Youth Academy (2026)

Developer: Oba Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Sports
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 43 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a methodical cycle of scouting, training, and simulated matches where you build up young football talent over time

simulationstrategicaddictivesystematicprogression-focusedmanagementsports

What players say

Players are split on Youth Academy. Some enjoy it as a casual autobattler to play in the background, but many others find it unfinished and buggy, with corrupted player stats ruining matches and little to actually do.

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