- #1 Rugby Union Team Manager 3
97% matchMixed69% of 61 reviews2020
Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows · Mac
The third instalment of “The Number 1 Rugby Union Management Game”. Rugby Union Team Manager 3 gives you full control of managing your own Rugby Union team. Training schedules, coaches, physios, scouting, finances, sponsors, facilities and more. MUCH MORE!
Why similar: Rugby 63.1% ★, Sports 21.1%, Management 6%, Simulation 4.2%, Tactical 3.2%
- #2 Rugby Career Manager
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RealmBuild Interactive
Windows
Manage a rugby career from school competitions to the professional game in a living simulation world. Scout and develop players over multiple seasons, manage squads and tactics, and watch careers unfold as players grow, peak, and retire within a global rugby ecosystem.
Why similar: Rugby 63.7% ★, Sports 27.4%, Management 6.9%, Simulation 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #3 Rugby League Team Manager 2018
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 49 reviews2017
Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows · Mac
“The Number 1 Rugby League Management Game”. Immerse yourself fully into the thrilling and dynamic world of Rugby League management. Officially licensed by the world's biggest leagues and competitions. Have you got what it takes to steer your club to glory?
Why similar: Rugby 67.7% ★, Sports 21.6%, Simulation 5.3%, Management 3.9%, Strategy 1%
- #4 Rugby League 26
94% matchMostly Negative35% of 468 reviews2025
Dev: Big Ant StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
GET READY FOR GREATNESS Step onto the pitch in the most authentic Rugby League experience ever! Whether you're chasing club glory, building a custom ‘Pro Team’, or rising through the ranks with a self-made superstar, Rugby League 26 puts YOU at the heart of the action.
Why similar: Rugby 58.2% ★, Sports 33.8%, Simulation 6%, 3D 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #5 RUGBY 20
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 217 reviews2020
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Rugby 20 gives you the complete rugby experience! With overhauled tactics management, optimised graphics and more realistic player behaviour, the game is a true reflection of modern rugby.
Why similar: Sports 42.5%, Rugby 39.9% ★, Simulation 10.8%, Management 4.5%, Real Time Tactics 2.2%
- #6 Rugby Union Team Manager 2017
94% matchMixed54% of 102 reviews2016
Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows · Mac
“The Number 1 Rugby Union Management Game”. Immerse yourself fully into the thrilling and dynamic world of Rugby Union management. Featuring players from the best leagues, and competitions from around the World. Have you got what it takes to steer your club to glory?
Why similar: Rugby 70% ★, Sports 12.8%, Management 6.2%, Strategy 3.6%, Tactical 3.5%
- #7 Blackout Rugby - World Cup Edition
91% matchMixed66% of 128 reviews2022
Dev: Blackout Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blackout Rugby is a modern, multiplayer, social, world-class Rugby Manager Game! Take control of a novice club and sidestep and fend your way to glory. Take on people all around the world as you strategise, conquer the league, battle your way up the ladder, and build up your club infrastructure.
Why similar: Rugby 61.5% ★, Sports 20.1%, Management 9.7%, Simulation 5.1%, Strategy 3.4%
- #8 Rugby League Team Manager 2015
93% matchMixed70% of 53 reviews2015
Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows
Rugby League Team Manager 2015 puts you, the player, in the heart of the action, of managing your own Rugby League club. The season is long, and the challenges aplenty, as you navigate your way through domestic campaigns and international competitions, within officially licensed leagues.
Why similar: Rugby 69.4% ★, Sports 11.8%, Management 7.2%, Tactical 4.1%, Strategy 4%
- #9 Rugby Union Team Manager 2015
92% matchMixed57% of 81 reviews2014
Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows
Rugby Union Team Manager 2015 immerses you in the world of Rugby management. Battle your way through season after season; securing success both on and off the field. Pleasing the fans, and the star players whilst maintaining the backing of the boardroom. You are in complete control!
