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 17,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,919 positive reviews and 677 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 23,900 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,341 positive reviews and 1,559 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 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 987 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows 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 21,404 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,808 positive reviews and 1,596 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. Football Manager 2014

Football Manager 2014 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,897 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.

6. 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 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 574,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507,240 positive reviews and 67,414 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.

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 31,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,316 positive reviews and 3,409 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 808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 752 positive reviews and 56 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. Football Manager 2019

Simulation gaming perfected. Create your unique footballing story by taking charge of the club you love. Complete control of this stunningly realistic game world is yours - every decision in your hands, or yours to delegate. Your call, your way, your story. Everything you've ever dreamed of!

Football Manager 2019 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,812 positive reviews and 1,660 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 2019 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

10. Sea Bubble

Fight for the bubble¡ Avoid the crabs¡ And outwit your opponent to become the best seahorse in the seabed¡ In Sea Bubble, two seahorses will clash. Who will arise? It's up to you

Sea Bubble has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.