Free Football (American) Games on Steam
Steam currently has 209 Football (American) games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Football (American) game rankings were last updated on 2/3/2026.
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1. Maximum Football
Forge your legacy in Maximum Football, where you can play both college and pro football in one shared universe. Recruit the next college superstar and take them into the pros to become a future Hall of Famer. Build your team with unparalleled in-game customization that gives you ultimate control.
Maximum Football holds the #1 spot for "best free Football (American) game on Steam" with a Player Score of 62. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 802 positive reviews and 457 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Maximum Football on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/17/2025 |
| Franchise | Maximum Entertainment |
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| Steam App Id | 1691280 |
2. Soccer Clubs
Soccer Clubs Football Manager is a football e-sports game authorized by FIFPro. The game has IP authorization for more than 60000 professional players from more than 54 countries around the world, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Mbape and so on, creating a luxury football feast for players.
Soccer Clubs has achieved a Player Score of 48, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89 positive reviews and 97 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Soccer Clubs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/19/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 2187660 |
3. FFFL: Brutalball Manager
FFFL: Brutalball Manager is a Franchise Management Simulation game, based mostly on American Football in a Fantasy setting. Take full control of the entire league. Tons of customization, deep stat tracking and unique rules.
FFFL: Brutalball Manager has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play FFFL: Brutalball Manager on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/13/2023 |
| Developer | Stout Kassel Games |
| Publisher | Stout Kassel Games |
| Steam App Id | 2393810 |
4. Goblin Rules Football
Goblin Rules Football (GRF) is an arcade sports game that is sort of like a dumb version of Rugby (AND NOW GOLF). You can play single player against the bots or multiplayer in either 1v1 or 3v3 matches. Power ups, punching, kicking, touching the ball on the ground, and more! That more is golf
Goblin Rules Football has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 10/20/2022 |
| Developer | FatRodzianko |
| Publisher | Glacial Lake Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2071510 |
5. FIGHTWORLD
Fightworld is a free-to-play online brawler game. Control your clone, pick your skill-stick weapon and participate in different wacky gamemodes to become the ultimate Fightworld champion!
FIGHTWORLD has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/9/2020 |
| Developer | Rekt Games |
| Publisher | Rekt Games |
| Steam App Id | 849090 |
6. 足球梦之队
Is the foreign soccer hand tour too tiring? And domestic cannot control too boring? "Football Dream Team"-Easy Control Strategy Competition! Realize the dream of football fans for many years!
足球梦之队 has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/29/2022 |
| Developer | Kings Toy Technology Co.,Ltd |
| Publisher | Gamlaxy International INC |
| Steam App Id | 1332460 |
7. Asterball
Enter the galactic gridiron field as a Sportsman to beat your opponents in the fast-paced sport of Asterball. Play in a PVP setting where two teams battle it out in the field to see who can win with the most touchdowns.
Asterball has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Asterball on the Steam Deck.
8. Rugby League Riot
Rugby League Riot is here! A keyboard operated Rugby League game. (Not a Rugby Union game) Choose from 17 teams, play a singles match or compete in a finals series. Unique gameplay. Many pass and kick options, simple defense. Fatigue system, commentary.
Rugby League Riot has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "1 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/12/2023 |
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| Publisher | J Simeti |
| Steam App Id | 2638830 |
9. 69 Balls
A Third-Person shooting game but you are not a person. You are a BALL! Imagine a pool ball, a shotgun and football mechanics mashed together! You said you can't? Neither do I! Just shoot everything you see and pray if the black ball goes in!
69 Balls has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 171 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 69 Balls on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/16/2023 |
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| Publisher | GKStudio |
| Steam App Id | 2335720 |
10. STG Football
Officially licensed by the NFLPA, STG Football is a free-to-play, real-time, arcade football game designed from the ground up to be a true multiplayer game supporting unique 4v4 gameplay that emphasizes teamwork and strategy.
STG Football has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 240 positive reviews and 101 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STG Football on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/29/2023 |
| Developer | SuperTeam Games |
| Publisher | SuperTeam Games |
| Steam App Id | 2218960 |
More Free Football (American) Games
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| 18 | 6/17/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 12/19/2022 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/13/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/20/2022 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/9/2020 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/29/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/26/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/12/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/16/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/29/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/31/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/10/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/6/2018 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/4/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/15/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/26/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Maximum Football on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). Soccer Clubs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). FFFL: Brutalball Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 29). Goblin Rules Football on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). FIGHTWORLD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). 足球梦之队 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 27). Asterball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). Rugby League Riot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). 69 Balls on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). STG Football on Steam. Steam Store.