Why similar: Rugby 70.8% ★, Sports 11.3%, Management 7%, Tactical 3.8%, Strategy 3.8%
- #10 Ridiculous Rugby
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stinger Games
Windows · Mac
Ridiculous physics based ragdoll rugby action. Run, jump, kick, tackle your way to victory as you lead your squad towards the Ridiculous Rugby Cup.
Why similar: Rugby 70.3% ★, Sports 29.7%
- #11 Rugby 25
86% matchMostly Negative37% of 543 reviews2025
Dev: Big Ant StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Experience the Rugby 25 rush! From local club clashes to the grandest international championships, lifelike gameplay, strategic depth, and heart-stopping action ensure every match is a battle and every victory earned on the path to immortality.
Why similar: Rugby 67.9% ★, Sports 28%, Simulation 2.2%, 3D 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #12 RUGBY 18
90% matchMixed51% of 123 reviews2017
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Live the intensity of the greatest matches. Play as the most prestigious teams and championships: Aviva Premiership Rugby, PRO14, National Teams... Master all the game phases, face other players online and build up your dream team in My Squad mode.
Why similar: Rugby 72.3% ★, Sports 27.7%
- #13 National Rugby Manager
89% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Biological Systems ModelingPub: Alternative Software
Windows
With the best match engine ever seen in a rugby manager, combined with the best rugby teams and players in the French Leagues at your fingertips, National Rugby Manager gives you the chance to lead your team to glory and conquer French rugby.
Why similar: Rugby 73.1% ★, Sports 18.1%, Simulation 5.4%, Strategy 3.4%
- #14 Rugby Champions
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 92 reviews2019
Dev: Biological Systems ModelingPub: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows
Rugby Champions brings the thrill and physicality of rugby right to your fingertips. Fight for every meter of ground in the most intense rugby game ever. Guide your team to glory and create history to become the Rugby Champions.
Why similar: Rugby 65.5% ★, Sports 29%, Strategy 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #15 MINI Rugby: World Tour
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Chunky GamesPub: Self-Published
Windows · Mac
Arcade style Rugby. Play as the top male and female teams in dynamic seasons complete with drills, friendlies and monthly tournaments. Manage fatigue and increasingly difficult opponents to climb the rankings and reach the coveted world number 1 position!
Why similar: Rugby 69.6% ★, Sports 28.5%, 3D 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #16 Rugby Sevens 23
85% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Lombard Games
Windows
Get ready to experience the intensity and excitement of rugby 7s like never before with our new game! In this retro-inspired 2D action game, you'll take on the role of a rugby player and lead your team to victory in a full career mode, complete with team building, trading of players, and more.
Why similar: Rugby 63.9% ★, Sports 35.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #17 Rugby Union Team Manager 4
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows · Mac
The fourth instalment of “The Number 1 Rugby Union Management Game”. Rugby Union Team Manager 4 gives you full control of managing your own Rugby Union team. Training schedules, coaches, physios, scouting, finances, sponsors, facilities and more. MUCH MORE!
Why similar: Rugby 49.9% ★, Sports 19.7%, Management 9.3%, Real Time Tactics 6.6%, Simulation 5.2%
- #18 Rugby League Riot
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Morkz DeLoreanPub: J Simeti
Windows
Rugby League Riot is here! A keyboard operated Rugby League game. (Not a Rugby Union game) Choose from 17 teams, play a singles match or compete in a finals series. Unique gameplay. Many pass and kick options, simple defense. Fatigue system, commentary.
Why similar: Rugby 63.9% ★, Sports 35.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #19 Rugby 22
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 491 reviews2022
Dev: Eko SoftwarePub: Nacon
Windows
Crouch, bind, set! Discover the true rugby experience. Play with best clubs and top nations, enjoy dynamic gameplay that stays faithful to the sport, and experience the intensity of big matches.
