Cricket Captain 2018 (2018)

Developer: Childish Things Ltd
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 72 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 27 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You pore over stats and make tactical decisions in a detailed, methodical cricket management sim.

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What players say

Players are split on Cricket Captain 2018. Some find it addictive and the best cricket management sim available, especially praising the deep historical database and improved 3D highlights. Others say the match engine feels random, tactics have little effect, and the game has barely changed across yearly releases.

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