/action game that features: a hybrid engine of soccer and fighting. This game has a dynamic and fast paced soccer gameplay. There are no red cards, no off-sides, no outside balls, no substitutions, brutal fouls are allowed along with fighting.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 56.2%, Sports 41.2%, Action 2.7%

  37. #37 Finger Football: Goal in One
    73% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2023
    Dev: Headway Games
    Windows

    Score in just one move in this relaxing and minimalist finger football puzzle game.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 60%, Sports 27.4%, Puzzle 8.3%, Casual 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  38. #38 Match Day & International Match Day (C64/CPC/Spectrum)
    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
    Windows

    In this thrilling football game from the mid-1980s, lead your team to victory against computer opponents, or take on your friends in multiplayer modes.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 54.9%, Sports 27.9%, Retro 13.3%, Simulation 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  39. #39 Foosball - Street Edition
    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 181 reviews2014
    Dev: Yuisy
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Foosball - Street Edition is a 5 VS 5 arcade football game, that puts you in the control of 9 teams of foosball players, each one with unique skills and abilities. Enjoy playing football with awesome characters in crazy locations!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 48.4%, Sports 47.4%, Casual 4.2%

  40. #40 New Star™ Manager
    72% 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) 59.3%, Sports 34.2%, Simulation 6.5%

  41. #41 Referee Simulator
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Goat Gamez
    Windows

    A first-person soccer referee simulator will let you see how hard the job of a soccer referee is on the field.

    Why similar: Sports 41.1%, Football (Soccer) 39.1%, First-Person 7.3%, Arcade 5%, 3D 4.6%

  42. #42 Football Club Manager 26 LIVE
    70% 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) 65.9%, Sports 30%, Simulation 4.1%

  43. #43 Foosball Manager
    71% 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) 53.7%, Sports 35.3%, Simulation 6.5%, 3D 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  44. #44 Advanced Kick Challenge
    70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Yuiami Games
    Windows

    Take the Advanced Kick Exam and become a true kick master!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 55.6%, Sports 36.1%, 3D 4.8%, Action 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

  45. #45 WE ARE FOOTBALL
    69% 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) 67.2%, Sports 26.7%, Simulation 2.9%, 3D 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%

  46. #46 Premier Manager 06/07
    70% 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) 54.9%, Sports 23.4%, Retro 8.8%, Co-op 4.9%, Simulation 3.4%

  47. #47 Tacball
    68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Georg Stejskal
    Windows · Linux

    Tacball is a 2D soccer game in which the goal is to decide for each baller move by move in such a way that the opponent is outplayed and a goal is scored. The process is similar to board games such as chess, a checkers or Go, but according to the rules and movement sequences of soccer.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 52.3%, Sports 33.6%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Casual 1.5%

  48. #48 Player's Eleven
    69% 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) 67.5%, Sports 25.3%, Simulation 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

  49. #49 Soccer Penalty Kick
    67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Hard Shark Games
    Windows

    In Soccer Penalty Kick, feel the pressure, the roar of the crowd, and the thrill of the shot! Smash in impossible goals, outsmart the keeper, and rise as your team’s hero. Every kick counts—become a legend on the field!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 56.4%, Sports 26.4%, Simulation 4.6%, First-Person 4.2%, Arcade 3.8%

  50. #50 Football Star Life 23/24
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Seb Quilici
    Windows

    Become a football player and lead the career of your dreams. Be precise, score as many goals as possible, make the right choices during the transfer window, win numerous prestigious trophies, and become a legend!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 48.4%, Sports 38%, Simulation 6.6%, Casual 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

  51. #51 Motion Soccer PRO
    66% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Ivanovich Games
    Windows

    Play, coach or referee the same 11v11 football match in VR. Motion Soccer lets you experience the game as a first-person player, a sideline coach or the referee on the pitch. Includes full seasons and multiplayer matches from 1v1 up to 11v11.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 54.5%, Sports 22%, First-Person 7.3%, Simulation 3.8%, Arcade 3.6%

  52. #52 Super Arcade Soccer
    68% matchMixed56% of 57 reviews2019
    Dev: Ruben Alcañiz
    Windows · Mac

    Classic Football is back with Super Arcade Soccer. Super Arcade Soccer is a fun soccer game with arcade playability; direct, accessible control; and a wide range of actions, such as passing, centering, skill shots…

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 46.6%, Sports 43%, Simulation 6.7%, Arcade 3.6%

  53. #53 Kopanito All-Stars Soccer
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 2,760 reviews2016
    Dev: Merixgames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Fast-paced football game without a referee on the pitch and with crazy super-powers! It may not look serious, but we guarantee, that it is. Kopanito’s match engine is well-balanced and entirely skill-based.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 61.9%, Sports 30.8%, Funny 5.2%, Action 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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