Why similar: Rugby 45.3% ★, Sports 34.2%, Management 10.6%, Simulation 8.4%, 3D 0.8%
- #20 Director of Management: Football Club
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rusthorn
Windows · Mac · Linux
The deepest football management sim ever built. 577 territories. 15,000+ competitions. 20,000+ clubs. 500,000+ players and staff. Men's and women's football simulated equally. No microtransactions. Steam Deck ready.
Why similar: Sports 57.8%, Simulation 17.3%, Management 13.7%, Strategy 10.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #21 M.U.D.S.: Mean Ugly Dirty Sport
82% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: Golden GoblinsPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Jump into gridiron mayhem with M.U.D.S. (Mean Ugly Dirty Sport)! This top-down action sports game combines rugby, RPG character development, management simulation and strategy into an original title you’ll have trouble putting down. And remember – the only way to win is to PLAY DIRTY!
Why similar: Rugby 55.8% ★, Sports 25.3%, Management 6.3%, Tactical 6.1%, Simulation 3.8%
- #22 Hockey: Strategy Of Success
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Winter Legend
Windows · Mac
You like hockey, don’t you? Then experience how does it feel to be a hockey team manager.
Why similar: Sports 69.7%, Management 15.8%, Simulation 8.2%, Strategy 5.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #23 Suburban Footy League
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Classyk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a town like yours the ultimate football adventure is about to begin.
Why similar: Sports 69.8%, Management 18.6%, Tactical 10.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #24 World Basketball Manager 2
81% matchMixed55% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows · Mac
Start an international career as a basketball manager in the ultimate old school sport management game! WBM2 is not just the latest addition to the successful series of basketball management games, but a completely new game, based on a super fast engine and a friendly and simple interface!
Why similar: Sports 59.5%, Management 16.4%, Simulation 14.2%, Strategy 9.9%
- #25 Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge 4
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Glinda GamesPub: Tru Blu Games
Windows
THE DEFINITIVE RUGBY EXPERIENCE! Arguably the best rugby computer game, now re-released as a tribute to the great legend of Jonah Lomu.
Why similar: Sports 42.3%, Rugby 19.3% ★, Management 15%, Simulation 11.1%, Tactical 8.9%
- #26 Rugby League Team Manager 3
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 77 reviews2020
Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows · Mac
The third instalment of “The Number 1 Rugby League Management Game”. The biggest leagues and competitions. Take full control of managing your own Rugby League club. Training schedules, coaches, physios, scouting, finances, sponsors and more. MUCH MORE!
Why similar: Rugby 36.1% ★, Sports 27.5%, Management 14.3%, Tactical 7.6%, Simulation 7.2%
- #27 World Boxing Manager
81% matchMixed59% of 136 reviews2016
Dev: Aggroblakh
Windows · Mac · Linux
World Boxing Manager is a game in which you develop and manage the careers of young, hungry boxers desperate for glory. You scout and recruit fighters from a pool of amateurs who come to train at your gym - it's up to you to decide who to mold into championship material.
Why similar: Sports 56.2%, Management 18.5%, Simulation 14.6%, Strategy 10.7%
- #28 F11 Football Manager
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Factotum
Windows · Mac
Manage your own club in F11 Football Manager. Sign players, upgrade the stadium, negotiate sponsorships and devise tactics to lead your team to glory. Do you have what it takes to be the best football manager?
Why similar: Sports 56.7%, Simulation 14%, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Management 10%, Strategy 5.9%
- #29 Australian Football Coach 2020
77% matchMixed66% of 35 reviews2020
Dev: Statto Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Coach your team to the premiership flag! Australian Football Coach is the premier Aussie Rules Football management game. Manage your players, tactics, and salary cap as you fight for glory!
Why similar: Sports 65.2%, Simulation 16.7%, Strategy 11.5%, Management 6.5%
- #30 Futuball - Future Football Manager Game
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 77 reviews2020
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Clone the best football stars and manage your dream team.
