Best Football (American) 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 (American) game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,317 positive reviews and 1,556 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 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 #2 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 783 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.24 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).

3. 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 #3 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,658 positive reviews and 1,586 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).

4. Football Manager 2014

Football Manager 2014 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,902 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.

5. 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 #5 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 571,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506,350 positive reviews and 65,132 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.

6. 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 #6 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,298 positive reviews and 3,413 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).

7. 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 #7 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 728 positive reviews and 52 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.

8. 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 #8 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,808 positive reviews and 1,661 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).

9. Sunday Rivals

Easy to pickup, hard hitting, fully customizable arcade football is back with Sunday Rivals! Battle high-octane offenses and bone crushing tacklers in the harshest weather conditions to bring home championship glory!

Sunday Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Football (American) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 247 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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.

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.