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PureFootball · Published by PureFootball
Mixed — 61% positive (18 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Pure Football 2018 is an American Football Simulator where you play GM, Coach, and Player. Play through endless seasons as you master player contracts, assembling your coaching staff, free agency, and the draft. Lead your players come game time or use the advanced game simulation system.
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Simulation, Early Access, Sports · 2018 · More £5 - £15 games
Dive into the strategic depths of American football as you manage teams from every angle. In Pure Football 2018, your decisions shape seasons and define championships through meticulous contract negotiations and smart roster building.
About this game
Note:
Controller is advised for game play but not required. Main menu currently requires a mouse.
About the Game
Pure Football 2018 is a fully featured American Football Simulator that draws inspiration from the classic football games of the 2000's.Get back to Pure Football
Get away from the animation based modern football games where linebackers have 10 foot verticals and corners have eyes in the back of their head and get back to real football.
Get back to a Franchise mode with personality
In Pure Football, General Managers and Coaches have personalities and tendencies. Different coaches run different schemes which need different players. General Managers trying to fill those needs have different philosophies on how to do so. Are they aggressive in free agency? Do they reach in the draft? Are they willing to trade away their future for a chance to win the championship now? Watch as your league evolves as Coaches and General Managers get hired and fired around the league.
Get Back to Football Roots
Pure Football 2018 is set in the age of leather helmets and classic uniforms. Dive into the 1930's styled office with music from another time. Enjoy the classic feel with modern game play.
Customize your way of playing
Play your seasons with the including teams or use the custom roster editor to make your own leagues, teams, players, and coaches. Check out the forums to share yours or try someone else's.
Included Features
- One time Exhibition Games
- Endless Franchise Mode
- Full 16 Game Seasons With Playoffs
- Realistic Football Gameplay
- Trading
- Drafting
- Free Agency
- Dynamic Contracts
- Full Roster and Depth Chart Control
- Coach and Front Office Personnel
- Weekly League News
- Yearly Player Awards
- Player Stat Tracking
- Authentic Playbooks
- More to come!
Updates before Full Release
There are two categories of updates: planned and hopeful. Planned updates are going to be done and released in a very timely manner. Hopeful updates are features that I want to add but there may be limitations that can't be overcome- this game game is being made by one person. If you want features that aren't included in the list, please post on the forums!Planned Features
- Custom Draft Classes
- UI Updates
- Field/Surroundings Overhaul
- Improving the Passing System
- Improving how Player Stats effect all aspects of gameplay
Hopeful Features
- Multiplayer
- Improved Blocking System (Run and Pass)
- Complete Controller Support for Franchise Menus
- Animation Improvements
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Dual Core 3 GHz
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 10 Compatible with at least 1.5 GB of video memory
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update 0.5.8(b)
Added bull-rush and swim for defensive lineman that are "Star" players. Strength focused lineman have a chance to bull-rush while athletic and technique lineman will swim. The animations aren't in yet, but the results of the moves are.Read full article on Community Announcements (Duddee)Patch NotesOfficial
Update 0.5.7
Fixed player overall not showing properly in the depth chart during games. Made small changes to blocking and pass rush. I'm currently tinkering with pass rush moves for the D-Line that may come in the next patch.Read full article on Community Announcements (Duddee)Patch NotesOfficial
Update 0.5.6
Changed the background of the checkboxes in the playcalling menus. The new UI was making them hard to see. Made small changes to the Runningback AI and Safety AIRead full article on Community Announcements (Duddee)Patch NotesOfficial
Update 0.5.5
Fixed an issue that was happening behind the scenes with AI that should increase performance. Fixed the mouse staying on screen after choosing a play on defense. Added player nameplates underneath players that are controlled by the player or when viewing routes before plays.Read full article on Community Announcements (Duddee)Patch NotesOfficial
Update 0.5.4
Updated the scoreboard and playcalling UI. It is much cleaner and easier to use with controllers.Read full article on Community Announcements (Duddee)