Why similar: Sports 66%, Simulation 18.1%, Strategy 12.5%, Management 3.4%
- #31 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018
78% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite professional basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Sports 57.8%, Simulation 15.6%, Management 15.6%, Strategy 11%
- #32 Cricket Captain 2015
79% matchMixed65% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: Childish ThingsPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Cricket Captain has long been hailed as the best cricket simulation game ever created and the upcoming launch of Cricket Captain 2015 will take the experience to an all-new level.
Why similar: Sports 70.6%, Simulation 17.5%, Management 11.9%
- #33 Gladiator Manager
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2021
Dev: Eternity Games
Windows
Gladiator Manager is a sports management and tactical battle simulation game.
Why similar: Sports 61.6%, Simulation 16.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Management 9.6%
- #34 Executive Hockey
72% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: Rally Call Software
Windows
Rally Call Software presents Executive Hockey, a brand new hockey management sim. Be the GM. Be the coach. Be the champion.
Why similar: Sports 68.5%, Simulation 18.5%, Strategy 13%
- #35 Handball Manager - TEAM
75% matchMixed61% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: UniqueGames
Windows
Your know how and feeling decides about win or loss. Send your team out for trainingscamps or increase the bonus and motivate your guys for unbelieveable performances. Maintain and enlarge your hall, negotiate with ad partners and if everything runs smoothly enjoy your fame.
Why similar: Sports 69.9%, Simulation 18.1%, Strategy 12.1%
- #36 Total Esports Action Manager
74% matchMostly Negative38% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Mighty Games
Windows · Mac
YOU are the manager of a rookie Esports team! Only you can lead them to fame and glory! Recruit star players, balance your budget, train the team to be the best they can be, and become Esports League Champions! Work as a T.E.A.M.!
Why similar: Sports 70.1%, Simulation 17.2%, Strategy 12.7%
- #37 World of Mixed Martial Arts 3
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 156 reviews2015
Dev: Grey Dog SoftwarePub: Viva Media
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Step into the world of MMA in World of Mixed Martial Arts 3. In this simulation title, you control every aspect of the MMA world. Take control of an MMA company and run it the way you want. Decide who to hire, what matches will take place, and who doesn't make the cut!
Why similar: Sports 70.5%, Simulation 17.2%, Management 12.3%
- #38 Pro Rugby Manager 2015
76% matchMostly Negative20% of 168 reviews2014
Dev: CyanidePub: 505 Games
Windows
Take the lead of your favourite rugby union team.Pro Rugby Manager 2015 covers all aspects of the challenges of a real rugby union manager: guarantee sporting success on the field and financial success off it and be the next Champion!
Why similar: Sports 72.7%, Simulation 15.7%, Strategy 11.5%
- #39 Player's Eleven - A Football Manager Game
62% 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: Sports 55.1%, Management 16.7%, Real Time Tactics 12.5%, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 2.9%
- #40 Pro Soccer Manager 27
62% 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: Sports 54.5%, Simulation 16.3%, Management 10.4%, Strategy 9.8%, Tactical 8.4%
- #41 Bowl Bound College Football
73% matchMixed58% of 123 reviews2015
Dev: Grey Dog SoftwarePub: Viva Meda
Windows
One of the best college football simulation engines available, Bowl Bound College Football is the simulation game college football fans have been waiting for!
Why similar: Sports 69.5%, Simulation 17.3%, Strategy 13.2%
- #42 Starters Orders Classic Horse Racing
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 29 reviews2020
Dev: Strategic Designs Ltd.
Windows
Starters Orders Classic is a new horse racing management game that simulates owning, breeding and racing your own string around the globe. Based on the highly acclaimed Starters Orders 7 simulation engine Starters Orders Classic features a retro style 2D race sequence for both flat and jumps racing!
