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"Retro Soccer 96: Stylish Football Sim Now on Android"

Author:Kristen Update:May 01,2025

As Monday dawns, many of you in the United States might still be reeling from the Super Bowl excitement, but across the continent and beyond, it's another type of football that's capturing our hearts. For fans of the beautiful game, Retro Soccer 96 is now available on Google Play and is ready to steal your attention.

Don't let its unassuming visuals fool you; Retro Soccer 96 packs a surprising depth of gameplay that focuses on the pure joy of football. With its simple controls and graphics, you'll be executing slides, tackles, diving headers, and curling shots with the finesse of a professional player.

Despite its homage to Simple Soccer, Retro Soccer 96 is anything but simple. Dive into World Cup and Euro Tournament matchups from 1986 to 1996, customize your own cups, leagues, or friendlies, and experience varying skill levels for each team, all grounded in historical real-world data.

Retro Soccer 96 gameplay screenshotSimply football Retro Soccer 96 aims for simplicity but doesn't skimp on the features you'd expect from a classic soccer simulator. The resurgence of games like this reflects a yearning for the simpler times when football simulations were all about the numbers and the gameplay, rather than flashy graphics or big-name teams. In today's world of high-definition visuals and fantasy-like elements, Retro Soccer 96 offers a refreshing return to the roots of the sport.

If you're craving more sports simulations, explore our curated list of over 20 of the best sports games for iOS and Android to find your next favorite.