Rank 01Why this
Same lighthearted mood as Soccer Story.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- 2020
Games like Soccer Story
- 16 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to Soccer Story: Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, Kopanito All-Stars Soccer, Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition, Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure, and Dodgeball Academia. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03- $16.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
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Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure
Why this: Shares mini games with Soccer Story.
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Dodgeball Academia
Why this: Shares side quests with Soccer Story.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Soccer Story
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Same whimsical mood as Soccer Story.
- 78% of 69 reviews
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: PanicBarn
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 42% of 48 reviews
- Genres: Action, Sports, Adventure, Simulation, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Charming pixel art aesthetic
- Easy to learn controls
- Soccer as a narrative tool
- Lighthearted
- Whimsical
- Difficulty slider
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Why this: Same lighthearted mood as Soccer Story.
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Why this: Shares mini games with Soccer Story.
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Soccer Story.
Nice Day for Fishing
Why this: Shares fetch quests and side quests with Soccer Story.
About Soccer Story
The closest matches to Soccer Story: Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, Kopanito All-Stars Soccer, Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition, Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure, and Dodgeball Academia. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Soccer Story is your kind of game, the closest matches are Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, Kopanito All-Stars Soccer and Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as lighthearted and whimsical, and single out its difficulty slider and fetch quests. 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.
About Soccer Story: The world might as well be over - Soccer Inc. has closed down every local stadium, team and tournament. What kind of world can survive without the beautiful game? Thankfully a magical soccer ball has chosen you, our Savior of Soccer!
Is Soccer Story worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 48 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 2).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 5 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Charming pixel art aesthetic
- Easy to learn controls
- Soccer as a narrative tool
- Varied mini games and puzzles
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game is exactly the type of game I'm looking for, but the author abandoned it in a fairly unfinished state. If the game ever got fixed I could consider revising this review, but as it stands, it's just not a working game.”
“so much potential, but a lot to fix. The story is fun, I love the idea of a soccer RPG. The matches are absurdly difficult (including the very first one against "toddlers") and the bot behavior is extremely frustrating. I'm not a *pro* at…”
People who play it also play: Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, Kopanito All-Stars Soccer, Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition
Frequently asked about Soccer Story
Can I run it?
Is Soccer Story verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Soccer Story is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Soccer Story cost?
Soccer Story is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Soccer Story have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Soccer Story supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Soccer Story?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Soccer Story are Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, Kopanito All-Stars Soccer, Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition.
Who developed Soccer Story?
Soccer Story was developed by PanicBarn and published by No More Robots.