Why similar: Sports 68.5%, Simulation 18.7%, Strategy 12.8%
- #43 The Professor Presents: #GotHandles
70% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: The Secret LocationPub: Mountain Dew
Windows
Have what it takes to go head to head with one of the greatest ball handlers of all time? #GotHandles puts you on the court with streetball legend The Professor to see if you can match him move for move. Interact, dribble, and compete to see how many of The Professor's moves you can complete.
Why similar: Sports 80.2%, Simulation 19.8%
- #44 VR Cricket
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Hunter GamesPub: Hunter Software
Windows
Play cricket in the VR World!Fully immerse yourself in the 3D world of Virtual Cricket!Take your mark, note the location of the fielders, watch as the bowler comes off their long runup. Listen to the crowd as their cheer get louder!You stand alone in the arena, facing your enemy.The bowler bowls the ball...
Why similar: Sports 80.2%, Simulation 19.8%
- #45 Pro Basketball Manager 2023
63% matchMostly Positive73% of 166 reviews2022
Dev: Umix Studios
Windows · Mac
Pro Basketball Manager 2023 features more than 160 basketball competitions with the most depth and authenticity ever found in a basketball management game.
Why similar: Sports 52%, Management 14.8%, Simulation 9.1%, Strategy 7.8%, Real Time Tactics 5.9%
- #46 Cricket Captain 2025
58% matchMostly Positive72% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Childish Things Ltd
Windows
Build your dream team with Cricket Captain 2025. Complete interface overhaul, with easier to use, clean look. New Player Editor for batting, bowling, fielding, aggression and opener type. Match engine update with more accurate 20 Over simulation. Fast-play engine.
Why similar: Sports 61.3%, Management 15.8%, Strategy 10.8%, Tactical 8.8%, 3D 2.7%
- #47 Franchise Hockey Manager 3
70% matchMixed58% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy game you can find! Now officially licensed by the NHL®, so you can take the reins of your favorite franchise, FHM3 includes real 2016-2017 rosters for 22 playable leagues, a new gameplay mode that makes the game much more approachable, and tons of other new...
Why similar: Sports 72.2%, Simulation 16%, Strategy 11.7%
- #48 Director of Football
69% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2018
Dev: Heartline / GreencodePub: UniqueGames GmbH
Windows
Football Director is a tough job. Team motivation, training, squad selection ¬ these are just a few of the things that have a direct effect on the result of the match. But the Director of Football does all this plus: take charge of sponsorship, stadium, balance sheets and making sure the team performs in the league.
Why similar: Sports 80.1%, Simulation 19.9%
- #49 CricVRX - VR Cricket
68% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2019
Dev: Rational VerxPub: Skippy Apps PTY LTD
Windows
Virtual Cricket requires real batting talent to play. Ideal for Home and Arcade use.
Why similar: Sports 79.7%, Simulation 20.3%
- #50 Pro Basketball Manager 2017
70% matchMixed46% of 46 reviews2017
Dev: Umix StudiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Take on the role of coach of your own team with Pro Basketball Manager 2017. Start your career as head of the team of your choice, be they rookies or legends, and lead your players to victory!
Why similar: Sports 80.7%, Simulation 19.3%
- #51 Streetball VR
69% matchMixed60% of 40 reviews2017
Dev: Indiecode Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 24%
The classic streetball arcade sport is back! Experience the pleasure of basketball when you step into the street one on one with the top finest in basketball action and play in different streets with beautiful backgrounds in VR.
Why similar: Sports 80.2%, Simulation 19.8%
- #52 Retro Rugby
57% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Lombard Games
Windows
Step onto the pixelated pitch in Retro Rugby—a fast-paced 2D rugby game with smart AI, physics-based collisions, and smooth controls. Build your dream team in Career Mode, compete in global tournaments, and experience dynamic, strategic gameplay. Relive rugby’s golden era—game on!
Why similar: Sports 52.5%, Rugby 38.5% ★, Management 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%