Pound for Pound (2026)

Developer: Pound for Pound Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Early Access
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 96 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a tense, number-crunching business sim where every contract and matchup decision feels high-stakes

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What players say

Players love the simulation and world-building, but they are clear that the early-access game needs more features. Complaints target a bad ranking system, tedious free agent scrolling, and the lack of a hall of fame. Players are split on whether it is better than older MMA sims.

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