Underplayed Gems

Football Referee Simulator (2024)

Football Referee Simulator cover
Developer
Vladimir Pliashkun
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Sports
Rating
4.5 of 5, 518 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You are a referee making real-time calls that shape the match, progressing from lower divisions to legendary status.

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What players say

Players enjoy the unique concept of refereeing soccer matches, but many criticize the heavy use of AI-generated art and dialogue. The game is simple and best for short sessions, though the user interface and offside detection have issues.

Screenshots

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