Single-player games like Master Manager
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Master Manager, 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 Master Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Master Manager.
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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Retro Manager
Single-player alternative to Master Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Master Manager.
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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F11 Football Manager
Single-player alternative to Master Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Master Manager.
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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World Football 2030
Single-player alternative to Master Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Master Manager.
A football strategy game where every match is fully simulated. Choose a national team, set the formation and tactics, then watch your decisions play out on the pitch. You don’t control the players directly, your job is to prepare, adapt, and lead your nation to the world title.
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Ukrainian Soccer ( any two points directed towards the net can score )
Single-player alternative to Master Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Master Manager.
This game allows to create scoring opportunities from many angles simultaneously what makes for a dynamic and exciting play. Direct any two points from your team towards the opponent's net and score. First party to score wins. It also features three board designs with zoom.
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Motion Soccer PRO
Single-player alternative to Master Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Master Manager.
Play, coach or referee the same 11v11 football match in VR. Motion Soccer lets you experience the game as a first-person player, a sideline coach or the referee on the pitch. Includes full seasons and multiplayer matches from 1v1 up to 11v11.
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Calcio Totale
Single-player alternative to Master Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Master Manager.
A football management game with an old-school spirit but a fresh perspective: choose from 100 Italian clubs and build your career as a chief executive. Oversee finances, transfers, staff, facilities and marketing; delegate the sporting side or take Full Control.
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Football Fictional World Simulator
Single-player alternative to Master Manager — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Strategy with Master Manager.
A solo-developed, text-based football management game focused on transfer windows and building your squad before each season. Simulate around 30,000 matches in about ten minutes, use the flexible Data Editor, and follow football history for centuries.