Games like Eastside Hockey Manager

86% positive from 1,371 reviewsReleased 2015Steam Deck Unsupported

What it is

Hockey management simulation. Manage rosters, coaches, and games with a 2D engine. Realistic, in-depth sports management.

What players liked

Players praise its historical depth and ability to create extended player narratives, much like a prequel to EA NHL.

The catch

Clumsy UI means constant back-and-forth between spreadsheet windows

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 1,371 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Eastside Hockey Manager

Super Blood Hockey

92% positive from 1,109 reviews20178% finish itDeck Verified

Super Blood Hockey is a retro arcade sports game featuring brutal, pixelated hockey action and team management. Players compete in violent matches and tournaments with a focus on strategy and over-the-top gore.

What players likedPlayers praise the fun, hours-long gameplay loop, though managing similar-looking teammates individually can be tedious.

Both are tagged Hockey, Sports and Management.

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Tape to Tape

92% positive from 3,617 reviews202345% finish itDeck Verified

Roguelite hockey simcade with team building and permanent upgrades. Fast-paced action with dynamic puck physics and emergent gameplay.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun, arcade-style hockey gameplay, reminiscent of "Hit the Ice," with roguelike mechanics keeping it fresh.

The catchYour own teammates and goalie play terribly while the opponent AI feels rigged to win.

Both are tagged Hockey and Sports.

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Slapshot

85% positive from 2,513 reviews2019

Slapshot is a free-to-play online multiplayer hockey game. Its physics-based gameplay emphasizes teamwork and stick control for a competitive feel.

The catchA tiny playerbase and no matchmaking drop newcomers straight into hardened veterans.

Both are tagged Hockey and Sports.

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Esports Godfather

91% positive from 4,503 reviews2024Deck Playable

Esports Godfather is a MOBA esports management simulation card game. Players build teams, devise strategies, and draft heroes to win championships.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique blend of genres, deep strategic combos, and the satisfying challenge of building a dominant team.

The catchMatches play themselves, with random misses and outcomes you cannot influence.

Both are tagged Sports, Management and Strategy.

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Punch Club 2: Fast Forward

83% positive from 4,453 reviews202332% finish itDeck Verified

This is a narrative-driven, cyberpunk fighting simulator where players train, fight, and make choices. The core loop involves improving fighter stats and techniques to progress through a story.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming pixel art, humor, and grindy strategy, comparing it to incremental games and 80s/90s action movies.

The catchThe loop of train, eat, sleep and work repeats for hours and turns into grind.

Both are tagged Sports, Management and Strategy.

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Football, Tactics & Glory

87% positive from 4,301 reviews20180% finish itDeck Verified

A turn-based football management simulation emphasizing tactical depth and player attribute transparency. Players make strategic decisions to control match outcomes and manage their club.

What players likedPlayers praise this game as an XCOM-like, turn-based football manager that offers surprising tactical depth and player investment.

The catchMatches come down to dice rolls, so good tactics still lose to bad luck.

Both are tagged Sports, Management and Strategy.

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