Single-player games like Soccer Manager 2026
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Soccer Manager 2026, 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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Soccer Manager 2022
Single-player alternative to Soccer Manager 2026 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Free To Play with Soccer Manager 2026.
Sign official FIFPRO licensed players and compete to become the ultimate football manager!
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Soccer Manager 2021
Single-player alternative to Soccer Manager 2026 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Free To Play with Soccer Manager 2026.
Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2021. Take a football team to the top and test your management skills against the best, or help a struggling team fight for glory!
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Master Manager
Single-player alternative to Soccer Manager 2026 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Soccer Manager 2026.
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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Retro Manager
Single-player alternative to Soccer Manager 2026 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Soccer Manager 2026.
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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Motion Soccer PRO
Single-player alternative to Soccer Manager 2026 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Soccer Manager 2026.
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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Football Manager 2022
Single-player alternative to Soccer Manager 2026 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Soccer Manager 2026.
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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Cricket Management 26
Single-player alternative to Soccer Manager 2026 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Soccer Manager 2026.
Build your cricketing dynasty in a deep and immersive cricket management simulation. Manage tactics, transfers, finances, player development and matchday strategy across multiple formats including T20, One Day and red-ball cricket.
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Offside Deal: Football At Any Cost
Single-player alternative to Soccer Manager 2026 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports with Soccer Manager 2026.
A football management game about building a squad, shaping tactics and surviving dramatic dressing room events where chemistry, results and narrative events decide your fate.
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Football Manager 26
Single-player alternative to Soccer Manager 2026 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Soccer Manager 2026.
Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.