When assessing the various sports that appeal to American audiences, soccer isn’t near the top of the list.
The beautiful game has always been a widely followed sport in Europe, but it has failed to achieve similar status in this part of the world. It’s certainly growing, though.
For soccer fans, soccer games that are based on the sport are particularly appealing.
Some titles task players with unleashing their inner Sir Alex Ferguson as they aim to dominate the Premier League and mount a challenge in the Champions League, while other releases enable players to play along as their heroes, such as Lionel Messi, and score screamers from outside of the box and get involved in full-blooded duels across the pitch.
Given the popularity of the sport, there certainly isn’t a shortage of viable soccer-related games to get stuck into. They’re accessible on a wide selection of gaming platforms, too.
Let’s take a look at some of them below.
Sports Interactive’s Football Manager 2023 Is Hard to Fault
One of the most popular soccer management games around the world, Football Manager 2023 is an undeniable masterpiece. Given the extensive detail that is on offer in the game, managers have a lot to unpack here.
While the game might seem a tad overwhelming at the beginning, once you navigate your way around it you’ll find a range of detailed features that make this much-loved product what it is today.
You send the scouts to obscure leagues, you’re responsible for training, tactics have to be effective, press conferences must be conducted properly, and you ultimately face the sack if these tasks - and others - aren’t carried out to the required standard.
EA FC 24 Is Coming in September
At the time of writing, EA FC 24 isn’t available to play yet, but it promises to be a fantastic game to experience. Essentially replacing the FIFA franchise, big things are expected of EA FC 24.
Despite the loss of FIFA branding, the game looks set to smash records and pull in gamers from around the world as they look to shoot their way to glory through options like Ultimate Team and the variety of online game modes that made the FIFA franchise so attractive.
The inclusion of women’s teams will appeal to millions, while improvements around gameplay and graphics are expected to help the game stand out even more. EA FC 24 is definitely worth keeping tabs on.
NetEnt’s Football: Champions Cup is a Pleasure to Play
A game that has been entertaining soccer supporters around the world since 2016, the beautiful game is gorgeously depicted in this one as players game away while crowd noises occur in the background, symbols like a soccer ball and a golden trophy are discovered, and the compelling gameplay continues to keep them entertained.
A straightforward game to grasp, NetEnt’s Football: Champions Cup is definitely worth checking out.
Dream League Soccer Is a Solid Mobile Release
One of the most appealing aspects of mobile gaming is its portable nature, allowing gamers to play a variety of titles on the move as and when they want to.
For soccer supporters, Dream League Soccer is a title that appeals on mobile right now, with the game’s engaging story mode impressing gaming audiences, particularly as players can build a club from scratch and then play against their rivals in an online environment.
It might not be as realistic as the aforementioned Football Manager 2023, but Dream League Soccer is definitely fun to play.
