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Games Like New Star™ Manager

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

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 521 reviews
Released: 2018-09-27
Developer: New Star Games Ltd.
Publisher: Five Aces Publishing Ltd.
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Sports
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 6.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 96.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 86%

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    96% matchMostly Positive70% of 867 reviews2012
    Dev: New Star Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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: Sports 41.7%, Football (Soccer) 38.2%, Simulation 15.2%, Indie 5%

  2. #2 Football Manager 26
    95% matchMostly Negative34% of 33,950 reviews2025
    Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 60.7 hrsMean: 140.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42.5%, Sports 35.3%, Simulation 13.2%, Management 9%

  3. #3 Lords of Football
    89% matchMixed52% of 352 reviews2013
    Dev: Geniaware SrlPub: Fish Eagle
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Lords of Football is a whole new sports lifestyle simulator, played in God Mode.The everyday routine of football is brought to life, simulating footballers' training to improve their skills and all the drama and real-life distractions that unfold during a normal season.

    Why similar: Sports 49%, Football (Soccer) 28.3%, Simulation 15.3%, Indie 4.2%, Management 3.3%

  4. #4 WE ARE FOOTBALL
    87% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,454 reviews2021
    Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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) 51.9%, Sports 32.2%, Simulation 8.2%, Management 7.7%

  5. #5 Player's Eleven
    88% 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) 45.1%, Sports 26.5%, Management 13.1%, Simulation 12.3%, Indie 3%

  6. #6 Soccer Manager 2026
    85% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,672 reviews2024
    Dev: Invincibles Studio Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50.7%, Sports 26.7%, Management 11.8%, Simulation 10.8%

  7. #7 Football Referee Simulator
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 514 reviews2024
    Dev: Vladimir Pliashkun
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Football Referee Simulator—the groundbreaking game that puts you in the referee's shoes! Are you ready to kickstart your career in the lower divisions and ascend to legendary status by overseeing thrilling finals?

    Why similar: Sports 43.5%, Football (Soccer) 42.8%, Simulation 11.8%, Indie 1.9%

  8. #8 Football Academy Manager
    79% matchNo user reviews92% of 233 reviews2026
    Dev: Hubi
    Windows

    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.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45.9%, Sports 29.7%, Management 13.9%, Simulation 7.4%, Indie 3.2%

  9. #9 Football, Tactics & Glory
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 4,318 reviews2018
    Dev: Creoteam
    Windows
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 44.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    XCOM meets Football Manager. Develop your club, earn experience in turn-based matches, learn new skills, achieve new classes, upgrade your facilities, buy and sell footballers, grow your youth academy, make difficult choices. It's a deep strategy game that respects your time.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49%, Sports 27.2%, Management 12.9%, Simulation 10.9%

  10. #10 Football Club Management 2023
    80% matchMixed51% of 162 reviews2022
    Dev: Go Play Games Ltd
    Windows

    Take control of a Real Football Club or create your own club, in Football Club Manager 2023 a fast-paced Football Club Management Game. Download Football Club Manager 2023 now for FREE & start your Football management journey.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 48.9%, Sports 29.5%, Management 10.9%, Simulation 9.1%, Indie 1.6%

  11. #11 WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
    77% matchVery Positive80% of 1,028 reviews2024
    Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 47.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Welcome to WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024! Dive into the world of football like never before. Choose an existing club or start your own. Manage either men or women, lead your club to new heights, and become the next manager legend!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 48.4%, Sports 29.1%, Management 11.6%, Simulation 10.9%

  12. #12 Club Soccer Director 2022
    78% matchMixed67% of 114 reviews2022
    Dev: Go Play Games LtdPub: Go Play Games Ltd
    Windows

    Take control of a Real Football Club or create your own club, in Club Soccer Director 2022 a fast-paced Football Club Management Game. Download Club Soccer Director 2022 now for FREE & start your Football management journey.

    Why similar: Sports 42.1%, Football (Soccer) 32.2%, Simulation 17.1%, Management 6.6%, Indie 1.9%

  13. #13 Motorsport Manager
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 14,139 reviews2016
    Dev: Playsport GamesPub: Miniclip
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Have you got what it takes to become the manager of a high-performance motorsport team? Motorsport Manager is a highly detailed, best-in-class management game for fans of motorsport. You’ll hire the drivers, build the cars and embed yourself in the dynamic world of racing.

    Why similar: Sports 42.8%, Management 34.9%, Simulation 22.4%

  14. #14 Regista: Reign Your Football Club
    74% matchMostly Positive74% of 84 reviews2025
    Dev: dicehit
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Reign Your Football Club! Be the owner of your football club, make strategic choices, and climb through the amateur league to the first while making hard decisions to set everything in line for your club.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 46.9%, Sports 27.2%, Management 12.1%, Simulation 10.4%, Indie 2.3%

  15. #15 GOAL! The Club Manager
    77% matchMostly Negative32% of 517 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) 46.3%, Sports 31%, Management 11.9%, Simulation 10.8%

  16. #16 Pocket League Story
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 184 reviews2022
    Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
    Windows

    Train your team to battle to the top in this sensational soccer team simulation!

