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Games Like Whistle1 - Retro Football Manager

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Whistle1 is a retro football manager in the style of the 90s. Take charge of a club in Germany, England, Turkey, Italy, France or Spain and lead them to the top of European football.

Reviews: Positive — 81% — of 16 reviews
Released: 2026-01-22
Developer: Digitale Manufaktur Rudolstadt
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    Windows
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