Cricket Captain 2019 (2019)

Developer: Childish Things Ltd
Genres: Simulation, Sports
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 88 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 23 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A data-driven management sim where you meticulously plan tactics and track statistics over a cricket season.

simulationstrategicdetailedmanagementstatisticalmethodicalcompetitive

What players say

Players are sharply divided. Long-time fans call it the only cricket management sim worth playing and praise the database updates and new World XI mode. But many others say the game is a cash grab with barely any changes from year to year, a dated match engine, no player attributes, and a white-ball mode that feels broken and random.

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