Best Football (Soccer) games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated football (soccer) games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free football (soccer) games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Football Life Simulator
Live the life of a professional footballer both on and off the field. Train, play matches, manage your social life, climb the career ladder, and spend your earned money. Decorate your life with luxury while managing your relationships and finances.
Soccer Manager 2025
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager!
Football Referee Simulator
Football Referee Simulator—the groundbreaking game that puts you in the referee's shoes! Are you ready to kickstart your career in the lower divisions and ascend to legendary status by overseeing thrilling finals?
WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
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!
Football Manager 2024
Build a world-class team ready to dominate your rivals in football’s most prestigious competitions. Progress never stops when you’re pursuing footballing greatness.
90 Minute Fever - Online Football (Soccer) Manager
90 Minute Fever is an online football management game that offers extremely challenging gameplay where you get to compete against others from all over the world!
No Fair Play
No Fair Play is a physics-based multiplayer game that combines parkour, combat, and football mechanics to offer great freedom to players.
Toasterball
A ball, two goals and... toasters! Welcome to Toasterball. Play against your friends in this physics-based multiplayer sports game, where toasters are athletes, bread flies everywhere and the gameplay changes every time you score a goal!
Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition
Pixel Cup Soccer is a retro-style arcade game. Play friendly matches, tournaments or create your team and lead it to glory in career mode! You can play it alone or with up to 8 friends, locally or through Steam remote, you can choose whether to play competitively, cooperatively, or even both!
FreestyleFootball R
《FreestyleFootball》 is a street hip-hop animation style soccer ACG game created by JCE and published by HOGA. In the game, you will collect and play as different characters in PVP team Competition. The game mode includes 4v4 team competition and club league.
Pro Soccer Online
Pro Soccer Online is a 1st/3rd person, highly skill based, online multiplayer soccer game. It offers a sports game experience unlike any other with smooth, physics based, input driven gameplay that is competitive and rewarding with no pay to win mechanics.
Football Manager 2022
The closest thing to real football management. FM22 brings new, progressive ways to find your winning edge, instill your footballing style and earn it on the pitch.
WE ARE FOOTBALL
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.
Soccer Manager 2021
Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2021. Take a football team to the top and test your management skills against the best, or help a struggling team fight for glory!
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with the exhilarating action and over the top shots that made the license famous. Defy The Laws of Football Become Legend
Pro 11 - Football Manager Game
Become the best football manager. Join Pro 11 and claim the championship!
Soccer Manager 2020
Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2020. Take a football team to the top and test your management skills against the best, or help a struggling team fight for glory!
AXIOM SOCCER
Axiom Soccer is a high speed evolution of vehicular soccer combining fast-paced driving with tactical shooting mechanics for a new soccer experience. Inspired by real world ball games, go it alone or team up with friends and blast through divisions to pursue Axiom Soccer championship glory.
Football Manager 2019
Simulation gaming perfected. Create your unique footballing story by taking charge of the club you love. Complete control of this stunningly realistic game world is yours - every decision in your hands, or yours to delegate. Your call, your way, your story. Everything you've ever dreamed of!
New Star Manager
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.
Football, Tactics & Glory
XCOM meets Football Manager. Develop your club, earn experience in turn-based matches, learn new skills, achieve new classes, upgrade your facilities, buy and sell footballers, grow your youth academy, make difficult choices. It's a deep strategy game that respects your time.
Ball 2D: Soccer Online
Ball 2D is an online multiplayer soccer game with 100% physics-based gameplay where you control one player.Most played football (soccer) games on Steam
Take a look at the top football (soccer) games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. Football Manager 2024
Build a world-class team ready to dominate your rivals in football’s most prestigious competitions. Progress never stops when you’re pursuing footballing greatness. Football Manager 2024 is a simulation, sports and management game developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA. Released on November 06th 2023 has received 21,674 reviews of which 19,655 were positive and 2,019 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played football (soccer) game, thanks to its 33,291 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
19,655
2,019
33,291
players
2. Football Manager 2022
The closest thing to real football management. FM22 brings new, progressive ways to find your winning edge, instill your footballing style and earn it on the pitch. Football Manager 2022 is a sports, management and football (soccer) game developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA. Released on November 09th 2021 has received 21,449 reviews of which 19,853 were positive and 1,596 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 1,354 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among football (soccer) games based on player count.
9.0
19,853
1,596
1,354
players
3. Soccer Manager 2025
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager! Soccer Manager 2025 is a simulation, sports and football (soccer) game developed and published by Invincibles Studio Ltd. Released on October 23rd 2024 has received 1,208 reviews of which 890 were positive and 318 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. While seeing 710 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among football (soccer) games based on player count.