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 51.1%, Sports 29.3%, Simulation 10.8%, Management 5.2%, Indie 3.6%

  17. #17 Pro 11 - Football Manager Game
    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 361 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 46.2%, Football (Soccer) 34.4%, Simulation 14.3%, Management 5%

  18. #18 Football Life Simulator
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,539 reviews2025
    Dev: Ludu Arts
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Live the life of a professional footballer both on and off the field. Train, play matches, manage your social life, climb the career ladder, and spend your earned money. Decorate your life with luxury while managing your relationships and finances.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 65.3%, Simulation 16.1%, Management 13.2%, Indie 5.4%

  19. #19 SEGA FOOTBALL CLUB CHAMPIONS
    73% matchMostly Negative34% of 694 reviews2026
    Dev: SEGA
    Windows

    Powered by Football Manager ™, featuring more than 5,000 real player data from FIFPRO™. Allowing you to compete in J League, K League, and more! Become the manager of your club and bring your team to global superstars.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 41.7%, Sports 41.4%, Simulation 16.9%

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    72% matchMostly Positive76% of 86 reviews2024
    Dev: UPLAY Online
    Windows

    Join the online Football Revolution and become the best Manager ever. Striker Manager 3 represents the nextgen of Football Manager games. Control all the management tools that Striker Manager 3 puts at your fingertips to take your team to the top.

    Why similar: Sports 48.1%, Football (Soccer) 29.6%, Simulation 15.5%, Management 6.8%

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    70% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2025
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    Windows

    An old-school football manager in the style of the management games of the 90s. Lead your team through the seasons, shaped by dynamic story events. Develop your club and yourself to gain reputation and conquer your league and the world.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 40.5%, Sports 36.2%, Simulation 13.5%, Management 9.7%

  22. #22 Football Pitch Simulator
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 192 reviews2025
    Dev: Incipient Day
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    Build your own football pitch business. Make repairs, expand your facilities, and attract the interest of football fans.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 40.1%, Sports 37.3%, Simulation 20.1%, Indie 2.5%

  23. #23 Pro Gamer Manager
    73% matchMixed49% of 685 reviews2016
    Dev: Raptor Claw GamesPub: 501 Industries
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Compete for stardom in this Esport management tycoon.

    Why similar: Sports 42.6%, Simulation 28.8%, Management 20.8%, Indie 7.9%

  24. #24 Goalkeeper Journey
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 95 reviews2026
    Dev: Christian Schwenger
    Windows

    Step into the gloves of a rising goalkeeper, starting your journey at local clubs and working your way to the world’s biggest football stages.

    Why similar: Sports 43.7%, Football (Soccer) 36.4%, Simulation 17.1%, Indie 2.8%

  25. #25 Teamfight Manager
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 5,881 reviews2021
    Dev: Team Samoyed
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Teamfight Manager is a simulation game where you are the coach of an e-sports team. You must manage players to set them up for matches. Make the best of pick & ban by evaluating the characteristics of the champions/players! A smart strategy can make up for a lack of individual player skills.

    Why similar: Management 37.4%, Simulation 35.2%, Sports 24.7%, Indie 2.6%

  26. #26 Eastside Hockey Manager
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,372 reviews2015
    Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    EHM offers fans the most realistic, in-depth and immersive simulation of hockey management available, giving them the chance to manage either club or country in any of the world’s top hockey-playing nations.

    Why similar: Sports 60.9%, Simulation 22.5%, Management 16.5%

  27. #27 Club Soccer Director 2021
    71% matchMixed61% of 155 reviews2020
    Dev: Go Play Games Ltd
    Windows

    Take control of a Real Football Club or create your very own club in Club Soccer Director 2021 a new super realistic football club management game.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 58%, Sports 42%

  28. #28 Bang Average Football – Play, Manage, Create
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 410 reviews2024
    Dev: ruairi dxPub: Secret Mode
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Celebrate the beautiful game in Bang Average Football, a fast-paced, easy-to-learn arcade football game for 1-4 players. Play with friends in co-op and PvP multiplayer, turn an underdog team into champions as player-manager in Story mode, or design your own teams, leagues, and tournaments.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 55.5%, Sports 33.4%, Management 4.5%, Indie 3.8%, RPG 2.8%

  29. #29 Club Manager 2016
    71% matchMixed53% of 101 reviews2015
    Dev: BigBlaze GamesPub: 2tainment GmbH
    Windows

    In Club Manager, you will take on the role of an up-and-coming football manager. Start with a team in the 8th league or take over an existing team from the higher leagues and lead your team towards victory. Club Manager returns to the virtues of classic soccer managers with a focus on the essentials.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45.9%, Sports 31%, Management 11.9%, Simulation 11.2%

  30. #30 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 62.5%, Simulation 24.2%, Football (Soccer) 10.5%, Management 2.8%

  31. #31 CFS (Chinese Football Simulator)
    64% matchMostly Positive71% of 302 reviews2026
    Dev: 悟空实验室Pub: Wise Games
    Windows

    "Chinese Football Simulator" is a management game themed around Chinese football. As both club owner and head coach, you'll develop and manage teams—either existing or custom—immersed in authentic Chinese football culture.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50.3%, Sports 31.9%, Management 11.5%, Simulation 6.4%

  32. #32 Esports Manager 2026
    63% matchMostly Positive76% of 491 reviews2026
    Dev: Neurona GamesPub: indie.io
    Windows

    Build and lead your own professional esports organization. Scout players, manage contracts, develop talent, hire staff, grow your brand, and compete for championship titles in a deep and realistic management simulation.

    Why similar: Management 33%, Sports 32.7%, Simulation 28.7%, Indie 5.6%

  33. #33 Football School
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 91 reviews2020
    Dev: Raptor Claw Games
    Windows

    Football School - Take control of a sports club in a small town. Train your team, compete and climb the world ranking. Management game made by the developers of Boxing School.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 38.6%, Sports 21.3%, Simulation 20.8%, Management 9.8%, Indie 7.8%

  34. #34 NUTMEG! A Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager
    62% matchVery Positive91% of 377 reviews2026
    Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: Secret Mode
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    NUTMEG! is a nostalgic football manager game with a deckbuilding twist, set in the '80s and '90s. Relive the days when the tackles were as hard as the mullets were long and football was about football.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49.5%, Sports 28.1%, Simulation 12.6%, Management 9.8%

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