- #1 OPEN GUARD
96% match4 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Goyski
Windows
The first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym management simulation. Build an academy, sign fighters, develop them through the belt ranks, and compete from local opens to world championships. Every save tells a different story.
Why similar: Sports 43.3%, Martial Arts 33.3% ★, Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 5.3%, Indie 2.1%
- #2 Martial Arts Tycoon: Brazil
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Good Dog Studios
Windows
Martial Arts Tycoon: Brazil invites players to inherit a Jiu-jitsu gym in the favelas of Rio De Janeiro. Develop your gym, design your classes, and teach your students. As your business grows, unlock new gym policies, and expand into new gyms throughout the city and build a martial arts empire.
Why similar: Martial Arts 33.2% ★, Sports 27.1%, Simulation 11.3%, Management 10.4%, Strategy 9.9%
- #3 World of Mixed Martial Arts 3
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 158 reviews2015
Dev: Grey Dog SoftwarePub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 26.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Step into the world of MMA in World of Mixed Martial Arts 3. In this simulation title, you control every aspect of the MMA world. Take control of an MMA company and run it the way you want. Decide who to hire, what matches will take place, and who doesn't make the cut!
Why similar: Sports 52.7%, Martial Arts 23.4% ★, Simulation 16.1%, Management 7.9%
- #4 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018
96% 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 49.2%, Strategy 17.3%, Simulation 16.5%, Management 10.7%, Indie 6.4%
- #5 Cage Legacy
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Werner Viljoen
Windows · Linux
Build a struggling MMA gym into a title-winning empire. Scout fighters, negotiate contracts, run training camps, survive the drama, balance every dollar, and work the corner live during fully simulated fight nights. A single-player pixel-art management sim.
Why similar: Sports 40.5%, Martial Arts 28.3% ★, Strategy 11.2%, Management 9.4%, Simulation 8%
- #6 Desktop Dynasties: Pro Football
94% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: GoldenCrest Games
Windows
Desktop Dynasties: Pro Football is an 8-on-8 version of American Football where players must play on both offense and defense. Build your franchise over multiple seasons with full career play. Call the plays, pick the players, and guide your team to the championship.
Why similar: Sports 49.7%, Strategy 16.9%, Simulation 16.7%, Casual 10%, Indie 6.8%
- #7 MMA Empire
88% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: Satchmoe Studios
Windows · Mac
Unique MMA Management-Style Game. Compete against rival promotions, expand your roster, and build your Empire!
Why similar: Sports 36.6%, Martial Arts 34% ★, Simulation 16%, Management 11.4%, Indie 2%
- #8 Cage Empire: MMA Manager
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RedBit Labs
Windows
Cage Empire: MMA Manager is a deep MMA promotion sim. Sign and develop fighters, book fight cards, and watch round-by-round bouts unfold with live cornering. Manage contracts, sponsors, and the books as you outgrow rival promotions and build a local show into a global fight empire.
Why similar: Sports 41.4%, Martial Arts 18.7% ★, Simulation 15.3%, Strategy 13.8%, Management 6.3%
- #9 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2017
93% matchMixed54% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: Forever Young Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In Global Soccer: A Management Game 2017 there are no restrictions, the whole world becomes playable! The 210 playable nations and the 4000+ playable clubs guarantees truely infinite hours to play.
Why similar: Sports 51.9%, Strategy 17.5%, Simulation 16.8%, Casual 8.1%, Indie 5.7%
- #10 3 Coins At School
92% matchMixed49% of 167 reviews2016
Dev: 89AM Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
3 Coins at School is a turn-based game similar to soccer but played with coins on a desk.
Why similar: Sports 47.4%, Strategy 16.7%, Simulation 15.9%, Casual 13.2%, Indie 6.8%
- #11 Australian Football Coach 2020
89% 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 53.9%, Strategy 17.6%, Simulation 17.2%, Indie 7%, Management 4.4%
- #12 Beer and Skittls VR
90% matchPositive82% of 33 reviews2018
Dev: Soyhan Yazgan
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 27.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Beer and Skittls is a strategic VR game that will challenge your skill level of throwing.
Why similar: Sports 49.9%, Strategy 17.2%, Simulation 16.8%, Casual 9.4%, Indie 6.7%
- #13 World Boxing Manager
91% 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 50%, Strategy 17.5%, Simulation 16.2%, Management 13.3%, Indie 3%
- #14 TableTop Soccer: Redux
79% matchNo user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Dancing Developers
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cross between Football and Speed Chess, with a few twists thrown in. Compete with players around the world in this strategy and tactics focused take on football. Build, customize and upgrade the ultimate team and climb the leaderboards. Easy to play, hard to master.
Why similar: Sports 49.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Simulation 16.7%, Casual 9.6%, Indie 6.8%
- #15 Chessсakе
87% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Kedexa
Windows
Classic board game in a computer version. A variant of English drafts. The goal of the game is to collect all enemy checkers.
