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Games like Retro Manager

Looking for games like Retro Manager? Here are top tactical management recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with NUTMEG! A Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager, Football Manager 2024 or Retro Football Management.

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  1. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    90% User Score Based on 275 reviews

    Become the gaffer of a classic football team and embark on a nostalgic 20-year journey up and down the English football Divisions through the 1980s and 1990s. A Game of Two HalvesPick your line-up and formations, and challenge the opposition in a fast-paced card battler with three points on the line in every match. Move the GoalpostsThe only football game where getting cards is a good thing! Earn … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NUTMEG! A Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    92% User Score Based on 11,280 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 17 reviews

    Progress never stops when you're pursuing footballing greatness. Gameplay upgrades empower you to develop a blueprint for success on and off the pitch. Pre-order for 10% off and Early Access*. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Manager 2024.

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  4. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    63% User Score Based on 233 reviews

    90 Minute Fever is an accessible yet deep skill-based football management MMO. Create and customise your own club, sign real players, compete against a community of highly active managers in a persistent online world and gradually build your own legacy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 90 Minute Fever.

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  6. Live the dugout, not just the scoreline From the Dugout is a football management game for those who love decisions as much as results. You're not shuffling rows in a spreadsheet: you sit in the dugout, manage a dressing room full of personalities, negotiate transfers against the clock, face the press and answer to a board that expects results. Every season is a story you write yourself. What … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FROM THE DUGOUT.

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  7. Build a club. Shape a manager. Bend the rules. FC Mafioso: Football Dynasty Manager is a text-based football management game where you take charge of a small procedurally generated club and try to turn it into a long-term dynasty. Manage transfers, youth development, finances, stadium growth, press conferences, derby days, and weekly club-life scenarios in a world full of random events, branchin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FC Mafioso: Football Dynasty Manager.

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  8. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    88% User Score Based on 4,166 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 15 reviews

    Football Manager 2019 is YOUR opportunity to take control of the club you love when the new season begins on November 2nd. New features and upgrades bring you closer to your squad than ever before and tilts the world’s favourite management simulation even closer to reality. Welcome to the job! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Manager 2019.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    77% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Tiny Football is a throw back to old top-down retro soccer games of the 90's. Realistic passing and shooting, tackles, crosses, throw balls, overhead kicks, free kicks and more. Compete with 64 national and club teams in a variety of tournaments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Football.

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  10. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    71% User Score Based on 1,079 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 5 reviews

    Football Manager is the most realistic, in-depth and immersive football management simulation available – it’s the closest thing to doing the job for real. Taking control of any squad from more than 50 countries across the world, you decide who plays and who sits on the bench, deal with the media and solve player problems. You're in total control of tactics, team-talks, substitutions and pitch-sid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Manager 2016.

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  11. Compete in daily fixtures against real managers in evolving Game Worlds where every decision matters. From transfers and tactics to trophies and relegation battles, your choices shape your legacy. INCLUDED EXTRASThis edition comes with the Multi-World Upgrade Pack, giving you access to three Game Worlds at once. MANAGERIAL CAREERYour reputation grows with every result. Climb the ladder, ear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Club Manager 26 LIVE.

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  12. FCW - Football Club World is an all-encompassing football management simulation that puts you in the heart of the footballing world, where every decision counts. In FCW, you don't just play the game—you live it. As the manager and owner of your football club, you take full control over every aspect, from the tactical intricacies on the pitch to the financial and commercial operations off it. The g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Club World.

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  13. Step into the front office and take total control of your favorite football franchise in Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 26. This is the ultimate pro football simulation experience—designed for fans who want the depth, strategy, and freedom that other games overlook. Build your dynasty from the ground up. Manage every detail of your team’s journey—from drafting the next superstar, negotiating key … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2026.

