Games Like Sunday Rivals

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) 51% ★, Sports 14.4%, Character Customization 8.4%, Local Multiplayer 8%, PvP 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar retro-inspired aesthetic combined with deep, customizable football mechanics that feel like a spiritual successor to Sunday Rivals.

Mutants and monsters unleash maniacal carnage on the gridiron in this crazy gore fest of arcade-style football. Packed full of humor, intense online multiplayer action, and strategy.

Why similar: Football (American) 55% ★, Sports 14.7%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, Old School 6.1%, Arcade 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the violent, arcade-style fun of classic football games with a supernatural twist.

Mutant Football League 2 is a hard-hitting, arcade-style football game that combines intense gameplay, wisecracking mutants, weapons, deep strategy, and outrageous humor. Prepare yourself for the most insanely brutal football you’ll ever experience.

Why similar: Football (American) 52.1% ★, Sports 15.1%, Character Customization 8.9%, PvP 6.8%, Arcade 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel refines the arcade-football formula with improved visuals and more chaotic, hard-hitting gameplay.

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) 45.9% ★, Sports 24.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%, Simulation 6.2%, Character Customization 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern attempt at an arcade-sim hybrid that offers extensive customization for football fans.

2MD VR Football Classic is a room-scale two-minute drill VR arcade experience that allows players to become a virtual quarterback! Draw your own plays before taking them on the road to victory. Featuring customization, fast-paced gameplay, an action packed bonus game, and more.

Why similar: Football (American) 46.6% ★, Sports 30.3%, Character Customization 8.3%, Arcade 4.9%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the pure, arcade-style thrill of throwing touchdowns in a fast-paced, immersive environment.

Run up the score in a relaxed slugfest or push the limits of your reflexes in this refined baseball simulator. The third entry in the series features all-new Franchise and Online Leagues modes, major graphical enhancements, and on-field additions including pickoffs and situational player traits.

Why similar: Sports 25.6%, Character Customization 16.9%, PvP 12.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.1%, Arcade 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished, arcade-style sports experience with deep team management and customization options.

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) 53.2% ★, Sports 14.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%, PvP 7%, Simulation 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is highly regarded for its modding capabilities, allowing players to customize the game to their exact preferences.

Super Mega Baseball™ 4 is where the Legends play. The signature combo of arcade-inspired style and immersive gameplay returns with over 200 baseball Legends and a grand slam of presentation upgrades.

Why similar: Sports 49.5%, Simulation 17.2%, PvP 12.9%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Multiplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: While a different sport, it perfectly mirrors the arcade-meets-simulation balance and high-quality customization found in Sunday Rivals.

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

Why similar: Football (American) 44.1% ★, Sports 19.4%, America 13% ★, Simulation 6.9%, Character Customization 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A solid entry in the series that offers a balance of management and on-field action.

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) 59.5% ★, Sports 16.1%, Character Customization 9.2%, PvP 7.2%, Arcade 6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on real-time tactics and the intensity of college-style football in an arcade-adjacent format.

Tape to Tape is a roguelite hockey game where every choice matters on your journey to build the best hockey team. Choose your path, hire unique players, discover synergies between them, pick unique abilities, bribe the referees or visit the Blademaster on your way to restore hockey's former glory.

Why similar: Sports 31.4%, Character Customization 22.4%, PvP 13.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Colorful 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelite hockey game captures the same 'easy to pick up, hard to master' arcade sports energy.

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

Why similar: Football (American) 52.4% ★, Sports 21%, Simulation 8.4%, Character Customization 8.2%, 3D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more simulation-heavy approach while maintaining the core gridiron experience for those who want deeper strategy.

Create and manage your team in a violent, dystopic world of no-rules, fast-paced, arcade-style, ice hockey action. Adjust training regimens, control diets, administer black market pharmaceuticals, and provide healthcare (or not) to a ragtag team of convicts at the mercy of your underhanded tactics.

Why similar: Sports 39.5%, PvP 17.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Old School 14.2%, Retro 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a brutal, fast-paced arcade sports experience that shares the 'hard-hitting' spirit of Sunday Rivals.

Gridiron is a fast-paced fusion of sci-fi and arcade-style football featuring easy to understand controls and a competitive multiplayer driven online experience. Gridiron supports up to 7v7 action in both casual and competitive online matches, offline practice mode and much more!

Why similar: Football (American) 64.3% ★, Sports 17.8%, PvP 8.6%, Multiplayer 4.3%, 3D 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arena-style football game that emphasizes PvP action and arcade mechanics.

Achieve Gridiron Greatness as Doug Flutie and Maximum Football 2020, bring you the ultimate football sandbox.

Why similar: Football (American) 56.3% ★, Sports 24.4%, Local Multiplayer 5.4%, Simulation 5.2%, PvP 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that blends sandbox-style customization with traditional football gameplay.

