Comparison guide
Football Manager 26 works because fast decisions, readable runs, and meaningful progression all click together. This guide starts from those signals and links you directly to our full reviews.
Picked by shared tags, review scores, short verdicts, and editorial fit. The list is curated rather than a purely automatic sort.
7.6Authentic biathlon sim with career and broadcast modes.
Nov 27, 2025
If you liked Football Manager 26, NGL Biathlon 2026 delivers familiar management, multiplayer and simulation for a seamless next pick. We scored it 7.6/10.
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7.1Beautiful city-builder marred by a rushed campaign and DRM woes.
Nov 12, 2025
Anno 117: Pax Romana leans into management, multiplayer and simulation, hitting the same notes that make Football Manager 26 click. We scored it 7.1/10.
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5.8Polished presentation, rough PC port, MUT‑focused
Aug 14, 2025
Shared strengths in multiplayer, simulation and sports make EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 an easy follow-up to Football Manager 26. We scored it 5.8/10.
8.7Cozy, grid‑free city builder — creative, relaxing, slightly buggy.
Sep 16, 2025
Town to City builds on management, simulation and strategy, giving Football Manager 26 fans a comparable feel. We scored it 8.7/10.
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8.6Cozy tavern sim with wild emergent chaos and deep decorating.
Nov 3, 2025
If you liked Football Manager 26, Tavern Keeper 🍻 delivers familiar management, simulation and strategy for a seamless next pick. We scored it 8.6/10.
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8.2Great visuals and breeding; polished but buggy and pricey.
Oct 21, 2025
Jurassic World Evolution 3 leans into management, simulation and strategy, hitting the same notes that make Football Manager 26 click. We scored it 8.2/10.
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8.2Courier-driven ancient warfare simulator
Jan 20, 2026
Shared strengths in simulation, strategy and tactical make Strategos an easy follow-up to Football Manager 26. We scored it 8.2/10.
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8.0Cozy factory sim with alchemy and shopkeeping.
Dec 11, 2025
Alchemy Factory builds on multiplayer, simulation and strategy, giving Football Manager 26 fans a comparable feel. We scored it 8.0/10.
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