- #1 The Chairman
96% 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) 37.8% ★, Sports 29.9%, Simulation 10.5%, Management 9.8%, Economy 7.4%
- #2 Football Manager 26
95% 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: Football (Soccer) 46.5% ★, Sports 27.1%, Simulation 10.4%, Management 10.1%, Strategy 3.2%
- #3 Football Academy Manager
94% matchNo user reviews93% of 168 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) 43.8% ★, Sports 20.3%, Economy 14.6%, Management 14.1%, Simulation 5.1%
- #4 Player's Eleven
94% 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) 50.7% ★, Sports 21.3%, Management 15.6%, Simulation 9.9%, 2D 1.7%
- #5 Foosball Manager
93% matchNo user reviews2026
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) 41.2% ★, Sports 30.2%, Simulation 12.9%, Management 10.6%, Strategy 3.5%
- #6 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) 42.6% ★, Sports 32.1%, Simulation 13.7%, Management 11%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #7 Kevin Toms Football Star Manager
91% matchPositive93% of 29 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) 45.5% ★, Sports 25.4%, Management 10.6%, Simulation 8.9%, Economy 6.9%
- #8 Matchday Manager
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucky Conker Games
Windows
Pure football management stripped to its essence. Build your squad, develop talent, and dominate the league. No press conferences, no social media just tactical decisions that matter. Inspired by the golden age of text-based management sims.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 41.9% ★, Sports 21.2%, Simulation 13%, Management 10.9%, Moddable 9.7% ★
- #9 New Star™ Manager
90% matchVery Positive87% of 514 reviews2018
Dev: New Star Games Ltd.Pub: Five Aces Publishing Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 99.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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) 46.1% ★, Sports 29.8%, Simulation 13.1%, Management 11%
- #10 Football Club Manager 26 LIVE
89% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2025
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) 51.2% ★, Sports 26.1%, Management 8.8%, Simulation 8.2%, Strategy 3.2%
- #11 Retro Football Boss
89% matchMixed56% of 39 reviews2016
Dev: 1888 GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows · Mac
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.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 53.4% ★, Sports 22.4%, Simulation 12.6%, Management 8.6%, Strategy 3.1%
- #12 BFM 26
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Believr Games Pub: Believr Interactive
Windows
A deep football management simulation where you control tactics, transfers, training, and club development. Build your squad, outsmart rivals, and lead your team to glory.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 34.7% ★, Sports 31.3%, Management 11.6%, Simulation 11%, Moddable 6.6% ★
- #13 Football Owner 2025
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harmonia Games
Windows
Take charge of your football club in Football Owner 2025! Build your dream team, manage finances, make key transfers, and lead your club to glory. Can you handle the pressure and become the ultimate football owner?
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 36.1% ★, Sports 29.7%, Management 11.2%, Economy 9.7%, Simulation 8.9%
- #14 Premier Manager 10
86% matchMixed57% of 28 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.
Why similar: Sports 38.9%, Football (Soccer) 36.6% ★, Simulation 14.1%, Management 10.4%
- #15 PIX Football Manager
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PeytonParrishGames
Windows
PIX Football Manager is a nostalgic, casual football management simulator focused on scouting. Set your tactics, find hidden gems, and improve your facilities as you build a dynasty. With no visible player stats, you must spot talent yourself. Grab your clipboard, the game starts now.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 43.5% ★, Sports 23.1%, Management 10%, Economy 9.4%, Simulation 9.3%
- #16 99Managers Futsal Edition
84% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Simon Dalvai
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage a futsal team and lead it to success by scouting players and choosing the best tactic and line up for every match. Customize teams and players with the in-game editor. Proudly open source.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 51.3% ★, Sports 20.1%, Management 13.8%, Simulation 9.4%, Strategy 3.4%
- #17 Pocket League Story
83% 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: Football (Soccer) 52.7% ★, Sports 21.6%, Simulation 8%, Economy 6.4%, Management 5.7%
- #18 UltFoot: Football Manager
84% 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) 41.4% ★, Sports 28.5%, Simulation 12.1%, Management 10.9%, Strategy 3.7%
- #19 Player's Eleven - A Football Manager Game
82% 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: Football (Soccer) 41.3% ★, Sports 32.7%, Management 13%, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 1.2%
- #20 Underdog Futsal
82% 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) 39.8% ★, Sports 34.4%, Simulation 12%, Management 10.3%, Strategy 3.2%
- #21 Pro 11 - Football Manager Game
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 359 reviews2020
Dev: Trophy Games ApS
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Become the best football manager. Join Pro 11 and claim the championship!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 38.3% ★, Sports 38%, Simulation 11.9%, Management 6.2%, Strategy 4.3%
- #22 Pro Soccer Manager 27
81% 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: Football (Soccer) 40.6% ★, Sports 32.7%, Simulation 13.9%, Management 8.2%, Strategy 4.2%
- #23 WE ARE FOOTBALL
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,447 reviews2021
Dev: Winning Streak GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 34.3 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) 55.5% ★, Sports 24.7%, Management 8.8%, Simulation 6.3%, Strategy 2.4%
- #24 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018
79% 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) 55.7% ★, Sports 22.5%, Management 13.1%, Simulation 5.6%, Strategy 2.9%
- #25 Global Soccer: A Management Game 2019
78% matchMostly Negative36% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Forever Young Games
Windows
In Global Soccer: A Management Game 2019 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) 42.3% ★, Sports 20.7%, Economy 15.5%, Management 12.9%, Simulation 5.8%
- #26 Empire Eleven 2026
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NextStation Games
Windows
Build your football empire. Scout talent, manage finances, develop tactics and lead your club from obscurity to glory in a deep football management simulation.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 40.7% ★, Sports 30.4%, Simulation 12.8%, Management 10.6%, Strategy 3.9%
