Rank 01Why this
Same retro mood as Maximum Football.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Games like Maximum Football
- 14 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Maximum Football also play
The closest matches to Maximum Football: Legend Bowl, Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020, Axis Football 2023, eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT, and Football Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares team customization with Maximum Football.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2020
Rank 03Why this
Same competitive mood as Maximum Football.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2022
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Maximum Football
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Maximum Entertainment
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 62% of 1,253 reviews
- Genres: Sports, Simulation, Free To Play
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Customization is off the charts
- Deep team and player editing
- Fresh taste of different football
- Challenging
- Competitive
- Contemplative
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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Legend Bowl
Why this: Same retro mood as Maximum Football.
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Why this: Shares team customization with Maximum Football.
More from Maximum Entertainment
Other recommendable Steam games by Maximum Entertainment, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Why this: Same competitive mood as Maximum Football.
About Maximum Football
The closest matches to Maximum Football: Legend Bowl, Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020, Axis Football 2023, eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT, and Football Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Maximum Football is your kind of game, the closest matches are Legend Bowl, Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020 and Axis Football 2023 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, competitive and contemplative, and single out its depth chart editing and player dynasty management. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Maximum Football is a free-to-play sports simulation released in 2025 that enables players to experience both college and professional football within a unified game world. The game features extensive franchise and dynasty modes with tools for depth-chart editing, player management, and comprehensive team customization. Published by Maximum Entertainment, it runs at a playable level on Steam Deck. Players describe the experience as retro and challenging, appreciating the competitive simulation flow and deep editing options. Reviewers highlight that the early-access offering provides a fresh take on football gameplay, with particular praise for the stiff-arm mechanics and the depth of customization available across teams and players. The title holds a 62% positive rating from over 1,200 Steam reviews.
About Maximum Football: Forge your legacy in Maximum Football, where you can play both college and pro football in one shared universe. Recruit the next college superstar and take them into the pros to become a future Hall of Famer. Build your team with unparalleled in-game customization that gives you ultimate control.
Is Maximum Football worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 62% of 1,253 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 15 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 8 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Customization is off the charts
- Deep team and player editing
- Fresh taste of different football
- Promising early access experience
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I really want to like this because i hate madden so much but holy hell is this just not even close to being there. The UI is super cluttered and confusing. The animations are whack AF. My inputs for 90% of the defensive moves never…”
“Two major updates were actually downdates (July 28, 2025 + Sept 16, 2025) but as it stand it's : 5% fun 75% boredom/grind 20% frustration. No difficulties or slider options so mostly not challenging vs cpu ai. Frustrating online…”
People who play it also play: Legend Bowl, Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020, Axis Football 2023
Frequently asked about Maximum Football
Can I run it?
Does Maximum Football run on Steam Deck?
Maximum Football is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is Maximum Football free to play?
Yes — Maximum Football is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does Maximum Football have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Maximum Football supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Maximum Football?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Maximum Football are Legend Bowl, Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020, Axis Football 2023.
Who developed Maximum Football?
Maximum Football was developed by Maximum Entertainment.