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

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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.

Reviews: Mixed — 55% — of 40 reviews
Released: 2016-09-12
Developer: 1888 Games
Publisher: Plug In Digital
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    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) 42.3%, Sports 27.4%, Simulation 15.1%, Strategy 8.3%, Management 6.9%

  2. #2 Football Manager 26
    96% 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) 47.8%, Sports 25%, Simulation 12.3%, Strategy 8.1%, Management 6.8%

  3. #3 New Star™ Manager
    96% 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) 47.1%, Sports 26.8%, Simulation 15.3%, Management 7.1%, Indie 3.6%

  4. #4 Footy Ball Tournament 2018
    95% 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) 42.5%, Sports 26.9%, Simulation 11.7%, Strategy 8.4%, Management 5.5%

  5. #5 Underdog Futsal
    94% 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) 39.3%, Sports 29.9%, Simulation 13.6%, Strategy 7.3%, Management 6.4%

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    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%, Sports 23.8%, Simulation 9.7%, Strategy 7.7%, Management 5.8%

  7. #7 Ultimate Club Manager 26
    92% 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) 44.9%, Sports 29.8%, Simulation 16.5%, Management 7.3%, Indie 1.5%

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    91% 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 22.1%, Management 9.6%, Simulation 9.2%, Strategy 6.3%

  9. #9 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) 54.6%, Sports 19.4%, Management 8.2%, Strategy 6.6%, Simulation 6.2%

  10. #10 Player's Eleven
    89% 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) 54.6%, Sports 20.2%, Simulation 12.2%, Management 10.7%, Indie 2.3%

  11. #11 The Chairman
    89% 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) 41.7%, Sports 29%, Simulation 13.2%, Strategy 8%, Management 6.9%

  12. #12 Pro 11 - Football Manager Game
    88% 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) 38.5%, Sports 33.7%, Simulation 13.6%, Strategy 10.1%, Management 3.9%

  13. #13 Pro Soccer Manager 27
    87% 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) 40.5%, Sports 28.7%, Simulation 15.9%, Strategy 9.8%, Management 5.2%

  14. #14 New Star™ Soccer 5
    86% matchMostly Positive70% of 855 reviews2012
    Dev: New Star Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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  15. #15 Kevin Toms Football Star Manager
    84% 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) 50.4%, Sports 24.7%, Simulation 11%, Management 7.3%, Retro 3.7%

  16. #16 Lords of Football
    86% 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 36.9%, Football (Soccer) 33.8%, Simulation 15%, Strategy 8.5%, Indie 3.1%

  17. #17 UltFoot: Football Manager
    85% 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) 43.2%, Sports 26.3%, Simulation 14.4%, Strategy 9%, Management 7.2%

  18. #18 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.

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    Dev: Lucky Conker Games
    Windows

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    82% matchMixed67% of 114 reviews2022
    Dev: Go Play Games LtdPub: Go Play Games Ltd
    Windows

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    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) 58.1%, Sports 22.8%, Simulation 7.5%, Management 5.8%, Strategy 5.7%

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    Windows

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    Dev: Syra Games
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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  28. #28 FC Tycoon 2027
    78% 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.

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  29. #29 Non-League Football Manager
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Black Cannon Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    76% 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…

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  31. #31 Balance of Soccer
    76% 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.

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  32. #32 Retro Manager
    73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Mark StablesPub: Metaguard Studios LLC
    Windows · Mac

    A fast-paced retro football management game inspired by the 90s. Build your squad, tweak tactics, and watch matches unfold minute-by-minute.

    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 53.5%, Sports 19.4%, Simulation 13.3%, Management 7.9%, Retro 3%

  33. #33 Football Club Management 2023
    73% 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.

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  34. #34 Legendary Eleven: Epic Football
    74% 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!

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  35. #35 MicroProse™ Soccer
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 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.

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    72% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: Cagatay GuvenPub: Eren Aydin
    Windows

    WFO World Football Online is an online football management game with a non-scripted match engine on a virtual football world continuously developed by AI.

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  37. #37 Backyard Soccer '98
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 211 reviews2024
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    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!

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  38. #38 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) 54.6%, Sports 22.2%, Management 11.2%, Simulation 7.2%, Strategy 2.4%

  39. #39 Penalty Shooters 2
    70% 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.

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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Harmonia Games
    Windows

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  41. #41 WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027
    71% 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!

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    68% matchVery Positive92% of 183 reviews2025
    Dev: Incipient Day
    Windows · Mac

    Build your own football pitch business. Make repairs, expand your facilities, and attract the interest of football fans.

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  43. #43 Football Star Life 23/24
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Seb Quilici
    Windows

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    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 45.2%, Sports 34.9%, Simulation 18.1%, Indie 1.8%

  44. #44 Football Career Mode 26
    68% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: 44games
    Windows

    Football Career Mode 26 is a straightforward football manager game. Choose a club, choose a sponsor and start your football manager career! Lead your club to the top through transfers, scouting, infrastructure updates and much more and win as many titles as possible!

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  45. #45 Football City
    68% 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) 55.1%, Sports 20.8%, Simulation 13.8%, Management 9%, Indie 1.3%

  46. #46 IOSoccer
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,865 reviews2018
    Dev: IOSoccer Team
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 44.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%

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  47. #47 Arcade World Cups
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: NicoSoftArg
    Windows

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    Why similar: Football (Soccer) 64.1%, Sports 30.8%, Retro 3.6%, Indie 1.5%

  48. #48 Football Referee Simulator
    64% matchVery Positive91% of 495 reviews2024
    Dev: Vladimir Pliashkun
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.8 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?

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    66% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2021
    Dev: Phoenixxx Games
    Windows

    Football has united all the countries of the world on the football field, and numerous football tournaments are held every year. This time there is a place for your team in the standings, choose it and play football.

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