- #1 Premier Manager 05/06
97% 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) 32.3% ★, Sports 14.8%, Time Management 11.6%, Life Sim 11.5%, Text-Based 7.8%
- #2 Premier Manager 06/07
96% 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) 32.2% ★, Sports 15%, Time Management 11.7%, Life Sim 11.6%, Text-Based 7.9%
- #3 Premier Manager 03/04
96% 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) 32.7% ★, Sports 15%, Time Management 12%, Life Sim 11.6%, Text-Based 8.6%
- #4 Premier Manager 04/05
95% 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…
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 33.1% ★, Sports 15.2%, Time Management 12.3%, Life Sim 11.9%, Text-Based 8.2%
- #5 Premier Manager 02/03
94% 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) 34.6% ★, Sports 15.7%, Time Management 13.3%, Life Sim 12.7%, Retro 5.1%
- #6 Premier Manager 09
94% matchMixed50% of 10 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.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 36.9% ★, Sports 16.9%, Time Management 11.8%, Life Sim 11.4%, Management 5.2%
- #7 Boss Of FCs
93% 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) 39.1% ★, Sports 18.4%, Life Sim 14.7%, Text-Based 10.7%, Management 6.1%
- #8 WE ARE FOOTBALL
92% 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) 49.9% ★, Sports 21.6%, Time Management 15.6%, Simulation 4.5%, Management 4.2%
- #9 Kevin Toms Football Star Manager
91% 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) 46% ★, Sports 25%, Simulation 7.1%, Management 5.7%, Text-Based 5.7%
- #10 Retro Football Boss
91% 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) 53.1% ★, Sports 21.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Retro 5.5%, Strategy 5.3%
- #11 Goalkeeper Journey
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 62 reviews2024
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: Football (Soccer) 32.4% ★, Sports 27%, Life Sim 20.3%, Simulation 8.7%, Arcade 6.8%
- #12 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018
90% 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) 52.3% ★, Sports 20.5%, Text-Based 7.2%, Management 6.6%, Strategy 4.8%
- #13 Player's Eleven - A Football Manager Game
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Green Pitch Gaming
Windows
A football manager like there has never been before. Play Player's Eleven the way you want, as a youth coach, sports director, head coach or club director. Choose your role and lead your club to titles and glory.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 40.4% ★, Sports 31.1%, Text-Based 8.6%, Simulation 8%, Management 6.8%
- #14 Pocket League Story
88% matchVery Positive90% of 181 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Train your team to battle to the top in this sensational soccer team simulation!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 52% ★, Sports 20.7%, Life Sim 11.4%, Simulation 6.2%, Strategy 4.2%
- #15 UltFoot: Football Manager
87% 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) 41% ★, Sports 27.5%, Simulation 9.5%, Text-Based 6.8%, Strategy 6.4%
- #16 Football Manager 26
86% 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) 50% ★, Sports 28.3%, Simulation 8.8%, Strategy 6.1%, Management 5.8%
- #17 BFM 26
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Believr Games Pub: Believr Interactive
Windows
A deep football management simulation where you control tactics, transfers, training, and club development. Build your squad, outsmart rivals, and lead your team to glory.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 35.7% ★, Sports 31.3%, Simulation 9%, Text-Based 8.7%, Management 6.4%
- #18 Penalty Shooters 2
84% 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) 59.6% ★, Sports 30.2%, Arcade 4.5%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #19 Empire Eleven 2026
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NextStation Games
Windows
Build your football empire. Scout talent, manage finances, develop tactics and lead your club from obscurity to glory in a deep football management simulation.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 39.3% ★, Sports 28.5%, Simulation 9.8%, Text-Based 7.4%, Strategy 6.7%
- #20 Football Club Manager 26 LIVE
82% 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) 53.8% ★, Sports 26.6%, Simulation 6.8%, Strategy 5.9%, Management 4.9%
- #21 Matchday Manager
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucky Conker Games
Windows
