Best Football (American) Games on Steam

1. FlatOut 2

Experience the drive of your life as you throw yourself around on and off the track causing fences to shatter, tyre walls explode, water tanks and barrels fly across the track into other cars.

FlatOut 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Football (American) game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,398 positive reviews and 800 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

2. Football Manager 2021

New additions and game upgrades deliver added levels of depth, drama and football authenticity. FM21 empowers you like never before to develop your skills and command success at your club.

Football Manager 2021 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,890 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,336 positive reviews and 1,554 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Football Manager 2021 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

3. Football Coach: College Dynasty

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 and become a coaching legend!

Football Coach: College Dynasty has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,316 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,267 positive reviews and 49 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Football Coach: College Dynasty on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,896 positive reviews and 1,595 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Football Manager 2022 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

5. INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road

The latest entry in the character collection and football simulation RPG series, "Inazuma Eleven!" With an original story featuring new main characters, over 5,400 players from across the series' history to collect and train, as well as exciting online tournaments, you can play the game your way!

INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,966 positive reviews and 754 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $69.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

6. Football Manager 2014

Football Manager 2014 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,890 positive reviews and 244 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and is not available to play on Windows, Mac OS, or Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

7. Football Manager 2020

Run your football club, your way. Every decision counts in Football Manager 2020 with new features and polished game mechanics rewarding planning and progression like never before, empowering managers to develop and refine both your club’s and your own unique identity.

Football Manager 2020 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,300 positive reviews and 3,395 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Football Manager 2020 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

8. Mutant Football League

Mutants and monsters unleash maniacal carnage on the gridiron in this crazy gore fest of arcade-style football. Packed full of humor, intense online multiplayer action, and strategy.

Mutant Football League has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 835 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 778 positive reviews and 57 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

9. Rocket League®

Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Rocket League includes casual and competitive Online Matches, a fully-featured offline Season Mode, special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely, hockey and...

Rocket League® has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 577,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507,754 positive reviews and 69,893 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

10. Backyard Football '99

Backyard Football 1999 is back and now enhanced to run on modern systems. Whether you're picking Jerry Rice or Barry Sanders for your dream team, scoring TDs with Pablo Sanchez, or enjoying the witty banter between Sunny Day and Chuck Downfield, simple controls let anyone pick up and play football!

Backyard Football '99 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Backyard Football '99 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).