- #1 Premier Manager 03/04
97% 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) 36.5% ★, Sports 17%, Time Management 11.2%, Life Sim 10.9%, Management 8.5%
- #2 Premier Manager 04/05
96% 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) 36.9% ★, Sports 17.3%, Time Management 11.5%, Life Sim 11.2%, Management 8.2%
- #3 Premier Manager 02/03
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 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) 35.1% ★, Sports 16.3%, Time Management 11.3%, Life Sim 10.9%, Resource Management 7.9%
- #4 Premier Manager 05/06
95% 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) 38.4% ★, Sports 17.9%, Life Sim 11.6%, Time Management 11.6%, Management 5.6%
- #5 Premier Manager 06/07
94% 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) 37.9% ★, Sports 17.9%, Life Sim 11.5%, Time Management 11.5%, Management 7.4%
- #6 Premier Manager 08
94% 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) 36.9% ★, Sports 17.1%, Time Management 11.8%, Life Sim 11.3%, Management 5.2%
- #7 Player's Eleven
93% 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) 50.5% ★, Sports 21%, Management 16.3%, Simulation 7.8%, 2D 2.9%
- #8 WE ARE FOOTBALL
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,453 reviews2021
Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 33.5 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) 50.8% ★, Sports 22.4%, Time Management 13.3%, Management 8.4%, Simulation 4.6%
- #9 Pro Football Agent
91% 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) 39.9% ★, Sports 27.8%, Management 10.8%, Life Sim 10.1%, Simulation 5.5%
- #10 Ultimate Club Manager 26
90% 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) 43.5% ★, Sports 32.5%, Management 11.7%, Simulation 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #11 Kevin Toms Football Star Manager
89% matchPositive93% of 30 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) 47.1% ★, Sports 26%, Management 11.3%, Simulation 7.2%, Resource Management 5.6%
- #12 New Star™ Manager
89% matchVery Positive87% of 516 reviews2018
Dev: New Star Games Ltd.Pub: Five Aces Publishing Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 96.7 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.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 47.2% ★, Sports 30.2%, Management 11.8%, Simulation 10.7%
- #13 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 21.1%, Life Sim 9.6%, Simulation 6.3%, Management 5.9%
- #14 99Managers Futsal Edition
87% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Simon Dalvai
Windows · Mac · Linux
A futsal management game with a 2D match engine and integrated editor. Can you find the next wonderkid and become the best manager? Proudly open source.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 51% ★, Sports 24.9%, Management 15.8%, Simulation 6.4%, 2D 1.3%
- #15 Boss Of FCs
86% 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) 43.9% ★, Sports 21.1%, Life Sim 13.9%, Management 13.5%, Simulation 4.2%
- #16 Goalkeeper Journey
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 73 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) 33.4% ★, Sports 28.4%, Life Sim 17.7%, Simulation 9%, Arcade 7.3%
- #17 Football Manager 26
85% matchMostly Negative33% of 32,555 reviews2025
Dev: Sports InteractivePub: SEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 60.7 hrsMean: 131.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49.5% ★, Sports 29.1%, Management 11.6%, Simulation 8.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #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) 59.5% ★, Sports 30.8%, Arcade 4.7%, 2D 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #19 Premier Manager 10
84% matchMixed59% of 29 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 39.7%, Football (Soccer) 37.6% ★, Simulation 11.5%, Management 11.2%
- #20 Foosball Manager
83% 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 32.1%, Management 12%, Simulation 11%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #21 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) 54.2% ★, Sports 27.4%, Management 9.8%, Simulation 6.9%, 2D 1.7%
- #22 Torchance 6
82% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: Big Blaze Games
Windows
In Torchance 6, up to 4 players can take on the task of managing all aspects of a football club. Unlike other football management games, you can easily complete a season in less than 60 minutes if you wish. This makes this game ideal for a quick round or two when you only have a few spare minutes.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 40.8% ★, Sports 18.7%, Time Management 12.2%, Management 11.3%, Resource Management 9.9%
- #23 Retro Football Boss
81% matchMixed55% of 40 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) 56.5% ★, Sports 23.5%, Simulation 10.5%, Management 9.5%
- #24 FC Tycoon 2027
80% 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.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 39.3% ★, Sports 28.3%, Management 13.7%, Simulation 10.1%, Resource Management 6.3%
- #25 Football Club Management 2023
79% 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) 52.4% ★, Sports 22.4%, Management 13%, Life Sim 5.8%, Simulation 5.6%
- #26 Player's Eleven - A Football Manager Game
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Green Pitch Gaming
Windows
No unnecessary complexity, no endless menus: Startelf is a football management game focused on transfers, squad building, and the decisions that truly matter.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42.1% ★, Sports 33%, Management 13.9%, Simulation 8.3%, 2D 1.9%