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  14. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 432 reviews

    Become the ultimate football manager in Soccer Manager 2026.Take charge of your favourite football clubs and players, navigate the transfer market, and become title-winning champions in this football management simulator. Soccer Manager 2026 gives you unrivalled tactical control over your football club, with every element of your soccer club at your fingertips. With over 90 leagues, and 54 countri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soccer Manager 2026.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    86% User Score Based on 491 reviews

    Fast. Exciting. Deadly. The Golden Era of open-wheel racing is about to begin. Do you have what it takes to lead an iconic team through one of the most exciting decades of motorsport history? As the head of a team, you'll make pivotal decisions that shape the destiny of your drivers and the performance of your cars. Allocate your budget wisely across drivers, support staff, car development, and sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Golden Lap.

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  18. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 6,855 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 11 reviews

    Put your opinions to good use and do things your way at your club this season. Every decision counts in FM20 with new features and polished game mechanics adding fresh and authentic dimensions, empowering managers to take greater accountability for both their own and their team’s destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Manager 2020.

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  19. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    89% User Score Based on 1,570 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Football, Tactics & Glory is a football management game for strategy lovers. Football, Tactics & Glory reinvents the basics of the football management genre, making it appealing to everyone, not just the most hardcore football management aficionados. The game skips the boring parts of football management games – all those endless tables, numbers, routine and micromanagement. But it is deep enough… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football, Tactics & Glory.

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  20. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 12,074 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 16 reviews

    New additions and game upgrades deliver added levels of depth, drama and football authenticity. FM21 empowers you like never before to develop your managerial prowess and command success at your club. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Manager 2021.

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  21. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    63% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Pro Basketball Manager 2023 features more than 160 basketball competitions with the most depth and authenticity ever found in a basketball management game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pro Basketball Manager 2023.

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  22. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 448 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Pixel Cup Soccer: Ultimate Edition is a casual retro style soccer game, a great evolution from the previous edition. It's dynamic, arcade, with a fast paced gameplay, with just the fun part of soccer! The game has pixel art graphics with the retro style of the games from the 90’s, evoking nostalgia! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Cup Soccer: Ultimate Edition.

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  23. About Offside DealOffside Deal is a tactical football strategy game where you manage the decisions around the match: formations, player roles, squad chemistry, tactical perks, risk/reward choices and the moments that decide whether your team breaks through or falls apart. Build your squad, prepare for each opponent and guide your club through event-driven matches where every attack is shaped by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Offside Deal: Football At Any Cost.

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  24. They’re bottom of the league, the fans have turned, and the board is desperate. They didn’t hire you because you’re a legend - they hired you because you’re the only one brave enough to take the job. THE NEW BOSS: FOOTBALL CLUB is a focused, high-stakes football management simulation that strips away the distractions to put you exactly where the pressure is highest: the manager's office. There … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE NEW BOSS: FOOTBALL CLUB.

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  25. Make the call. Take the undercut.You're not the driver. You're the one who decides when to pit, which tires to run, and whether to push a failing engine to the finish — or play it safe. One call can win a championship. One mistake can lose it. The Undercut: Racing Manager is a deep motorsport management simulation with a retro 90s pixel art style — inspired by the golden era of racing games and t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Undercut: Racing Manager.

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  26. Booker Blitz puts you in the Gorilla Position with a headset on and your finger on the trigger. Every match unfolds live, and you control the chaos in real time. Most booking sims make you set it and forget it. Here, you're calling the show like a real booker, reacting to every pop, botch, and backstage curveball as it happens.The Gorilla Position: Live Match Control This is what makes Booker B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Booker Blitz.

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  28. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 617 reviews

    26 years of sports gaming excellence! Out of the Park Baseball 26 is here - officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc., and KBO! This year's brand new version puts you firmly in charge of your favorite baseball franchise. Your team, your way, your rules. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Park Baseball 26.

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  30. Tactics Unlimited innovatively combines elements of traditional sports management games, role-playing games (RPGs), and turn-based tactics, creating a deeply immersive experience that balances strategy, management, and action on the pitch. It is a modern 3D football game that brings fresh energy to the genre by combining strategy, management, and on-field action into an immersive experience. With… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tactics Unlimited.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    58% User Score Based on 330 reviews

    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! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Star Soccer 5.

