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  1. #1 Pro Strategy Football 2023
    97% matchVery Positive85% of 74 reviews2022
    Dev: Kerry BattsPub: Pro Strategy Games
    Windows · Mac

    NOT THE LATEST VERSION - Be sure to also look for Pro Strategy Football 2024!

    Why similar: Football (American) 34.6%, Moddable 14.7%, Sports 9.2%, eSports 7.7%, Management 6.6%

  2. #2 Pro Strategy Football 2024
    96% matchVery Positive80% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: Kerry BattsPub: Pro Strategy Games
    Windows · Mac

    NOT the latest version, please check out PSF 2026!

    Why similar: Football (American) 32%, Moddable 13.7%, eSports 11.3%, Sports 9.4%, Management 6.2%

  3. #3 Pro Strategy Football 2022
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 87 reviews2021
    Dev: Kerry BattsPub: Pro Strategy Games
    Windows · Mac

    PSF 2023 IS COMING SOON!! WATCH FOR SEPTEMBER 2022!!

    Why similar: Football (American) 29.3%, Moddable 12.5%, eSports 12.2%, Sports 9.7%, Management 6%

  4. #4 Axis Football 2021
    95% matchMixed63% of 139 reviews2021
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.

    Why similar: Football (American) 42.9%, Sports 21.9%, Moddable 15.3%, Simulation 7.1%, Strategy 6.2%

  5. #5 Legend Bowl
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 945 reviews2021
    Dev: Super Pixel Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Legend Bowl is a throwback to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit football games of the past. Take to the gridiron and fight your way to becoming a football legend! Enjoy sim-style gameplay, realistic weather, detailed stats, franchise mode, tournament mode, fully customizable rosters, and much much more!

    Why similar: Football (American) 49.5%, Sports 16.2%, eSports 15.1%, Strategy 4.4%, Simulation 4.3%

  6. #6 Football Coach: College Dynasty
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,422 reviews2025
    Dev: Coach Apps
    Windows · Mac

    A true college football management game. Play as a coach or a school, recruit players, develop your team, and compete for national championships. Build a college football dynasty and become a coaching legend!

    Why similar: Football (American) 47.8%, Sports 25.5%, Simulation 9.4%, Management 9.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 4%

  7. #7 Axis Football 2026
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 96 reviews2025
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football 2026 is a complete American Football Simulation featuring fluid gameplay, endless customization, and the industry's best franchise mode.

    Why similar: Football (American) 47.1%, Moddable 15.5%, Sports 14.7%, Management 8.9%, Simulation 5.5%

  8. #8 Axis Football 2020
    92% matchMixed67% of 178 reviews2020
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football features football gaming's deepest Franchise Mode and massively improved simulation-style gameplay.

    Why similar: Football (American) 45.4%, Sports 21.4%, Moddable 11.3%, Management 7.7%, Simulation 6.7%

  9. #9 Axis Football 2023
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 269 reviews2022
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.

    Why similar: Football (American) 43.1%, Sports 22.1%, Moddable 9.9%, Management 7.4%, Simulation 7.1%

  10. #10 Axis Football 2017
    90% matchMixed64% of 171 reviews2017
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football is an American football simulation featuring massive customization and a complete franchise mode

    Why similar: Football (American) 71.1%, Sports 15.5%, Simulation 5.6%, Management 5%, Strategy 2.8%

  11. #11 Axis Football 2015
    89% matchMixed69% of 381 reviews2015
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Axis Football is a 3D American Football Simulation Game that features a unique aimed passing system. Play in a single match, season mode, or local multiplayer! Offers basic mod support for team rosters.

    Why similar: Football (American) 65.7%, Sports 26%, Management 5.1%, Strategy 3.1%, Singleplayer 0.1%

  12. #12 Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2021
    89% matchMixed59% of 54 reviews2020
    Dev: Wolverine Studios
    Windows

    Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2021 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite 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: Football (American) 61%, Sports 23.7%, Simulation 8%, Strategy 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%

  13. #13 Front Office Football Nine
    86% matchMostly Positive79% of 165 reviews2023
    Dev: Solecismic Software
    Windows

    Put yourself in the Front Office with Front Office Football, the professional football simulation from Solecismic Software. Manage your roster through trading, free agency and the amateur draft. Create game plans, organize depth charts and watch your franchise thrive for decades.

    Why similar: Football (American) 55.2%, Sports 21%, Simulation 7.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 6.2%, Strategy 4.3%

  14. #14 Axis Football 2016
    88% matchMostly Positive75% of 125 reviews2016
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Axis Football is a an American football simulation featuring innovative aimed passing and massive customization.

    Why similar: Football (American) 42.8%, Sports 34.7%, Simulation 10.3%, Management 7.7%, Strategy 4.3%

  15. #15 Axis Football 2024
    86% matchMostly Positive71% of 210 reviews2023
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.