- #27 Matchday Manager
78% 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) 45.3% ★, Sports 22.8%, Management 12.4%, Simulation 11.2%, Resource Management 7%
- #28 The Chairman
77% 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) 42.7% ★, Sports 33.5%, Management 11.6%, Simulation 9.4%, 2D 2%
- #29 Empire Eleven 2026
76% 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) 40.3% ★, Sports 29.8%, Management 11%, Simulation 10.1%, Resource Management 6.1%
- #30 Backyard Soccer '98
74% matchVery Positive96% of 211 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) 55.3% ★, Sports 31.6%, Arcade 5.1%, Simulation 4%, Comedy 3.3%
- #31 Underdog Futsal
75% 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) 41.9% ★, Sports 35.9%, Management 11.3%, Simulation 10.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #32 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) 45.5% ★, Sports 32.5%, Management 9.7%, Simulation 8.7%, Action 3.7%
- #33 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018
75% 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) 57.6% ★, Sports 23%, Management 14.2%, Simulation 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #34 UltFoot: Football Manager
74% 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) 44.3% ★, Sports 30.3%, Management 12.2%, Simulation 10.3%, 2D 1.8%
- #35 Football Pitch and Arcade Simulator
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aysimus Games
Windows
Manage a football pitch and arcade! Upgrade machines, attract players and build your ultimate fun center.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 37.7% ★, Sports 19.6%, Time Management 18%, Management 10.8%, Resource Management 9%
- #36 Regista: Reign Your Football Club
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 83 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) 47.9% ★, Sports 19.6%, Management 13.8%, Simulation 6.1%, Life Sim 4.6%
- #37 New Star™ Soccer 5
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 855 reviews2012
Dev: New Star Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 13.2 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: Football (Soccer) 50.6% ★, Sports 38.2%, Simulation 11.2%
- #38 Arcade World Cups
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NicoSoftArg
Windows
Pure arcade football, inspired by an unforgettable classic. Fast matches, goals, and nonstop excitment.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 58.5% ★, Sports 31.6%, Arcade 6.2%, 2D 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #39 Legendary Eleven: Epic Football
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 129 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) 68.6% ★, Sports 28.3%, Arcade 3.1%
- #40 Football Life
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dupee Studio
Windows
Beyond tactics and transfers, build and run your club as the manager—facility expansion and upgrades, staff, budgets, board relations, and youth recruitment and academy intake.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 51.1% ★, Sports 16.5%, Management 14.6%, Resource Management 7.5%, Simulation 7.4%
- #41 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) 43.4% ★, Sports 34.7%, Simulation 11.8%, Management 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #42 Football Academy Manager
69% matchNo user reviews92% of 195 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) 51.5% ★, Sports 23.6%, Management 17.4%, Simulation 4.7%, 2D 1.4%
- #43 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) 43.9% ★, Sports 22.6%, Life Sim 15.6%, Time Management 6.5%, Simulation 6%
- #44 BFM 26
70% 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) 39% ★, Sports 34.9%, Management 13.7%, Simulation 9.8%, 2D 1.5%
- #45 Pro 11 - Football Manager Game
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 360 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: Football (Soccer) 41.7% ★, Sports 41%, Simulation 10.3%, Management 7%
- #46 Super Arcade Soccer
69% 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: Sports 42.2%, Football (Soccer) 41.2% ★, Simulation 12.2%, Arcade 4.3%
- #47 WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027
68% 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!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 51.4% ★, Sports 24.5%, Management 13.5%, Simulation 8.4%, 2D 1.5%
- #48 Balance of Soccer
69% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: Stepiral Studio
Windows
This is a 3D soccer simulation game. Including complete 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule. You can freely set the team's formation and tactics, and you can also control the players in real time.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49.8% ★, Sports 35%, Simulation 10.8%, Action 4.4%
- #49 PIX Football Manager
67% 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) 49.4% ★, Sports 26%, Management 11.9%, Simulation 8.4%, Arcade 2.7%
- #50 Football City
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Another Game
Windows
Manage your team in this voxel based football (soccer) management simulator. Make active decisions directly influencing the events in the match. Can you win the league?
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 53.1% ★, Sports 22.5%, Management 14.4%, Simulation 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%