Although sports games are one of the most popular genres on all platforms, there is one sport in particular that’s enormously popular: soccer games have proven that they are the kings of interactive entertainment. Here we’ve compiled a list of the best soccer games on Android, with special effort taken to point out those that go beyond typical competitive matches.
REAL FOOTBALL
Gameloft has managed to make a fun traditional soccer game that’s perfectly adapted to touch screen devices. The 2016 graphics might look a bit dated today, but that doesn’t mean its matches are any less entertaining. Although Real Football doesn’t stand out for its graphics, at least it can be enjoyed on any devices without too much trouble. [Download]
Making Soccer Star
Countless people around the world are obsessed with the luxurious lives of soccer stars, but not everyone that plays the sport is part of that fantasy world. Making Soccer Star is a pixelated game that lets you experience a rising star’s life in a humorous way. It definitely isn’t a traditional style game, but you’ll have to train your character and make critical decisions in each soccer match. [Download]
Top Eleven 2018
Soccer isn’t all about moving players around the pitch, it can also involve managing your team from the sidelines. This Android game inspired by Football Manager features all kinds of details to sort through as you manage all aspects of a soccer team: making tactical decisions, choosing training regiments, drafting and selling players, and even improving your facilities so you can accelerate your race to the top. [Download]
Flick Kick Goalkeeper
Goalkeepers have always been the odd men out on the field for several reasons: they’re the only ones that can touch the ball with their hands, their kit is different from the rest of the team’s, and they always reside between the goal posts. But their role is incredibly important, and you’ll have to take it over in Flick Kick Goalkeeper. You have to stop all kinds of shots aimed at your net, with several special situations that give the game a little extra play time. [Download]
Top Stars Football
We can’t miss out on an opportunity to recommend the Hearthstone of soccer. This fun strategy game puts you into PVP duels right on your mobile device. Top Stars Football is an excellent card game that’s nothing like the standard medieval fantasy titles of the genre. [Download]
Soccer Star 2018 Top Leagues
Instead of controlling an entire team, Soccer Star give you direct control over a single player in the match. It’s similar to what you’ll find in Making Soccer Star, but this time much more realistic. You can play for some of the biggest teams in the world and improve your character with training and new equipment. It’s a great game that features some spectacular graphics. [Download]
Dream League Soccer 2018
This great title by First Touch puts you right into traditional soccer matches with controls that have been perfectly adapted to mobile devices. But don’t let the apparent simplicity of the controls fool you – you can perform all kinds of tricks and maneuvers. In addition to standard matches, you can also bring a new team from relative obscurity to worldwide fame. [Download]
FIFA Mobile
It’s unlikely that anyone hasn’t heard of the incredibly popular FIFA series. This version for mobile devices has been popular for several years now thanks to yearly updates and addictive gameplay that has you creating a team and leading it as far as you possibly can. The latest season features many improvements, and you’ll have so much fun with EA’s franchise that you’ll be shouting SIIIUUUUUUU. [Download]
Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team
If you’re tired of traditional soccer matches, there’s nothing like running for miles and miles in this fantastic anime adaptation. Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team lets you play through the adventures of Oliver Atom (Tsubasa Ozora) and company in spectacular football matches. It’s more of an RPG than a sports game, but Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team features many of the special shots that fans everywhere attempted to emulate when they were young. [Download]
PES 2018
The PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER series has released several editions throughout its history. Often the new editions have nothing to do with the previous ones, but Konami has managed to find a great home for their games on mobile devices. PES 2018 is one of the best soccer games available on Android, and it’s an excellent and comprehensive title that lets you enjoy all of the excitement of real soccer matches. [Download]