    Why similar: Football (American) 43%, Sports 20%, Moddable 12%, Simulation 7.3%, Management 7.1%

  16. #16 College Bowl
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 264 reviews2024
    Dev: Super Pixel Games
    Windows

    College Bowl is a beautifully pixelated on-field simulation of American Football! Challenge college rivals on your way to winning a National title! Take on various game modes, including a deep Dynasty mode with in-depth recruiting, scouting, stat tracking, ranking, bowl games, yearly goals and more!

    Why similar: Football (American) 48.7%, eSports 19.5%, Sports 15.3%, Moddable 10.3%, Character Customization 2.6%

  17. #17 Handball Manager 2021
    85% matchVery Positive87% of 82 reviews2021
    Dev: netmin games
    Windows

    Finally state of the art handball management. Prove yourself as a manager and trainer in the daily business of professional handball.

    Why similar: Sports 25.9%, Moddable 19.8%, Management 12.6%, Turn-Based Strategy 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%

  18. #18 Axis Football 2019
    84% 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 37.2%, Football (American) 33.7%, Simulation 13.3%, Strategy 9%, Management 6.7%

  19. #19 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26
    80% matchMixed52% of 5,008 reviews2025
    Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 73.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system to convert thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real NFL data into more explosive gameplay.

    Why similar: Football (American) 62.6%, Sports 23.6%, Simulation 9%, Strategy 4.7%

  20. #20 Esports History
    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 383 reviews2024
    Dev: Quantum Gear Studios
    Windows

    Esports History is an RPG sim where you start as a regular guy, and work your way up to the very top of esports. Defeat bosses in tournaments, make a name for yourself within the esports community, and become a real pro!

    Why similar: eSports 27.2%, Sports 18.1%, Management 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 11%, Isometric 7.4%

  21. #21 Front Office Football Seven
    81% matchVery Positive82% of 143 reviews2015
    Dev: Solecismic Software
    Windows

    Put yourself in the Front Office with Front Office Football, the professional football simulation from Solecismic Software. Manage your roster through trading, free agency and the amateur draft. Create game plans, organize depth charts and watch your franchise thrive for decades.

    Why similar: Football (American) 71.1%, Sports 13.3%, Management 6.7%, Simulation 4.8%, Strategy 4.1%

  22. #22 Football, Tactics & Glory
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 4,156 reviews2018
    Dev: Creoteam
    Windows
    Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 45.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Moddable 27.3%, Sports 19.2%, Management 13.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.1%

  23. #23 Football Manager 26
    76% 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: Sports 48.1%, Management 17.8%, Simulation 17%, Strategy 15%, Multiplayer 1.8%

  24. #24 Backyard Football '99
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 155 reviews2025
    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Playground Productions
    Windows

    Backyard Football 1999 is back and now enhanced to run on modern systems. Whether you're picking Jerry Rice or Barry Sanders for your dream team, scoring TDs with Pablo Sanchez, or enjoying the witty banter between Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield, simple controls let anyone pick up and play football!

    Why similar: Football (American) 60.4%, Sports 29%, Simulation 4%, 2D 2.4%, Pixel Graphics 2.3%

  25. #25 FFFL: Brutalball Manager
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 84 reviews2023
    Dev: Stout Kassel Games
    Windows

    FFFL: Brutalball Manager is a Franchise Management Simulation game, based mostly on American Football in a Fantasy setting. Take full control of the entire league. Tons of customization, deep stat tracking and unique rules.

    Why similar: Football (American) 49.4%, Sports 16.6%, Moddable 14.9%, Management 10.3%, Simulation 6.2%

  26. #26 EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 25
    75% matchMixed56% of 5,089 reviews2024
    Dev: TiburonPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 24.2 hrsMean: 70.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Hit like you mean it with FieldSENSE™ powered by BOOM Tech. Experience how the new physics-informed dynamic tackling system unlocks realistic collisions & new gameplay animations on both sides of the ball.

    Why similar: Football (American) 64.5%, Sports 17.4%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 8.2%

  27. #27 Boeckham's Football Manager
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2025
    Dev: Bitbeast Games
    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: Sports 26.3%, Turn-Based Strategy 15.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.8%, Management 10.4%, Simulation 9.2%

  28. #28 Esports History: Prologue
    74% matchPositive88% of 50 reviews2024
    Dev: Quantum Gear Studios
    Windows

    Esports History: Prologue is a free RPG simulator about the era of the birth of eSports. Start from scratch and work your way up to an eSports career. Use your resources and time wisely to develop a unique character and win tournaments.

    Why similar: eSports 25.7%, Sports 20.7%, Management 12.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.9%, Simulation 7.4%

  29. #29 Axis Football 2018
    77% matchMixed65% of 137 reviews2018
    Dev: Axis Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Axis Football is an American football simulation featuring a deep Franchise Mode and full customization.