7.1
890
318
710
players
4. Pro Soccer Online
Pro Soccer Online is a 1st/3rd person, highly skill based, online multiplayer soccer game. It offers a sports game experience unlike any other with smooth, physics based, input driven gameplay that is competitive and rewarding with no pay to win mechanics. Pro Soccer Online is a sports, football (soccer) and multiplayer game developed and published by Skywall Studios LLC. Released on November 15th 2021 has received 23,603 reviews of which 21,254 were positive and 2,349 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 579 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played football (soccer) games.
8.8
21,254
2,349
579
players
5. Football Manager 2019
Simulation gaming perfected. Create your unique footballing story by taking charge of the club you love. Complete control of this stunningly realistic game world is yours - every decision in your hands, or yours to delegate. Your call, your way, your story. Everything you've ever dreamed of! Football Manager 2019 is a simulation, sports and football (soccer) game developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA. Released on November 02nd 2018 has received 12,485 reviews of which 10,830 were positive and 1,655 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 372 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played football (soccer) games.
8.5
10,830
1,655
372
players
6. Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is an arcade football game bringing a refreshing look to the football genre with the exhilarating action and over the top shots that made the license famous. Defy The Laws of Football Become Legend Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions is a anime, sports and football (soccer) game developed by TAMSOFT CORPORATION and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 28th 2020 has received 5,658 reviews of which 3,966 were positive and 1,692 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 108 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played football (soccer) games.
6.9
3,966
1,692
108
players
7. WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
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! WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024 is a football (soccer), sports and simulation game developed by Winning Streak Games and published by HandyGames and THQ Nordic. Released on March 04th 2024 has received 820 reviews of which 654 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played football (soccer) games.
7.6
654
166
94
players
8. Soccer Manager 2020
Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2020. Take a football team to the top and test your management skills against the best, or help a struggling team fight for glory! Soccer Manager 2020 is a free to play, sports and football (soccer) game developed and published by Soccer Manager Ltd. Released on January 29th 2020 has received 1,559 reviews of which 1,190 were positive and 369 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played football (soccer) games.
7.4
1,190
369
93
players
9. IOSoccer
IOSoccer is a free non-commercial competitive third-person online multiplayer soccer game that offers unparalleled freedom in ball control and gameplay depth. IOSoccer is a free to play, sports and multiplayer game developed and published by IOSoccer Team. Released on June 08th 2018 has received 2,783 reviews of which 2,267 were positive and 516 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played football (soccer) games.
7.9
2,267
516
88
players
10. Soccer Online: Ball 3D
Soccer simulator. Control one player and kick the ball high or low, hard or lightly, curve, dribble and perform tricks. Play online or with bots. Join over a million players who have already played. Buy now and have fun or wishlist for later. Soccer Online: Ball 3D is a sports, football (soccer) and multiplayer game developed and published by Unusualsoft. Released on March 31st 2017 has received 10,008 reviews of which 8,465 were positive and 1,543 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played football (soccer) games.
8.2
8,465
1,543
63
players
Best deals on football (soccer) games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of football (soccer) games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted football (soccer) games.
1. WE ARE FOOTBALL
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. WE ARE FOOTBALL is a sports, football (soccer) and time management game developed by Winning Streak Games and published by THQ Nordic. Released on June 10th 2021 has received 1,424 reviews of which 1,103 were positive and 321 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 85% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for football (soccer) category.
7.4
1,103
321
-85%
25.73€
3.86€
2. Football Manager 2022
The closest thing to real football management. FM22 brings new, progressive ways to find your winning edge, instill your footballing style and earn it on the pitch. Football Manager 2022 is a sports, management and football (soccer) game developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA. Released on November 09th 2021 has received 21,449 reviews of which 19,853 were positive and 1,596 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 78% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in football (soccer) games.
9.0
19,853
1,596
-78%
54.50€
11.99€
3. Football, Tactics & Glory
XCOM meets Football Manager. Develop your club, earn experience in turn-based matches, learn new skills, achieve new classes, upgrade your facilities, buy and sell footballers, grow your youth academy, make difficult choices. It's a deep strategy game that respects your time. Football, Tactics & Glory is a turn-based combat, football (soccer) and management game developed by Creoteam and published by Creoteam and Toplitz Productions. Released on June 01st 2018 has received 4,000 reviews of which 3,527 were positive and 473 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 74% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in football (soccer) games.
8.5
3,527
473
-74%
25.38€
6.60€
4. Football Manager 2019
Simulation gaming perfected. Create your unique footballing story by taking charge of the club you love. Complete control of this stunningly realistic game world is yours - every decision in your hands, or yours to delegate. Your call, your way, your story. Everything you've ever dreamed of! Football Manager 2019 is a simulation, sports and football (soccer) game developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA. Released on November 02nd 2018 has received 12,485 reviews of which 10,830 were positive and 1,655 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 73% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for football (soccer) games.
