NUTMEG! A Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager (2026)

- Developer
- Sumo Digital, Sumo Digital Academy
- Publisher
- Secret Mode
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Simulation, Sports, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 390 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 13 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
a nostalgic blend of strategic deckbuilding and fast-paced tactical football management through the 80s and 90s
deckbuildingnostalgicstrategicfast-pacedtacticalsimulationretro
What players say
Players love the nostalgic retro presentation and the unique blend of deckbuilding with football management, calling it addictive and fun. However, many criticize the heavy reliance on RNG, with unfair random events and predetermined-seeming match results that make player choices feel meaningless. The UI navigation frustrates some, while others praise it as simple and easy to pick up.
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