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Mark Stables · Published by Metaguard Studios LLC · Official site ↗
Positive — 100% positive (15 reviews) · 56 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A fast-paced retro football management game inspired by the 90s. Build your squad, tweak tactics, and watch matches unfold minute-by-minute.
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Simulation, Strategy, Sports · 2026 · More under £5 games
About this game
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About the Game
⚽ A Football Manager… Reimagined in the 90's
Retro Manager brings back the golden era of football management — stripped down, fast, and addictive.
No bloated menus. No waiting hours per season.
Just pure decision-making, tactics, and results.
🎮 Instant, Addictive Gameplay
Play full seasons in a fraction of the time
Jump in and out of matches with Flash Results
Real-time match commentary keeps every game alive
🧠 Tactical Control That Matters
Choose your style: Tiki-Taka, Direct, Long Ball etc
Adjust formations and lineups on the fly
Make substitutions that actually change outcomes
📊 Dynamic Match Engine
Matches aren’t just random — they’re driven by:
Attack vs Defence battles
Midfield control and momentum swings
Form, tactics, and player quality
Watch the game evolve minute-by-minute with a live momentum system.
🔥 Squad Building & Management
Sign players and build your ideal team
Manage contracts and squad depth
Discover rising stars and in-form players
🕹️ Built for Fans of Classic Management Games
Inspired by the early days of football management sims, Retro Manager focuses on:
Speed
Simplicity
Pure gameplay
🚀 Just One More Match…
Easy to pick up. Impossible to put down.
🛠️ Ongoing Development - Coming soon!!
Retro Manager is actively evolving with new features planned throughout development, including:
Playable German, Italian, Spanish and French leagues
Alternative languages
Steam achievements/Leaderboards
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System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics: Integrated graphics (DX11-capable)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 64-bit OS required
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated GPU optional (integrated is fine)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 64-bit OS required
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Penalty Shootouts, Playoff Improvements & More
This update brings watchable penalty shootouts, improved playoff rules, more realistic transfers, smarter opponents, and plenty of match-day polish.Penalty ShootoutsCup, continental, and playoff ties that go to penalties now remain on the pitch.The match clock changes to PENS during a shootout.Watch each named penalty being scored, saved, or missed, followed by the winning celebration.Selecting Flash to Full Time will still skip the penalty sequence.You can watch shootouts, but you cannot choose or take the penalties yourself yet.PlayoffsPlayoff semi-finals are now played over two legs.Playoff finals remain a single match.There is no away-goals rule.First legs end after 90 minutes.If a tie remains level after 90 minutes in the second leg, it proceeds to extra time and penalties.Transfers & Player ValuesTop players at major clubs now command more realistic transfer fees, reaching around £20 million.Lower-division players remain affordable and attainable.Winter transfers and loans now add one history entry for each club involved.Players can now be shortlisted directly from the scout-report popup.Match ImprovementsOpponents select their Best XI at kickoff, accounting for fitness, returning players, and recent signings.Opponents will no longer start injured or suspended players.Hybrid wide/central players are now more comfortable playing both on the flank and through the middle.Match squads can now include seven substitutes, with a maximum of five substitutions allowed.Full-time screens now display club crests, goalscorers, and missed penalties.New celebration screens have been added for league, cup, and other competition victories.Match Theatre PolishPlayer positions are displayed more clearly, including central positions.Sent-off players are now shown in red.The shout header now matches the styling used throughout the rest of the match screen.Long stadium names wrap correctly instead of covering buttons.Your club and players are now easier to identify.Results & World ...Read full article on Community Announcements (retromanager90)Patch NotesOfficial
Language Bug Fix
Bug fixRead full article on Community Announcements (retromanager90)Patch NotesOfficial
Last Aug Update
-Improved staff screen - abilities, slots, roles etc-Improved best xI layout-easily swap between player profiles-Increased star size in profiles-Adjusted fixtures to give more of a home/away balance-Removed pointless assistant shouts-Improved alignment of manager shouts in game-Filters added to fixtures screen-Added venue to match day screen-Improved alignment of half time screen-Color coding on match day player ratings-Added attendance to match day screen-Assistant recommendation improvements-Italian language support addedRead full article on Community Announcements (retromanager90)Patch NotesOfficial
Update
Fixed player match ratings in other active countriesPrevented game from pausing on opposing team’s injuriesFixed too many yellow card bugAdded player stats view to squad screenAdjusted match transparenciesReduced toast popup duration.Finally resolved drag to swap bugAdded facilities news category in newsYou players no longer show up in marketRead full article on Community Announcements (retromanager90)Patch NotesOfficial
August Bug Fixes and Updates
-Fixed easy loan bug-Hid release and transfer status for loan players-Added on/off options for weekly results and transfers-Improved auto XI bench and intelligence-Added option to disable click to swap-Fixed drag to swap-Added interested players toggle to market screen-Fixed bug where top 50 players only shows players from my team not the leagues active in the game-Fixed substitution bugs - players subbed in can change position, confirm substitution renamed to confirm changes-Fixed manager stats not updating in real time-Auto XI always selects a bench GK-Negotiations for transfers/contracts/loans break down after continued disagreement-Review of toast popup messages performed with unnecessary removed-Undo button on substitutions-Drag to swap enabled in match tactics screen-General Bug fixesRead full article on Community Announcements (retromanager90)
