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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Football Manager 26 down to the 30 that fit the “Sports” category. Football Manager 2022, Football Manager 2021 and Skate top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Football Manager 26.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 2025Dev Sports Interactive

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Within the “Sports” category, the closest game to Football Manager 26 is Football Manager 2022 — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. Football Manager 2021 and Skate follow close behind.

#1Football Manager 202267 #2Football Manager 202167 #3Skate67 #4Football Manager 202067 #5Football Manager 202467

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The best sports games like Football Manager 26

30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Football Manager 26. Each one has been evaluated across 4 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Football Manager 2022Closest overall match

67

Football Manager 2022

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldManagementSkill Tree

Steam👍 93%· 22KRAWG👍 82%· 49IGDB90· 2OC86· 42

Year 2021Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~40hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Shared with Football Manager 26: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and resource management

M22 brings new, progressive ways to find that winning edge, instil your footballing style and earn it for the fans. Pack includes an FM 'Coaching Planner' to take your tactical planning and squad building to the next level.

Same studio: Sports Interactive.

#2Football Manager 2021

67

Football Manager 2021

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerManagementIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 24KRAWG👍 85%· 78MC82IGDB88· 3OC85· 38

Year 2020Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~49hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Football Manager 26, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management and visual isometric

FM21 empowers you like never before to develop your managerial prowess, play the beautiful game your way and reach elite status. Dynamic, true-to-life management experiences deliver football authenticity like no other game can.

Same studio: Sports Interactive.

67

Skate

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

IGDB87· 5

Year 2007Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Football Manager 26, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

It predates Football Manager 26 by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

#4Football Manager 2020

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Football Manager 2020

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerSoloManagement

Steam👍 89%· 32KRAWG👍 85%· 117MC84IGDB89· 2OC86· 31

Year 2019Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~29hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Football Manager 26, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: resource management

Pre-Purchase Offer About the GameSave the talk for the touchline and walk down the tunnel to a living, breathing football world with you at the very heart of it – this is a world where your opinion matters! Talkers talk – but managers make things happen, and ours a special breed.

Same studio: Sports Interactive.

#5Football Manager 2024

67

Football Manager 2024

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerManagementIsometric3D

Steam👍 92%· 28KRAWG👍 81%· 21IGDB84· 2OC83· 37

Year 2023Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~54hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Football Manager 26, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management, visual isometric and visual 3d

Step into the shoes of a real boss and write your own football story in Football Manager 2024, the most complete edition in the series yet. Whether you’re a manager who likes to build from the bottom or prefers to chase immediate glory, the perfect challenge awaits.

Same studio: Sports Interactive.

#6Football Manager 2023

67

Football Manager 2023

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerManagementFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 20KRAWG👍 78%· 37IGDB83· 2OC83· 32

Year 2022Dev Sports Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Football Manager 26, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: resource management, visual first person and visual third person

In Football Manager 2023, it’s not just about picking tactics or crafting a team. It’s about taking on challenges and writing history as you establish your own style. Delve into unrivalled depth and detail as you take charge at your club.

Same studio: Sports Interactive.

Steam Epic Nintendo

#7FIFA Soccer 12

67

FIFA Soccer 12

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerIsometric2D

IGDB84· 9

Year 2011Dev EA Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Football Manager 26: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual 2d

It predates Football Manager 26 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

#8Pro Evolution Soccer 2013

67

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerIsometric2D

IGDB79· 9

Year 2012Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Football Manager 26, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual 2d

It predates Football Manager 26 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

#9eFootball PES 2020

67

eFootball PES 2020

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerSoloFree to Play

Steam👍 71%· 26KRAWG👍 52%· 205MC82OC81· 71

Year 2019Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Football Manager 26, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play

Pre-order now to receive exclusive myClub content for PES 2020*: • Andres Iniesta - 10 match loan • 1000 myClub coins The STANDARD EDITION also comes with the following myClub content*: • Ronaldinho 2019 - 10 match loan • Lionel Messi - 10 match loan • Premium Agent (3 Players) x 10 weeks • 3 Player Contract Renewals x 10 weeks PES 2020 LEGEND EDITION comes with the following myClub content*:…

67

NBA 2K19

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerThird Person

Steam👍 39%· 23KIGDB82· 9OC81· 76

Year 2018Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Football Manager 26, expect deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person

Steam PS Nintendo

67

FIFA 99

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerIsometricThird Person

Year 1998Dev EA Sports · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Shared with Football Manager 26: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and visual third person

It predates Football Manager 26 by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

#12Worms Pinball

67

Worms Pinball

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerMeleeCasualFirst Person

Steam👍 52%· 507RAWG👍 15%· 40

Year 2011Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Shared with Football Manager 26: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, melee combat and visual first person

Worms Pinball is a modified version of Team 17’s game Addiction Pinball. The PC version was initially released in 1998 and PlayStation port in 2000. While Addiction Pinball had two playable tables: one based on Worms and one on World Rally Fever. The Worms pinball version included only the first one.

It predates Football Manager 26 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

#13Golf With Your Friends

65

Golf With Your Friends

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

MultiplayerSoloCo-opTacticalCasual

Steam👍 88%· 73KRAWG👍 81%· 372MC69IGDB72· 4OC67· 26

Year 2016Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Football Manager 26, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, combat tactical and co op

Golf With Your Friends is an entertaining, challenging, multiplayer mini golf game for up to 12 players. The game currently has 6 levels containing 18 holes each. The controls are simple and the game is designed for the user to be able to host or join a game within a few seconds.

It predates Football Manager 26 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

64

Pong

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerPvPIsometric

Year 1972Dev AtariOn PC

✓ Like Football Manager 26, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: PvP competition and visual isometric

It predates Football Manager 26 by 53 years, with what that implies technically.

63

NBA 2K17

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person

Steam👍 54%· 8.8KIGDB85· 13OC88· 54

Year 2016Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Football Manager 26, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with co op and visual third person

It predates Football Manager 26 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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