Why similar: Sports 49%, Strategy 17.8%, Simulation 16.5%, Casual 9.8%, Indie 6.9%
- #16 Ultimate Truco
81% 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 52.8%, Strategy 19%, Simulation 17.8%, Casual 10.4%
- #17 Social Club VR : Casino Nights
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2018
Dev: Perilous Orbit
Windows
When you enter Social Club VR : Casino Nights you enter into a high-class Casino, where you can play your favorite casino table games, like Blackjack, Texas Hold'em Poker and Roulette. Play a private game with friends you know, or get to know people from around the world.
Why similar: Sports 50.1%, Strategy 17.4%, Simulation 16.4%, Casual 9.6%, Indie 6.5%
- #18 World Basketball Manager 2
86% 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 54.7%, Strategy 16.9%, Simulation 16.2%, Management 12.2%
- #19 Pixel Puzzles 2: Christmas
83% matchVery Positive88% of 124 reviews2018
Dev: Pixel Puzzles
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Pixel Puzzles 2: Christmas is a traditional style jigsaw puzzle game, in a festive style.
Why similar: Sports 43.9%, Strategy 17.5%, Simulation 17.4%, Casual 12.8%, Indie 8.4%
- #20 Gladiator Manager
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2021
Dev: Eternity Games
Windows
Gladiator Manager is a sports management and tactical battle simulation game.
Why similar: Sports 51%, Strategy 18.2%, Simulation 17.4%, Indie 7%, Management 6.4%
- #21 Football Mogul 2014
85% 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 56%, Simulation 17.3%, Strategy 17.2%, Casual 9.5%
- #22 Football Mogul 15
84% matchMixed67% of 33 reviews2016
Dev: Sports Mogul, Inc.
Windows
Football Mogul 15 is the 12th 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 2015-2016 season. Enjoy controlling your football franchise in any year from 1970 to 2015.
Why similar: Sports 54.1%, Simulation 18.9%, Strategy 18.2%, Casual 8.8%
- #23 Pixel Puzzles 2: Paintings
82% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2019
Dev: Pixel Puzzles
Windows
Pixel Puzzles 2: Paintings is a traditional style jigsaw puzzle game, in a artsy style.
Why similar: Sports 46.6%, Strategy 17.6%, Simulation 16.9%, Casual 11.5%, Indie 7.3%
- #24 Director of Management: Football Club
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Rusthorn
Windows
Run football from the dugout, director's office, boardroom, or federation. Choose from four careers in a living football world. The demo is the full current game with no limits during Early Access. Free to play. Pay to keep.
Why similar: Sports 52.7%, Simulation 19.6%, Strategy 17.5%, Management 10.1%
- #25 Pixel Puzzles 2: Halloween
81% matchMixed68% of 19 reviews2019
Dev: Pixel Puzzles
Windows
Pixel Puzzles 2: Halloween is a traditional style jigsaw puzzle game in a spooky style.
Why similar: Sports 49%, Strategy 16.6%, Simulation 16.5%, Casual 10.8%, Indie 7.1%
- #26 IgKnight Golf Defender
78% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Ignite VR
Windows
Not your typical Golf VR simulator! IgKnight warriors use physics based golf mechanics and magic to launch cannonballs from the top of the castle gates in this tower defense fantasy game.
Why similar: Sports 49.8%, Strategy 17.1%, Simulation 16.4%, Casual 9.9%, Indie 6.8%
- #27 Hockey: Strategy Of Success
69% 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 62.4%, Management 11.4%, Simulation 9.1%, Strategy 8.9%, Indie 8.3%
- #28 BALL GAME
79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Blueshift Media
Windows
Simple to play, difficult to master. Ball Game is an addictive 1 button game that will have you striving to complete each and every level! Dominate the world stage on Steam Leader Boards and compete against friends in local leader boards for bragging rights.
Why similar: Sports 49.6%, Strategy 17.4%, Simulation 16.7%, Casual 9.6%, Indie 6.8%
- #29 Color ball
80% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: CHEN HAO
Windows
You need to find the assimilated ball, choose him and let him assimilate. In a limited number of steps, see how many levels you can stick to. When the ball is selected, you need to find the adjacent one in the big ball below Color and click to make the surrounding balls assimilate with him.
Why similar: Sports 49.1%, Strategy 17.2%, Simulation 16.5%, Casual 10.2%, Indie 6.9%
- #30 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2020
77% 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 55.6%, Strategy 18.9%, Simulation 18.1%, Indie 7.4%
- #31 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2017
78% 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 54.8%, Strategy 19.2%, Simulation 18.4%, Indie 7.5%
- #32 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2020
75% 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 56.4%, Strategy 18.6%, Simulation 17.8%, Indie 7.2%
- #33 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2017
76% 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 55.5%, Strategy 19.5%, Simulation 17.8%, Indie 7.2%
- #34 Media Basket Manager
65% 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 60.7%, Strategy 19.2%, Simulation 17.4%, Indie 2.7%
- #35 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 56.5%, Simulation 18.1%, Strategy 18%, Indie 7.4%
- #36 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 56.6%, Simulation 18.2%, Strategy 18.1%, Indie 7.1%
- #37 Pro Strategy Football 2020
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 34 reviews2019
Dev: Kerry BattsPub: Pro Strategy Games
Windows · Mac
Why similar: Sports 57.1%, Strategy 18.3%, Simulation 17.5%, Indie 7.1%
- #38 Game club "Waka-Waka"
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 98 reviews2019
Dev: FastGame
Windows
Game Club "Waka Waka" [/] - computer club simulator!
