Single-player games like Football Manager 2024
Below are 21 single-player Steam games similar to Football Manager 2024, 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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Football Manager 2022
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
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.
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Football Manager 2023
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
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.
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Master Manager
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Football Manager 2024.
You are the manager of a football club, determine its future by making the best decisions regarding tactics, training, player contracts, sponsorship deals and infrastructure. Watch your players performing on our amazing 2d match engine.
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Hakan's War Manager
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Football Manager 2024.
Manage your commanders like a sports team. Scout & train your commanders, set tactics, and outsmart rivals to become champion of the War League. It's like Football Manager, but with armies!
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F11 Football Manager
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
Manage your own club in F11 Football Manager. Sign players, upgrade the stadium, negotiate sponsorships and devise tactics to lead your team to glory. Do you have what it takes to be the best football manager?
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Retro Manager
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Football Manager 2024.
A fast-paced retro football management game inspired by the 90s. Build your squad, tweak tactics, and watch matches unfold minute-by-minute.
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Pro Football
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Football Manager 2024.
Relive the thrill of football management with Pro Football! Inspired by the classic football managers from 90's, this title invites you to dive into the exciting world of football. A masterpiece of strategy and sports management that challenges your ability to lead your team to glory.
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Player's Eleven - A Football Manager Game
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
No unnecessary complexity, no endless menus: Startelf is a football management game focused on transfers, squad building, and the decisions that truly matter.
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Majesty 2
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the kingdom Ardania. At your service are your loyal and somewhat obnoxious subordinates, who have their own minds about how things should be done. In fact, Majesty is the only game where your heroes decide on their own what should be done and when, leaving you to try to control them through...
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Football Manager 2011
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
Football Manager 2011 is the latest iteration of the award-winning, multi-million selling Football Manager franchise.
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eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Football Manager 2024.
Celebrate 25 years of PES with the eFootball PES 2021 Season Update* - available at a special anniversary price!
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Football Manager 2020
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
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.
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Hearts of Iron IV
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
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Crusader Kings III
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
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Crusader Kings II
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
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Defenders of Ardania
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Football Manager 2024.
A next-generation tower defense game set in the rich fantasy world of Majesty, but with a twist.
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Football Manager 26
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Football Manager 2024.
Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.
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Football Manager 2021
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
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.
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Football Manager 2017
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
Take control of your favourite football team in Football Manager 2017, the most realistic and immersive football management game to date. It’s the closest thing to doing the job for real!
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Football Manager 2019
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
Simulation gaming perfected. Create your unique footballing story by taking charge of the club you love. Complete control of this stunningly realistic game world is yours - every decision in your hands, or yours to delegate. Your call, your way, your story. Everything you've ever dreamed of!
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Eastside Hockey Manager
Single-player alternative to Football Manager 2024 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Football Manager 2024.
EHM offers fans the most realistic, in-depth and immersive simulation of hockey management available, giving them the chance to manage either club or country in any of the world’s top hockey-playing nations.