Pure football management stripped to its essence. Build your squad, develop talent, and dominate the league. No press conferences, no social media just tactical decisions that matter. Inspired by the golden age of text-based management sims.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 44.5% ★, Sports 21.9%, Simulation 11%, Text-Based 10.2%, Management 6.2%
- #22 Player's Eleven
82% 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) 54.8% ★, Sports 22.4%, Management 9%, Simulation 8.5%, 2D 3.7%
- #23 Forever World Cup Simulator
81% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Simcups
Windows · Mac · Linux
Simulate over 40 events, including the World Cup and continental cups. Enjoy high replayability with 220+ national teams evolving dynamically over the years. Use powerful in-game editors to create new teams and edit tournament formats, while tracking detailed statistics for every team and event!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45.5% ★, Sports 22.8%, Text-Based 17%, Simulation 7.8%, Management 6.2%
- #24 Foosball Manager
81% 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) 44.1% ★, Sports 31.5%, Simulation 10.9%, Strategy 6.5%, Management 6.1%
- #25 Football Referee Simulator
78% matchVery Positive91% of 482 reviews2024
Dev: Vladimir Pliashkun
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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: Football (Soccer) 46.1% ★, Sports 31.6%, Text-Based 11.4%, Simulation 7.1%, 2D 2.9%
- #26 Non-League Football Manager
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Black Cannon Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage one of over 1,000 real non-league clubs through the English football pyramid. Day jobs, ground grading, gate receipts, cup runs, and a world where clubs can fold around you. Football management at its most real.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 46.1% ★, Sports 28%, Simulation 10.2%, Text-Based 8.4%, Strategy 6.5%
- #27 Ultimate Club Manager 26
79% 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) 46.4% ★, Sports 34%, Simulation 11.8%, Management 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #28 The Chairman
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mateo Jaramillo
Windows
The Chairman is a football management sim built that lives in the bottom corner of your screen. Matches simulate automatically while you work, study, or do anything else. Check in when you have a moment. Make your decisions. Let the season run. You choose the time lap.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42.6% ★, Sports 32.8%, Simulation 9.3%, Strategy 6.2%, Management 5.9%
- #29 Backyard Soccer '98
76% 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) 54% ★, Sports 30.3%, Arcade 4.8%, Simulation 3.9%, Retro 3.4%
- #30 99Managers Futsal Edition
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Simon Dalvai
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage a futsal team and lead it to success by scouting players and choosing the best tactic and line up for every match. Customize teams and players with the in-game editor. Proudly open source.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 53.6% ★, Sports 20.5%, Simulation 7.7%, Management 7.7%, Strategy 6.2%
- #31 Pro Football Agent
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harmoni Technology
Windows · Mac
Welcome to our thrilling football agent game, where you have the opportunity to build a successful agency and manage the talented players on their journey to stardom. You'll have the power to attract players to your agency, negotiate contracts, and guide them to the top of the football world.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 44.1% ★, Sports 30.1%, Life Sim 13.2%, Management 6.1%, Simulation 6%
- #32 New Star™ Manager
75% 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) 50.5% ★, Sports 31.7%, Simulation 11.4%, Management 6.4%
- #33 Footy Ball Tournament 2018
76% 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) 44.9% ★, Sports 31.4%, Simulation 8.6%, Strategy 6.7%, Management 4.9%
- #34 XP Soccer
73% 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) 53.9% ★, Sports 28.3%, Retro 7.9%, Arcade 5%, 2D 2%
- #35 MicroProse™ Soccer
74% 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) 53.3% ★, Sports 28.6%, Retro 8.5%, Simulation 6.7%, 2D 2.2%
- #36 Pro 11 - Football Manager Game
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 359 reviews2020
Dev: Trophy Games ApS
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Become the best football manager. Join Pro 11 and claim the championship!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 40.1% ★, Sports 38.7%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 8%, Management 3.4%
- #37 PIX Football Manager
