Free Football (American) Games on Steam
Steam currently has 176 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 12/15/2024.
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1. Maximum Football
Lead your team to victory in Maximum Football, the fully customizable, free-to-play football simulation game. Build and design your team your way, recruit your roster, and call the plays to dominate the gridiron with precise, realistic gameplay in the ultimate football universe.
Maximum Football holds the #1 spot for "best free Football (American) game on Steam" with a Player Score of 66. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 421 positive reviews and 190 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 | 11/7/2024 |
| 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 49, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87 positive reviews and 90 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 | 12/20/2022 |
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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 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 positive reviews and 3 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80 positive reviews and 42 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134 positive reviews and 13 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 |
6. 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 65, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17 positive reviews and 6 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 |
7. Project Fireball
Let’s get ready to rumble! Take to the arena in the one and only Project Fireball, a rowdy fantasy-arcade footbrawl game where there are no rules. Choose your hero and use their super abilities to show everyone who’s boss in epic 2v2 matches.
Project Fireball has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 16 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.
8. 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 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "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.
9. 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 54, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 7 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 | 4/6/2018 |
| Developer | Forever Young Games |
| Publisher | Forever Young Games |
| Steam App Id | 808420 |
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 348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 246 positive reviews and 102 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
Explore even more rankings for the 13 best free Football (American) games available on Steam.
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| 51 | 11/7/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 12/20/2022 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 6/13/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 7/15/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/16/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/20/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/27/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/26/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/6/2018 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/29/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/9/2020 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/29/2022 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/31/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). Maximum Football on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Soccer Clubs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). FFFL: Brutalball Manager on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Blackout Rugby - World Cup Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). 69 Balls on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Goblin Rules Football on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Project Fireball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Asterball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Global Soccer: A Management Game 2018 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). STG Football on Steam. Steam Store.