8.5
10,830
1,655
-73%
55.81€
15.07€
5. Football Manager 2024
Build a world-class team ready to dominate your rivals in football’s most prestigious competitions. Progress never stops when you’re pursuing footballing greatness. Football Manager 2024 is a simulation, sports and management game developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA. Released on November 06th 2023 has received 21,674 reviews of which 19,655 were positive and 2,019 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 66% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for football (soccer) games.
8.9
19,655
2,019
-66%
59.99€
20.39€
6. WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
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! WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024 is a football (soccer), sports and simulation game developed by Winning Streak Games and published by HandyGames and THQ Nordic. Released on March 04th 2024 has received 820 reviews of which 654 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 66% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for football (soccer) games.
7.6
654
166
-66%
39.82€
13.54€
7. Soccer Online: Ball 3D
Soccer simulator. Control one player and kick the ball high or low, hard or lightly, curve, dribble and perform tricks. Play online or with bots. Join over a million players who have already played. Buy now and have fun or wishlist for later. Soccer Online: Ball 3D is a sports, football (soccer) and multiplayer game developed and published by Unusualsoft. Released on March 31st 2017 has received 10,008 reviews of which 8,465 were positive and 1,543 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for football (soccer) games.
8.2
8,465
1,543
-51%
0.99€
0.49€
8. Head Goal: Soccer Online
Play with your friends an online multiplayer soccer game with 100% physics-based gameplay where you control one player. Head Goal: Soccer Online is a football (soccer), volleyball and multiplayer game developed and published by Unusualsoft. Released on August 18th 2017 has received 793 reviews of which 627 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for football (soccer) games.
7.5
627
166
-51%
0.99€
0.49€
9. Ball 2D: Soccer Online
Ball 2D is an online multiplayer soccer game with 100% physics-based gameplay where you control one player. Ball 2D: Soccer Online is a simulation, sports and football (soccer) game developed and published by Unusualsoft. Released on September 08th 2017 has received 451 reviews of which 342 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for football (soccer) games.
7.2
342
109
-51%
0.99€
0.49€
Free football (soccer) games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play football (soccer) games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play football (soccer) games.
1. Soccer Manager 2025
Manage elite football clubs and lead your dream team as a football manager! Soccer Manager 2025 is a simulation, sports and football (soccer) game developed and published by Invincibles Studio Ltd. Released on October 23rd 2024 has received 1,208 reviews of which 890 were positive and 318 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 710 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free football (soccer) games on Steam.
7.1
890
318
710
players
2. Soccer Manager 2020
Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2020. Take a football team to the top and test your management skills against the best, or help a struggling team fight for glory! Soccer Manager 2020 is a free to play, sports and football (soccer) game developed and published by Soccer Manager Ltd. Released on January 29th 2020 has received 1,559 reviews of which 1,190 were positive and 369 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free football (soccer) games on Steam.
7.4
1,190
369
93
players
3. IOSoccer
IOSoccer is a free non-commercial competitive third-person online multiplayer soccer game that offers unparalleled freedom in ball control and gameplay depth. IOSoccer is a free to play, sports and multiplayer game developed and published by IOSoccer Team. Released on June 08th 2018 has received 2,783 reviews of which 2,267 were positive and 516 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free football (soccer) games on Steam.
7.9
2,267
516
88
players
4. FreestyleFootball R
《FreestyleFootball》 is a street hip-hop animation style soccer ACG game created by JCE and published by HOGA. In the game, you will collect and play as different characters in PVP team Competition. The game mode includes 4v4 team competition and club league. FreestyleFootball R is a massively multiplayer, pvp and football (soccer) game developed by JOYCITY Corporation and published by HOGA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO. and LTD. Released on September 13th 2022 has received 1,550 reviews of which 1,062 were positive and 488 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free football (soccer) games on Steam.
6.7
1,062
488
49
players
5. Soccer Manager 2021
Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2021. Take a football team to the top and test your management skills against the best, or help a struggling team fight for glory! Soccer Manager 2021 is a sports, management and free to play game developed and published by Invincibles Studio Ltd. Released on December 16th 2020 has received 2,070 reviews of which 1,541 were positive and 529 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free football (soccer) games on Steam.
7.2
1,541
529
35
players
6. 90 Minute Fever - Online Football (Soccer) Manager
90 Minute Fever is an online football management game that offers extremely challenging gameplay where you get to compete against others from all over the world! 90 Minute Fever - Online Football (Soccer) Manager is a free to play, football (soccer) and management game developed and published by Isokron. Released on September 01st 2023 has received 302 reviews of which 189 were positive and 113 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free football (soccer) games on Steam.
6.0
189
113
9
players
7. Pro 11 - Football Manager Game
Become the best football manager. Join Pro 11 and claim the championship! Pro 11 - Football Manager Game is a sports, strategy and simulation game developed and published by Trophy Games ApS. Released on February 13th 2020 has received 333 reviews of which 250 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free football (soccer) games on Steam.
7.1
250
83
7
players