New Star Manager (2018)

Developer: New Star Games Ltd.
Publisher: Five Aces Publishing Ltd.
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Sports
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 522 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You feel like the strategic backbone of a soccer club, methodically building up a struggling team into champions through careful management and tactical decisions.

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What players say

Players describe it as a casual management game with simple mechanics, where you start from the bottom division and work your way up. The two standout features are an active attack control system and a card system, which some compare to a mobile game port. Reviews also mention a persistent interview system that forces you to learn staff and player names.

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