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Non-League Manager

89% positive of 74 Steam reviews

Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Black Cannon Studios.

About the game

Manage one of over 1,000 real non-league clubs through the English football pyramid. Day jobs, ground grading, gate receipts, cup runs, and a world where clubs can fold around you. Football management at its most real.

Tagged by players

Football (Soccer)
Sports
Simulation
Strategy
Immersive Sim
Text-Based
Choices Matter
Realistic
Open World

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Non-League Manager

89% positive of 74 Steam reviews

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Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Black Cannon Studios.

About the game

Tagged by players

Football (Soccer)
Sports
Simulation
Strategy
Immersive Sim
Text-Based
Choices Matter
Realistic
Open World

What players say

Recommended
I wanted to play through at least two full seasons before writing a review, just to make sure I had a proper feel for how the game develops over time rather than judging it on first impressions alone. After doing that, I can comfortably recommend Non-League Manager. What struck me most is how much the game reminds me of the classic era of Football Manager. The presentation, the overall feel, and the level of…
17 h played when written. 7 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Note: I'm recommending this game as an early access game. If this was the finished product I wouldn't recommend it at this price point. Positives Scouting involves what feels like actual scouting. Scouting teams you play against, slowly learning about the good players. Diving into the statistics from various leagues to find hidden gems. Looking at pools of local players rather than signing random Brazilians. The…
25 h played when written. 5 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
an absolute chore. i have given it 60 hours . so many flaws with transfer and loan system from season 2 onwards it takes ages to roll from one day to the next, tranfer negotiations are pointless because players stick to their initial demand until you agree or talks collapse, you take over a struggling club and win your first 8games but they sack you anyway because the clubs expected position was higher, even though…
66 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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