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

Why similar: Football (American) 52.3% ★, Sports 22.9%, Simulation 8.2%, Character Customization 5.3%, Local Multiplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: An older but functional entry that provides a solid foundation for those looking for gridiron strategy.

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) 60.7% ★, Sports 16.2%, Character Customization 8.1%, Simulation 6.7%, 3D 3%

Why You'll Like It: The latest iteration focusing on modern simulation standards and management depth.

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

Why similar: Football (American) 75.3% ★, Sports 14.1%, Simulation 5.6%, Local Multiplayer 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A legacy title that offers a straightforward football simulation experience.

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

Why similar: Football (American) 53.5% ★, Sports 21.7%, Simulation 7.5%, Local Multiplayer 6.3%, Character Customization 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a consistent football experience with a focus on management and team building.

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) 69.7% ★, Sports 23.7%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry that introduced the series' approach to simulation-style football.

Brutal, crazy, tactical… this is BLOOD BOWL! The iconic death sport returns with the new video game of fantasy football faithfully using the latest board game rules and new content. Create your team, then crush, mulch and cheat your way to the top... leaving your opponents in the graveyard.

Why similar: Sports 43.4%, PvP 30.5%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Action 6.9%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it captures the violent, high-stakes nature of fantasy football with deep customization.

Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with the exhilarating action and over the top shots that made the license famous. Defy The Laws of Football Become Legend

Why similar: Sports 43.6%, Character Customization 23.5%, PvP 9%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Arcade 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top arcade sports game that captures the same 'high-octane' feeling found in Sunday Rivals.

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

Why similar: Football (American) 47.3% ★, Sports 32.9%, Simulation 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: An early entry in the series that established the core mechanics for the franchise.

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 24.9%, Arcade 6.5%, Simulation 3.8%, Retro 2%

Dodgeball Academia is a sports RPG game featuring rookie dodgeball student, Otto. Join Otto and an eclectic cast of characters as they train to dominate on and off the courts of the academia.

Why similar: Sports 53.2%, Arcade 18.6%, PvP 8.9%, Action 8.5%, Colorful 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines arcade sports mechanics with RPG-style character progression and customization.

Rematch is an online multiplayer football game. Control one player and compete with your team in fast-paced 5v5 matches from an immersive third-person perspective. Team up with your friends and join the action.

Why similar: Sports 38.2%, PvP 14.9%, Character Customization 11.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Simulation 9.3%

Blood Bowl 2 smashes Warhammer and American football together, in an explosive cocktail of turn-based strategy, humour and brutality, adapted from Games Workshop’s famous boardgame.

Why similar: Football (American) 40.3% ★, Sports 26.3%, PvP 16.5%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical classic that brings the intensity of football to a fantasy setting with deep team building.

SERIOUS realism with advanced ball physics and freedom of player movement, FUN casual dynamic gameplay, online or in single-player. This is Serious Fun Football. It's play ball time!

Why similar: PvP 25.6%, Local Multiplayer 21.9%, Arcade 18.1%, Multiplayer 14.2%, 3D 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based approach to football that prioritizes fun and arcade-style movement over strict simulation.

Celebrate the beautiful game in Bang Average Football, a fast-paced, easy-to-learn arcade football game for 1-4 players. Play with friends in co-op and PvP multiplayer, turn an underdog team into champions as player-manager in Story mode, or design your own teams, leagues, and tournaments.

Why similar: Sports 30.5%, Local Multiplayer 15.3%, Character Customization 15%, Arcade 11.7%, PvP 10.5%

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) 72.6% ★, Sports 16.8%, Simulation 10.6%

A physics-based football game, where matches are won not by randomness or luck, but pure skill! Easy to learn, yet difficult to master, World of Football lets you bring up to ten players together to test your skills on the pitch! Then go pro and fight for the title of GOAT!

Why similar: Sports 41.5%, PvP 18.9%, Simulation 12.7%, Character Customization 10.2%, Multiplayer 8.8%

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 28.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.6%, Old School 13.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Simulation 10.5%

Fast-paced, arcade-style football fun with a humorous story mode, local & online multiplayer, global leaderboards, custom tournaments, and crazy modifiers like meteor showers and bears on the pitch... Simple controls will keep you focused on excitement! OST by the great Barry Leitch!

Why similar: Sports 28%, Local Multiplayer 21.6%, Arcade 15.8%, Retro 11.2%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Explosive retro arcade action is back! Active Soccer 2023 is an exciting retro arcade football game providing a fast-paced arcade experience, implementing amazing playability and responsive easy-to-learn/hard-to-master controls.

Why similar: Sports 62.5%, Arcade 17.5%, PvP 10.9%, 3D 4.3%, Multiplayer 3.7%

The greatest grappling game returns to take on the world! Customize every aspect of the match, from your wrestler to the ring itself, in your fight for the championship belt.