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  34. FROM LAST PLACE TO CHAMPIONSYou have been hired to manage Mini FC—the weakest club in the league. The players are struggling, morale is low, and expectations are even lower. Your task is simple: rebuild the team, overcome stronger opponents, and transform an underdog club into league champions. Mini Soccer Manager is a compact 2D soccer management game that combines squad development, tactic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini Soccer Manager.

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  35. Football Fictional World Simulator is a game about watching football history happen—and deciding when to give it a small push. You are not a manager. You do not select lineups, design tactics, run training sessions or control matches. The clubs and national teams make those decisions for themselves. Your direct involvement is focused entirely on the transfer market. Clubs identify players, negot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Fictional World Simulator.

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  36. Do you remember when managing a football team was all about pure strategy, matches, and quick decisions? Retro Football brings back that experience with the authenticity of 90s classics and today’s technology. Choose your club in editable retro seasons. The 1995-96 season includes more than 400 teams, almost 10,000 players, and 20 leagues from Europe and South America. Experience the golden era o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Football.

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  37. Do you miss the days when a management sim could keep you up all night, armed with nothing but stats, gut instinct, and the theater created in your mind?Retro Soccer Manager Sim 89 is a tribute to the golden age of management sims, a love letter to text-based immersion. Every week presents a new set of challenges and a deeply satisfying gameplay loop where your decisions truly matter.Take the helm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Soccer Manager Sim 89.

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  38. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    59% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2019 puts you in the role of head coach of your favorite college basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from staff hiring, recruiting, scouting and all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to tournament glory and becoming a dynasty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draft Day Sports: College Basketball 2019.

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  39. Football Director — Your club. Your business. Your legacy.Football isn't won just on the pitch. Behind every champion team there's a director who made the right calls: the signing no one saw coming, the manager who changed the dressing room mentality, the sponsor that made it possible to build a competitive squad. In Football Director you don't sit on the bench, you sit in the boardroom. You're th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Director.

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  40. THE ORIGINAL IS BACK 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.⚽ 90s GAMEPLAY Plays like the classic managers Clear systems with no hidden mechanics Football management with humor⚽ 6 COUNTRIES, 18 LEAGUES Germany, England, Turkey, Italy, France or Spain, eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whistle1 - Retro Football Manager.

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  41. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Love retro, lightweight football sims?  Want something nostalgic yet portable?  Prefer fun and speed over depth and detail?  If you’re after a fast, nostalgic, football management fix with bite-sized tension and strategy — then this is the football management sim for you!     Classic simplicity with subtle depth: Manage your club across four divisions, with promotion, relegation, domestic cu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kevin Toms Football Star Manager.

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  43. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 260 reviews

    Experience the thrill of the beautiful game in Bang Average Football - the fast-paced, addictive, easy-to-learn football game for 1-4 players! Play against your friends for footballing glory in multiplayer, or turn a hopeless club into national champions as player-manager in Story mode! Story Mode Join a washed-up, rock bottom football club as pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bang Average Football.

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  45. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    68% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Sociable Soccer 24 is the exhilarating, cross-platform, arcade football franchise. Designed by Sensible Soccer creator Jon Hare, this former title on Apple Arcade has fast-paced, arcade-style intuitive gameplay, with multiplayer head-to-head matches and collectible player cards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sociable Soccer 24.

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  47. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    73% User Score Based on 990 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 12 reviews

    Football Manager 2015 is the most realistic, in-depth and immersive simulation of football management available, putting you in the hot-seat of almost any club in more than 50 countries across the world, including all of Europe’s biggest leagues. Football Manager will allow you to live the life of a real football manager – you decide who plays and who sits on the bench, you're in total control of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Manager 2015.

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  48. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    66% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    Cricket Captain 2019 is the perfect companion for a hugely anticipated cricket season. With the World Cup and Australia in England, and the inaugural test-match championship, old rivalries will be put to the test and new ones created. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cricket Captain 2019.

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  50. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    87% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Manage, Coach, or enjoy watching live sims! Create custom schedules! Configure playoffs formats, create manual brackets, or standalone tournaments! Enjoy custom sounds, music, and more! Season play with up to 130 teams! Career play with custom leagues! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pro Strategy Football 2021.

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