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Games Like THE REF - Football Referee Simulator

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

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The football game where you're not the star - you're the law. Officiate full matches: whistle fouls, wave off divers, run VAR, survive the press. In 1-4 player online co-op your friends run the lines - and every blown call has a name on it.

Reviews: 4 user reviews — 100% — of 4 reviews
Released: 2026-08-06
Developer: HustleGrow AB
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Sports, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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