    Why similar: Sports 54.2%, Simulation 19.4%, Management 16.7%, Strategy 9.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  30. #30 Teamfight Manager
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 5,795 reviews2021
    Dev: Team Samoyed
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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: eSports 33.9%, Management 24.2%, Simulation 14.5%, Sports 11.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.7%

  31. #31 Maximum Football
    72% matchMixed63% of 1,302 reviews2025
    Dev: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Forge your legacy in Maximum Football, where you can play both college and pro football in one shared universe. Recruit the next college superstar and take them into the pros to become a future Hall of Famer. Build your team with unparalleled in-game customization that gives you ultimate control.

    Why similar: Football (American) 54.7%, Sports 33.6%, Simulation 7.7%, Character Customization 2.4%, Multiplayer 1.3%

  32. #32 Sunday Rivals
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 310 reviews2022
    Dev: 26k
    Windows

    Easy to pickup, hard hitting, fully customizable arcade football is back with Sunday Rivals! Battle high-octane offenses and bone crushing tacklers in the harshest weather conditions to bring home championship glory!

    Why similar: Football (American) 65.3%, Sports 17.8%, Simulation 7.3%, Character Customization 3.6%, Family Friendly 2.8%

  33. #33 Football Simulator
    70% matchMostly Positive80% of 904 reviews2022
    Dev: Refactor Games
    Windows

    Step onto the gridiron with Football Simulator and experience the most dynamic and physics-driven football game ever made. Break through tackles, juggle tipped passes, and dive for interceptions to lead your team to victory. Features a fully moddable environment.

    Why similar: Football (American) 53.9%, Moddable 23%, Sports 17%, Simulation 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  34. #34 League Manager 2023
    71% matchMixed42% of 150 reviews2023
    Dev: AG SOFTPub: AG SOFT
    Windows

    Complete your own squad, try to win the league, and experience a thrilling win in the World Championship. The journey to E-Sport League glory awaits.

    Why similar: eSports 27%, Sports 19.5%, Moddable 19.2%, Management 9.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.1%

  35. #35 ESport Manager
    73% matchMixed41% of 179 reviews2018
    Dev: InImagesPub: Manager Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Would you like to try your hand as a manager of this e-sport? eSport Manager is a game based on the idea of e-sports competitions, especially the most popular - FPS AND MOBA.

    Why similar: eSports 35.5%, Sports 22.6%, Management 12.8%, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 8.1%

  36. #36 CFS (Chinese Football Simulator)
    66% matchMostly Positive75% of 221 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: Moddable 42.1%, Sports 31%, Management 16.7%, Simulation 5.9%, Character Customization 4.3%

  37. #37 Football Referee Simulator
    65% 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: Sports 46.1%, eSports 38.3%, Simulation 11.8%, 2D 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  38. #38 Franchise Hockey Manager 12
    66% matchVery Positive81% of 97 reviews2025
    Dev: game54 SoftwarePub: Out of the Park Developments
    Windows · Mac

    Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2025-26 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose from teams around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.

    Why similar: Sports 26.4%, Moddable 16%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.9%, Management 9.5%, Simulation 9.1%

  39. #39 Franchise Hockey Manager 8
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 203 reviews2021
    Dev: Out of the Park Developments
    Windows · Mac

    Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2021-22 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose from teams around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.

    Why similar: Sports 43.8%, Turn-Based Strategy 14.6%, Strategy 13.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.5%, Management 9.4%

  40. #40 Club Manager 2016
    71% matchMixed54% of 99 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: Sports 24.1%, Moddable 16.2%, Management 13.7%, Turn-Based Strategy 12.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.3%

  41. #41 Pocket League Story
    67% 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: Sports 46%, Simulation 15.8%, Strategy 13.5%, Management 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  42. #42 NUTMEG! A Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager
    64% matchVery Positive91% of 141 reviews2026
    Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: Secret Mode
    Windows

    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: Sports 36.9%, Management 19.1%, Simulation 15.6%, Strategy 11.7%, Historical 7.5%

  43. #43 WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
    65% matchVery Positive80% of 1,002 reviews2024
    Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 48.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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: Moddable 32.1%, Sports 25.8%, Management 15.3%, Simulation 9.1%, Strategy 8.1%

  44. #44 Super Arcade Soccer 2021
    68% matchMixed53% of 59 reviews2021
    Dev: Ruben Alcañiz
    Windows · Mac

    SUPER ARCADE SOCCER 2021 combines the best of today’s technology and classic retro games.Use your best skills and tailor your strategy to beat the competition.If you loved games like Sensible Soccer or Kick-Off, this game is a must-have.

    Why similar: Sports 67%, Simulation 22.6%, Family Friendly 6.6%, Multiplayer 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  45. #45 Pro Gamer Manager
    69% 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: eSports 33.3%, Sports 25.8%, Management 18.6%, Simulation 16.3%, Strategy 6%

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