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Looking for games like The Ultimate Football Simulation? Here are top management recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Out of the Park Baseball 17, Front Office Football Seven or Out of the Park Baseball 21.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 547 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 4 reviews

    Out of the Park Baseball 17 - now officially licensed by MLB.com and the MLBPA - is the best baseball strategy game ever created! Guide your favorite MLB franchise to glory, play any historical season or create a fictional baseball world. Play solo or in online leagues. Own the future - rewrite the past! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Park Baseball 17.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 138 reviews

    Put yourself in the Front Office with Front Office Football, the professional football simulation from Solecismic Software. Manage your roster through trading, free agency and the amateur draft. Create game plans, organize depth charts and watch your franchise thrive for decades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Front Office Football Seven.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    92% User Score Based on 2,790 reviews

    Officially licensed by MLB, MiLB, and the MLBPA, Out of the Park Baseball 21 is a strategy & sports gaming fan’s dream come true and the only game ever to win Metacritic PC Game of the Year Award TWICE. OOTP 21 - Twenty One Years of Excellence! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Park Baseball 21.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    93% User Score Based on 800 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 1 reviews

    Out of the Park Baseball 18 - officially licensed through MLB.com and the MLBPA - is the follow-up to Metacritic's PC Game of the Year 2016 and the ultimate baseball game! Guide your favorite MLB franchise to glory, play any historical season or create your own fictional baseball world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Park Baseball 18.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 291 reviews

    Celebrating ten years with our fans, The Franchise Hockey Manager series returns for the 2023-24 season with plenty of new additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose one of dozens of leagues around the world and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize: FHM 10 is licensed by the NHL®, allowing you to take the re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Franchise Hockey Manager 10.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,391 reviews

    A true college football management game. Play as a coach or a school, recruit players, develop your team, and compete for national championships. Build a college football dynasty in a realistic and customizable league with up to 90 teams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Coach: College Dynasty.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 570 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Out of the Park Baseball 19 - officially licensed through MLB.com and the MLBPA - is the newest entry in the world's best-rated sports strategy game franchise! Guide your favorite MLB franchise to glory, play any historical season or create a fictional baseball world. A baseball fan's dream come true! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Park Baseball 19.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 973 reviews

    Officially licensed by MLB, MiLB, and the MLBPA, Out of the Park Baseball 22 is a strategy & sports gaming fan’s dream come true. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Park Baseball 22.

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    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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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    93% User Score Based on 1,686 reviews

    Officially licensed by MLB, MiLB and the MLBPA, OOTP 20 is a baseball fan's dream come true and the only game ever to win the Metacritic PC Game of the Year Award twice. Step into the shoes of a GM and/or manager to own the future or rewrite the past of your favorite real-world baseball franchise. Build the team the way you want. Start a new career with your favorite 2019 MLB team or go back throu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Park Baseball 20.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    90% User Score Based on 375 reviews

    The official spin-off to the hit game LEGEND BOWL takes you from the pros into the college ranks. It's time to bring back College Football for fans of the sport who've been waiting for a College experience for a long time! Are you ready? COLLEGE BOWL is a beautifully pixelated on-field simulation experience that brings you into the world of colleges across the nation. Challenge college rivals on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to College Bowl.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 256 reviews

    Put yourself in the front office with Front Office Football Nine. Front Office Football is a text-based sports simulation. It's a game for those of us who love the numbers and strategies in sports. In Front Office Football, you play the role of your favorite team's general manager. You determine your team's future through trading with opponents, negotiating contracts, bidding for free agents and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Front Office Football Nine.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    THIS IS NOT THE LATEST VERSION - GO CHECK OUT PSF 2026! From a flexible installation package to a customizable ticker to wide open career play to a greatly improved AI, you asked for it, and you got it! And remember, with Steam's Remote Play Together, you can play your friends around the world! Playing against another person raises the intensity to a whole new level! As always, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pro Strategy Football 2024.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 516 reviews

    Put yourself in the Front Office with Front Office Football, the professional football simulation from Solecismic Software. Manage your roster through trading, free agency and the amateur draft. Create game plans, organize depth charts and watch your franchise thrive for decades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Front Office Football Eight.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    77% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    Franchise Hockey Manager is OOTP Developments' NHL licensed hockey management game for the 2020-21 season. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Franchise Hockey Manager 7.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 1,683 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 14 reviews

    They say football is a game of opinions and everyone has theirs, but it’s only yours that counts around here. You make the decisions now, from who you sign and who you sell, to how you manage your budget. Will you build tactics around the players at your disposal or train them in your vision of how the game should be played? Who you pick and who you bench will affect squad harmony, and it’s up to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Manager 2018.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    One of the best college football simulation engines available, Bowl Bound College Football is the simulation game college football fans have been waiting for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bowl Bound College Football.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 1,504 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 21 reviews

    Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions, based on the globally beloved anime series, is an action soccer game featuring the latest graphics and super plays anyone can enjoy. Get a real taste for the world of Captain Tsubasa through two story modes To savor the drama alongside the action in Captain Tsubasa, weve prepared Episode Tsubasa, a story mode where you can experience the events as seen in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    This game-breaking version of Pro Strategy Football changes everything! Animation now has real jersey numbers!  Shoulder numbers are optional, to reflect real jerseys throughout history, and the shoulder numbers and jersey numbers can be colored differently! Accurate and realistic formations by era!  HUGE jump in realism and immersiveness! Can now manually trade players and draft picks… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pro Strategy Football 2026.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    67% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    A strategic franchise mode football sim where you run the front office and call all the shots —build your roster, manage the franchise and handle the play calling to guide your team to glory across seasons of immersive franchise-building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Pro Football Coach.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Battles of Norghan is a unique gladiatorial management and strategy game where you not only must recruit, train, and equip fantasy gladiators, but also control them on a tactical grid in turn-based combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battles of Norghan.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    65% User Score Based on 740 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Be More Than Just A Player If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New Star Manager.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Manage, Coach, or enjoy watching live sims! Create custom schedules! Configure playoffs formats, create manual brackets, or standalone tournaments! Enjoy revamped animation, custom sounds and music, and more! Season play with up to 130 teams! Career play with many custom league configurations! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pro Strategy Football 2022.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 397 reviews

    It's time for some World Class Hockey! The Franchise Hockey Manager series returns for the 2022-23 season with plenty of new additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose one of dozens of leagues around the world and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize: FHM 9 is licensed by the NHL®, allowing you to take th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Franchise Hockey Manager 9.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 1,580 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 5 reviews

    Legend Bowl brings you back to the glory days of pixel-style football games of the past! Enjoy a hybrid of arcade-style football and simulation aspects on and off the field. Fully customize players and teams to create an endless amount of variety in your league. Sim-based controls with challenging gameplay mechanics bring the fight to your doorstep! Legend Bowl includes Exhibition Mode, Tournament… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend Bowl.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,664 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    EHM offers fans the most realistic, in-depth and immersive simulation of hockey management available, giving them the chance to manage either club or country in any of the world’s top hockey-playing nations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eastside Hockey Manager.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 444 reviews

    NFL Football sim/management game. Sign players, trade assets, win championships! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pro Football Coach.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 370 reviews

    Single-player basketball simulation game. Build your team into a dynasty! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Basketball GM.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 2,794 reviews

    Build a football club from scratch and see if you can conquer the leagues! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Chairman Pro.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    82% User Score Based on 710 reviews

    Take the role of a college football head coach and guide your dynasty to success If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to College Football Coach: Career.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,012 reviews

    Out of the Park Baseball 25 marks a milestone - 25 years of sports gaming excellence! Officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc. and KBO, this year's Anniversary Edition puts you in charge of your favorite baseball franchise. Your team, your legacy, your dynasty. Play what the pros play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Park Baseball 25.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    61% User Score Based on 228 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    The Most Hockey Ever! Franchise Hockey Manager 4 is the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy game available. FHM 4 is officially licensed by the NHL®, includes real 2017-18 rosters, packs even more features than any of its predecessors, and takes the series to a whole new level in terms of realism and gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Franchise Hockey Manager 4.

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    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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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    73% User Score Based on 284 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    A hard-hitting simultaneous-turn-based tactical game from the creators of Frozen Synapse. Defeat your opponent’s plans on a randomly-generated playfield in this brutal futuresport. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen Cortex.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    79% User Score Based on 602 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Create your own epic saga of conflict, mythology and community! Rule your own clan, take important strategic decisions, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Dragon Pass.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    82% User Score Based on 665 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    The 24th release of Out of the Park Developments' award-winning sports strategy franchise. Officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc., and KBO. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of the Park Baseball 24.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 134 reviews

    THIS IS NOT THE LATEST VERSION OF PRO STRATEGY FOOTBALL! Please look for "Pro Strategy Football 2024" Pro Strategy Football 2023 brings football to life better than ever! If you're new to PSF, be sure to check the Game Details at the bottom! And remember, with Steam's Remote Play Together, you can play your friends around the world! Playing against another person raises the inten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pro Strategy Football 2023.

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    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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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, monetization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

    Play football like it's 1987! Classic retro arcade action and franchise mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Bowl.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    76% User Score Based on 254 reviews

    Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2019-20 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose one of 32 leagues around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Franchise Hockey Manager 6.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    62% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axis Football 2021.

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    32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization
    50% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2018 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite professional football team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents and calling each play to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draft Day Sports: Pro Football 2018.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music
    91% User Score Based on 290 reviews

    Sunday Rivals is a fresh take on the hard hitting, action-packed football games of the past, built and tuned for a hungry generation of players ready to take back the field. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunday Rivals.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 3,510 reviews

    Become a pro football gm and create a football franchise dynasty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Pro Football GM.

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    37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    65% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 25%Based on 7 reviews

    Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival is a reboot of the multi award-winning football simulation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dino Dini's Kick Off Revival.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 139 reviews

    [BEFORE YOU BUY]: Hey! I want to make it super clear that this game is essentially Early Access (even though I labeled it incorrectly). I am working on it and updating it constantly. I'm very active in the official Discord and there is a free demo on the official website that you can check out ahead of time (link in the right column)! ALSO: Although the game launched with AI placeholder art, I ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gargadusa's Tower.

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    Build your basketball dynasty in Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 26, the deepest and most customizable pro basketball management simulation available. Step into the role of general manager as you draft, trade, and develop players while managing the salary cap and long-term team building. This year’s version features a refreshed, modern UI for a smoother experience, a new player archetype system… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2026.

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    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    36% User Score Based on 13,508 reviews
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    45%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Take over a professional American football team, in this single-player football management simulator. As both general manager and head coach, build a football dynasty that will last for decades to come. Trade, draft, sign free agents, and coach your way into the hall of fame! Do you have what it takes to become a football legend? A Football SandboxFootball Legend drops you into a realistically… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Football Legend.

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    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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