- #27 Footy Ball Tournament 2018
78% 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) 44.5% ★, Sports 32%, Simulation 10.7%, Management 9%, Strategy 3.8%
- #28 New Star™ Soccer 5
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 852 reviews2012
Dev: New Star Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Live the life of an up-and-coming superstar in this unique football career game. Start out as a 16 year old lad and work your way to the top to become a footballing legend!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 49% ★, Sports 37.3%, Simulation 13.7%
- #29 Football Life
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dupee Studio
Windows
Beyond tactics and transfers, build and run your club as the manager—facility expansion and upgrades, staff, budgets, board relations, and youth recruitment and academy intake.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50% ★, Sports 16.3%, Management 13.6%, Simulation 9.1%, Moddable 6.5% ★
- #30 Football Club Management 2023
73% matchMixed51% of 158 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.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 54.6% ★, Sports 23.5%, Management 12.9%, Simulation 7.4%, Strategy 1.3%
- #31 WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
72% 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: Football (Soccer) 35.9% ★, Sports 15.4%, Moddable 12.5% ★, Economy 11%, Management 9.1%
- #32 Penalty Shooters 2
72% 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.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 63.7% ★, Sports 33.2%, 2D 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #33 Lords of Football
74% 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 43.3%, Football (Soccer) 35% ★, Simulation 13.6%, Management 4.3%, Strategy 3.8%
- #34 Club Soccer Director 2022
73% matchMixed66% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Go Play Games LtdPub: Go Play Games Ltd
Windows
Take control of a Real Football Club or create your own club, in Club Soccer Director 2022 a fast-paced Football Club Management Game. Download Club Soccer Director 2022 now for FREE & start your Football management journey.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 37.6% ★, Sports 35.1%, Simulation 14.4%, Management 8.2%, Strategy 4.3%
- #35 Soccer Boss
71% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Alternative Software Ltd
Windows · Mac
Be the Boss of your own soccer club, choosing from clubs from the biggest leagues across Europe. Make decisions based on tactics, training, staff recruitment and player selection. Spend your transfer budget wisely during the transfer window whilst keeping the board satisfied with your performance.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 31.3% ★, Sports 27.1%, Management 13.6%, Moddable 11.1% ★, Simulation 11%
- #36 Legendary Eleven: Epic Football
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 128 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!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 69.6% ★, Sports 28.9%, Multiplayer 1.5%
- #37 SEGA FOOTBALL CLUB CHAMPIONS
69% matchMostly Negative32% of 637 reviews2026
Dev: SEGA
Windows
Powered by Football Manager ™, featuring more than 5,000 real player data from FIFPRO™. Allowing you to compete in J League, K League, and more! Become the manager of your club and bring your team to global superstars.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 44.4% ★, Sports 32%, Simulation 13.2%, Character Customization 4.3%, Multiplayer 2%
- #38 Football City
70% 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) 51.6% ★, Sports 22.1%, Management 13.3%, Simulation 11.3%, 3D 1.3%
- #39 GOAL! The Club Manager
70% matchMostly Negative32% of 510 reviews2022
Dev: 2tainment
Windows
You are more than a coach. You are the undisputed club boss. Are you ready to dominate the league with your team in this re-imagining of the classic sports management franchise? Could you be the next manager sensation? Prove it!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 42.4% ★, Sports 20.3%, Economy 13.2%, Management 11.6%, Simulation 7.1%
- #40 Football Director
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Syra Games
Windows
A football management game where you're not the coach, you're the club owner. Hire and fire the coaching staff, sign players, negotiate with sponsors, control the finances and build a winning organisation from the boardroom.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 57.6% ★, Sports 23.6%, Simulation 12.1%, Strategy 4.5%, 2D 1.6%
- #41 Football Career Mode 26
67% 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!
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 44.2% ★, Sports 31.3%, Simulation 11.2%, Management 6.8%, Strategy 2.7%
- #42 Football AFK
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Happyland Games
Windows
The football management game that plays itself. It runs at the bottom of your screen while you live your life. Enjoy real team progression, make a few smart choices, and let the rest unfold without demanding your attention.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 50.6% ★, Sports 16.5%, Management 16.5%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 3.2%
- #43 Football Pitch Simulator
66% matchVery Positive93% of 170 reviews2025
Dev: Incipient Day
Windows · Mac
Build your own football pitch business. Make repairs, expand your facilities, and attract the interest of football fans.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 47% ★, Sports 31.3%, Simulation 17%, 3D 2.3%, Multiplayer 1.8%
- #44 Pro Football Agent
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harmoni Technology
Windows · Mac
Welcome to our thrilling football agent game, where you have the opportunity to build a successful agency and manage the talented players on their journey to stardom. You'll have the power to attract players to your agency, negotiate contracts, and guide them to the top of the football world.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 46.7% ★, Sports 32.9%, Management 12%, Simulation 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #45 IOSoccer
67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,851 reviews2018
Dev: IOSoccer Team
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 43.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
IOSoccer is a free non-commercial competitive third-person online multiplayer soccer game that offers unparalleled freedom in ball control and gameplay depth.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 60.7% ★, Sports 34.9%, Multiplayer 4.4%
- #46 Super Arcade Soccer
67% 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…
Why similar: Sports 42.9%, Football (Soccer) 41.5% ★, Simulation 15.6%
- #47 WFO World Football Online
66% 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.
Why similar: Football (Soccer) 47.8% ★, Sports 36.8%, Simulation 11.1%, Strategy 2.6%, Multiplayer 1.6%