Free Football (American) Games on Steam
Steam currently has 216 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 4/11/2026.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Football (American) game on Steam" with a Player Score of 67. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17 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 |
2. Blackout Rugby - World Cup Edition
Blackout Rugby is a modern, multiplayer, social, world-class Rugby Manager Game! Take control of a novice club and sidestep and fend your way to glory. Take on people all around the world as you strategise, conquer the league, battle your way up the ladder, and build up your club infrastructure.
Blackout Rugby - World Cup Edition has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 7/15/2022 |
| Developer | Blackout Games |
| Publisher | Blackout Games |
| Steam App Id | 1157960 |
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 826 positive reviews and 501 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77 positive reviews and 7 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 237 positive reviews and 100 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 |
8. Rotting Rumble: Zombie Football
Run to the end zone in this 3D platformer as you're chased by hordes of zombies! Collect weapons and items to fight back against the undead. Can you outrun the zombie horde?
Rotting Rumble: Zombie Football has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "6 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rotting Rumble: Zombie Football on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/31/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2522970 |
9. 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 53, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 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 |
10. Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018
In Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018 there are no restrictions, the whole world becomes playable! The 210 playable nations and the 4000+ playable clubs guarantees truly infinite hours to play.
Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018 has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #10 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 15 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/6/2018 |
| Developer | Forever Young Games |
| Publisher | Forever Young Games |
| Steam App Id | 808420 |
More Free Football (American) Games
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| 6 | 10/20/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/15/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/17/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/13/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/26/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/16/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/29/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/31/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/9/2020 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/6/2018 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/10/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/4/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/12/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/26/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/29/2022 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 11). Goblin Rules Football on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 19). Blackout Rugby - World Cup Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Maximum Football on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). FFFL: Brutalball Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 21). Asterball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). 69 Balls on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). STG Football on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Rotting Rumble: Zombie Football on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). FIGHTWORLD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018 on Steam. Steam Store.