Best Football (Soccer) Games on Steam

1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Football (Soccer) game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,333 positive reviews and 1,558 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).

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 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,855 positive reviews and 1,600 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).

3. despelote

A slice-of-life adventure about childhood and the magical grip soccer held over the people of Quito, Ecuador in 2001.

despelote has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 273 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 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.

4. Bang Average Football

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!

Bang Average Football has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 213 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

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 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,637 positive reviews and 2,169 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Football Manager 2024 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

6. 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!

Toasterball has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 303 positive reviews and 10 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

7. Football Manager 2014

Football Manager 2014 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,892 positive reviews and 245 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.

8. Football Manager 2023

Build your dream squad, outsmart your rivals and experience the thrill of big European nights in the UEFA Champions League. Your journey towards footballing glory awaits.

Football Manager 2023 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,666 positive reviews and 2,010 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

9. Altitude

Now Available on PC, Mac and Linux!

Altitude has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,753 positive reviews and 154 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

10. 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 #10 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,301 positive reviews and 3,400 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).