Best Football (Soccer) 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 (Soccer) game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,893 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,337 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 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 #2 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,896 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).

3. despelote

A slice-of-life adventure about childhood and the magical grip soccer held over the people of Quito, Ecuador in 2001.

despelote has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 466 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

4. Football Manager 2024

Build a world-class team ready to dominate your rivals in football’s most prestigious competitions. Progress never stops when you’re pursuing footballing greatness.

Football Manager 2024 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,945 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,605 positive reviews and 2,340 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 2024 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

5. INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road

The latest entry in the character collection and football simulation RPG series, "Inazuma Eleven!" With an original story featuring new main characters, over 5,400 players from across the series' history to collect and train, as well as exciting online tournaments, you can play the game your way!

INAZUMA ELEVEN: Victory Road has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,328 positive reviews and 441 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $69.99 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.

6. Football Manager 2014

Football Manager 2014 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,891 positive reviews and 244 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.

7. Bang Average Football – Play, Manage, Create

Celebrate the beautiful game in Bang Average Football, a fast-paced, easy-to-learn arcade football game for 1-4 players. Play with friends in co-op and PvP multiplayer, turn an underdog team into champions as player-manager in Story mode, or design your own teams, leagues, and tournaments.

Bang Average Football – Play, Manage, Create has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 264 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

8. Toasterball

A ball, two goals and... toasters! Welcome to Toasterball. Play against your friends in this physics-based multiplayer sports game, where toasters are athletes, bread flies everywhere and the gameplay changes every time you score a goal!

Toasterball has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 322 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 2023

Build your dream squad, outsmart your rivals and experience the thrill of big European nights in the UEFA Champions League. Your journey towards footballing glory awaits.

Football Manager 2023 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,772 positive reviews and 2,013 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

10. 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 #10 spot for the best Football (Soccer) games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,301 positive reviews and 3,394 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).