Why similar: Sports 53.2%, Strategy 20%, Simulation 19.1%, Indie 7.8%
- #39 Very Real Chess
75% 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 55.3%, Simulation 18.6%, Strategy 18.5%, Indie 7.6%
- #40 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2019
74% 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 56.6%, Simulation 18.2%, Strategy 18.1%, Indie 7.1%
- #41 Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2018
73% 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 56.6%, Simulation 18.2%, Strategy 18.1%, Indie 7.1%
- #42 Bachata Virtual
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dance-VirtualPub: Froliq
Windows
Bachata Virtual teaches you bachata partner dancing with virtual reality. Learn the basics in the comfort and convenience of your own home, and be ready to hit the floor dancing when you try it in the real world.
Why similar: Sports 60%, Simulation 20.2%, Casual 11.7%, Indie 8.2%
- #43 Franchise Hockey Manager 5
72% 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 57.6%, Simulation 17.7%, Strategy 17.7%, Indie 7%
- #44 Club Soccer Director PRO 2020
71% 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 58.3%, Strategy 17.6%, Simulation 17.4%, Indie 6.6%
- #45 Executive Hockey
68% 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 59.3%, Strategy 20.8%, Simulation 19.9%
- #46 Futuball - Future Football Manager Game
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Clone the best football stars and manage your dream team.
Why similar: Sports 57.7%, Strategy 20.3%, Simulation 19.6%, Management 2.4%
- #47 Axis Football 2019
69% matchMixed69% of 117 reviews2019
Dev: Axis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Axis Football is an American football simulation featuring immersive gameplay, a deep franchise mode, and extensive customization.
Why similar: Sports 50.8%, Simulation 17.1%, Strategy 12%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Indie 6.6%
- #48 Franchise Hockey Manager 4
71% 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 58.9%, Strategy 18.6%, Simulation 16.4%, Indie 6.1%
- #49 Franchise Hockey Manager 3
70% 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 59.5%, Strategy 17.9%, Simulation 16.4%, Indie 6.1%
- #50 Sewing Stuff
58% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Martha B
Windows
Sewing Stuff is a delightful and immersive game that invites you to explore your creativity and precision with every stitch.
Why similar: Sports 54.1%, Simulation 19.2%, Character Customization 11.9%, Casual 11.7%, Indie 3%
- #51 CasinoXR
70% matchMixed67% of 27 reviews2016
Dev: 8-Bit Development
Windows
CrapsVR is now CasinoXR! Experience the most realistic Vegas action of CasinoXR on SteamVR featuring Blackjack, Craps, and Roulette!!! Fast-paced casino action! Voice commands allow you to shout "Hit Me!" to receive a card in Blackjack, or "Hard Ten" to place a bet in Craps! Fast bet menus in Craps speed up the action!
Why similar: Sports 50.7%, Simulation 17%, Strategy 17%, Casual 9%, Indie 6.3%
- #52 Track Star
51% matchPositive85% of 40 reviews2026
Dev: Goose Hollow Games
Windows
Four years of high school track & field is just the start. Earn a college scholarship, compete at the highest level, and define your legacy. Choose your specialty, build your athlete, and beat your rivals on the way to greatness.
Why similar: Sports 53.2%, Simulation 19.6%, Casual 9.8%, Management 9%, Character Customization 8.3%
- #53 Monster MIX
68% matchMixed63% of 19 reviews2018
Dev: URUS GAMES
Windows
Welcome to the world of funny monsters! Evolution simulator in 2D with cute graphics.
Why similar: Sports 48.2%, Strategy 16.9%, Simulation 16.2%, Casual 11.4%, Indie 7.3%
- #54 SurfaceBox
52% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Delyei
Windows
Build massive trick combos while surfing Titan's endless ocean. Dodge creatures, avoid emerging hazards, and compete for the highest score. One mistake and your entire run is lost.
Why similar: Sports 61.3%, Simulation 21.7%, Casual 13.9%, Indie 3.1%
- #55 Elysium: Blood Games
70% matchMixed61% of 212 reviews2016
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.4 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 54.1%, Strategy 13.2%, Simulation 13.1%, Casual 7.6%, Management 6.6%
- #56 Club Chairman
52% match2 user reviews0% of 2 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 47.5%, Simulation 17.5%, Strategy 15.9%, Casual 8.4%, Management 7%