Why similar: Sports 50.2%, Character Customization 20.7%, Simulation 20.6%, Multiplayer 4.4%, Retro 4.1%

Kick off! Super Soccer Blast is an arcade-style football game. Grind your way up, improving your soccer moves match after match, to crush your opponents and become the best.

Why similar: Sports 32.9%, Local Multiplayer 21.6%, Character Customization 20.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Family Friendly 7.3%

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 61.7%, Simulation 23%, Arcade 9.8%, Indie 5.4%

Football Heroes League is a high-octane multiplayer soccer game where superhuman abilities meet precise controls.

Why similar: Sports 41.6%, PvP 16.2%, Arcade 12.9%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Character Customization 7%

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

Axis Football is an American football simulation featuring immersive gameplay, a deep franchise mode, and extensive customization.

Why similar: Football (American) 38.8% ★, Sports 36.7%, Simulation 14.6%, Local Multiplayer 6%, Indie 3.3%

Mirror Edition? Absolutely! Dive into the action and adrenaline you know and love from the Pro Edition, now face off against players online in both friendly and ranked matches through Mirror Online. Create your team, enhance it with every match, and progress until you reach the Elite league!

Why similar: Sports 28.1%, Character Customization 20.7%, Arcade 12.4%, PvP 11.4%, Simulation 9.7%

2MD VR Football Evolution is a room-scale two-minute drill VR arcade experience where players take on the role of soulless automaton tasked with capturing victory in the final minutes of a game. Draw the plays, call the shots, and throw the ball to take down opponents before the clock runs out. Or Else.

Why similar: Sports 43.3%, Football (American) 26.3% ★, Simulation 17.2%, Action 6.6%, Indie 4.1%

Superball is a multiplayer 3v3 action game. An all-out blast of football in a cyberpunk setting. Choose a hero with unique abilities and conquer the sport of the future. Your accurate passes and strikes, as well as artful defense will lead your team to victory!

Why similar: Sports 31.4%, Character Customization 21.6%, PvP 15.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Multiplayer 7.9%

Volley, Tennis or Soccer - choose your favorite sport, take to the field and prepare to have a blast!!

Why similar: Sports 55.3%, Local Multiplayer 15.7%, Arcade 14.3%, Family Friendly 5.9%, Colorful 3.4%

The lightweight champion of wrestling comes full circle with higher resolution visuals and a smoother frame rate - whilst still retaining the retro style that puts the fun first! Now featuring whole other booking & roaming modes at no extra cost for the biggest Triple Threat in wrestling.

Why similar: Sports 36.9%, Character Customization 24.9%, Simulation 12.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, 3D 6.8%

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: Sports 34.7%, Football (American) 27.5% ★, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Arcade 5.2%, 3D 5.1%

Sick style and high-energy action come together in this arcade-style football experience. Face off against street football legends or friends in a variety of over-the-top game modes and playgrounds, unleashing tricks and crushing Super Powers as you grow your status to become Street King.

Why similar: Sports 42.9%, Simulation 18.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Tiny Football is a throwback to classic top-down football games of the 80’s and 90's. Compete with over 200 national and club teams in a variety of tournaments against your friends or the computer.

Why similar: Sports 38.4%, PvP 15.8%, Character Customization 13.3%, Arcade 9%, Retro 7.8%

Lead your team to a Super Bowl, improve your QB skills by participating in drills, or play catch virtually with your friends in your favorite NFL stadium. As a NFL QB you’ll feel the excitement of what it’s like to compete under the bright lights with thousands of screaming fans.

Why similar: Football (American) 59% ★, Sports 13.3%, Simulation 10.4%, Character Customization 8.9%, 3D 4.7%

Pixel Cup Soccer is a retro-style arcade game. Play friendly matches, tournaments or create your team and lead it to glory in career mode! You can play it alone or with up to 8 friends, locally or through Steam remote, you can choose whether to play competitively, cooperatively, or even both!

Why similar: Sports 26.6%, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Old School 13.2%, PvP 12.4%, Arcade 11.4%

Free-to-play 3D football game with realistic physics, fast-paced multiplayer matches, player customization, and room creation. Play with friends or compete online!

Why similar: Sports 49.7%, PvP 22.7%, 3D 8.6%, Colorful 6.9%, Action 5.8%

Show off your QB skills in the latest NFL-licensed VR experience, NFL PRO ERA II. Suit up in the new multi-player where you and your friend, or a player from around the world, can compete online against each other. This year, it’s all about you. Are you built for it?

Why similar: Football (American) 52.2% ★, Sports 28.4%, Character Customization 7.3%, PvP 5.5%, 3D 3.5%

Super Button Soccer is a fast paced action/strategy game where you compete against human or CPU players in exciting online and offline soccer matches, collect cards and build your ultimate fantasy team!

Why similar: Sports 57.8%, Local Multiplayer 16.6%, Arcade 7.5%, Multiplayer 7.2%, Family Friendly 3.3%