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PeytonParrishGames
Windows
PIX Football Manager is a nostalgic, casual football management simulator focused on scouting. Set your tactics, find hidden gems, and improve your facilities as you build a dynasty. With no visible player stats, you must spot talent yourself. Grab your clipboard, the game starts now.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 46.7% ★, Sports 24.1%, Simulation 7.9%, Retro 5.9%, Management 5.7%
- #38 Pro Soccer Manager 27
73% matchNo user reviews
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) 42.2% ★, Sports 33.1%, Simulation 11.5%, Strategy 7.7%, Management 4.5%
- #39 Football Club Management 2023
72% matchMixed51% of 158 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) 54.3% ★, Sports 22.7%, Life Sim 7.2%, Management 6.8%, Simulation 5.8%
- #40 Underdog Futsal
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Havenarc
Windows
Become the manager of a small neighborhood futsal club, recruit players on a tight budget, and build your tactics. Manage morale through team activities, shift the momentum with substitutions and tactical changes in tense text-based matches, and grow your team step by step.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42.1% ★, Sports 35.3%, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 5.9%, Management 5.8%
- #41 Football Owner 2025
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harmonia Games
Windows
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?
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 39.5% ★, Sports 31.6%, Simulation 7.7%, Text-Based 7.1%, Management 6.5%
- #42 FLS
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: trld
Windows
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) 43.3% ★, Sports 21.8%, Life Sim 18.2%, Time Management 7.6%, Simulation 5.9%
- #43 Football Director
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Syra Games
Windows
A football management game where you're not the coach, you're the club owner. Hire and fire the coaching staff, sign players, negotiate with sponsors, control the finances and build a winning organisation from the boardroom.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 56.2% ★, Sports 22.4%, Simulation 9.3%, Strategy 7.7%, 2D 3%
- #44 Football Academy Manager
67% matchNo user reviews93% of 168 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) 51.7% ★, Sports 23.2%, Management 8.9%, Text-Based 6.7%, Simulation 4.7%
- #45 New Star™ Soccer 5
70% 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) 51% ★, Sports 37.8%, Simulation 11.3%
- #46 Premier Manager 10
70% matchMixed57% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: Zushi GamesPub: Funbox Media Ltd
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.
Why similar: Sports 41.5%, Football (Soccer) 40.1% ★, Simulation 12.3%, Management 6.1%
- #47 Super Kick Off (Game Boy/Game Gear/Master System/Mega Drive/SNES)
69% 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) 50% ★, Sports 33.6%, Retro 12%, 2D 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #48 Legendary Eleven: Epic Football
69% 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) 69.1% ★, Sports 27.9%, Arcade 3%
- #49 Retro Soccer
67% 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) 50.9% ★, Sports 35.1%, Retro 8%, Arcade 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #50 Ultimo Soccer UDC
68% 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) 55.9% ★, Sports 26.1%, Arcade 5.6%, Simulation 4.4%, Retro 4%
- #51 Regista: Reign Your Football Club
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 82 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) 49.5% ★, Sports 19.8%, Management 7.2%, Simulation 6.3%, Life Sim 5.6%
- #52 Master Manager
66% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hasbeen Games
Windows
You are the manager of a football club, determine its future by making the best decisions regarding tactics, training, player contracts, sponsorship deals and infrastructure. Watch your players performing on our amazing 2d match engine.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 40.5% ★, Sports 29.7%, Simulation 10.2%, Text-Based 7.4%, Strategy 5.1%
- #53 Lords of Football
68% matchMixed52% of 352 reviews2013
Dev: Geniaware SrlPub: Fish Eagle
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.6 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 43.5%, Football (Soccer) 36.1% ★, Simulation 11.1%, Strategy 6.9%, Management 2.4%
- #54 Super Soccer Blast: America vs Europe
66% 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) 42.4% ★, Sports 34.6%, Simulation 9.5%, Arcade 5.7%, Retro 3.9%