Underplayed Gems

Football Rising:Zero to Hero (2026)

Football Rising:Zero to Hero cover
Developer
Den Spade
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Sports
Rating
4.7 of 5, 46 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A grind-to-glory career simulation where you juggle football progression, romantic relationships, and generational legacy all at once.

career simulationstory-drivenrelationship buildingmulti-generationalgrindingambitiouslife simulationsports

What players say

Players describe it as a repetitive but oddly addictive simulation that plays like a mobile game, with minimal graphics and AI-generated art. The developers are praised for quick bug fixes, though the game feels overpriced at full retail and progression can become trivial due to a transfer fee bug.

Screenshots

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