Single-player games like College Bowl
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to College Bowl, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Legend Bowl
Single-player alternative to College Bowl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with College Bowl.
Legend Bowl is a throwback to the classic 8-bit and 16-bit football games of the past. Take to the gridiron and fight your way to becoming a football legend! Enjoy sim-style gameplay, realistic weather, detailed stats, franchise mode, tournament mode, fully customizable rosters, and much much more!
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Mutant Football League
Single-player alternative to College Bowl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with College Bowl.
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.
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Bowl Bound College Football
Single-player alternative to College Bowl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with College Bowl.
One of the best college football simulation engines available, Bowl Bound College Football is the simulation game college football fans have been waiting for!
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Madden NFL 22
Single-player alternative to College Bowl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with College Bowl.
Madden NFL 22 is where gameday happens. All-new features in Franchise include staff management, an enhanced scenario engine, and weekly strategy. Share avatar progress and player class between Face of The Franchise and The Yard with unified progression.
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Football Coach: College Dynasty
Single-player alternative to College Bowl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with College Bowl.
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!
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Pro Strategy Football 2021
Single-player alternative to College Bowl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with College Bowl.
[NOT THE LATEST VERSION!! See Pro Strategy Football 2022]
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Super Mega Baseball 3
Single-player alternative to College Bowl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with College Bowl.
Run up the score in a relaxed slugfest or push the limits of your reflexes in this refined baseball simulator. The third entry in the series features all-new Franchise and Online Leagues modes, major graphical enhancements, and on-field additions including pickoffs and situational player traits.
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Axis Football 2023
Single-player alternative to College Bowl — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with College Bowl.
Axis Football is a simulation-style football game featuring the industry's best franchise mode, massive customization, and realistic gameplay.