Kevin Toms Football Star Manager Launches on Steam August 14
The godfather of football management games is back. Kevin Toms, the original creator of the genre, is bringing his classic approach to PC with Kevin Toms Football Star Manager, releasing on Steam August 14, 2025 — right as the Premier League kicks off.
Originally available on mobile, this reimagined version delivers exactly what Toms fans expect: fast, addictive gameplay that doesn’t demand high-end hardware or hours of commitment. It’s a football management sim distilled to its retro roots, without sacrificing strategic depth.
You’ll manage your club through four divisions, compete in domestic and European cups, and deal with the highs and lows of promotion and relegation. The transfer market is alive and risky, tactics must be set, player fitness has consequences, and financial decisions matter.
It’s simple on the surface, but layered where it counts. Loan deals can fund crucial transfers. Morale boosts are limited, but can turn a season. Younger players can grow, older ones fade, and your strategy will need to evolve across seasons.
Matches are presented in stylised text and graphic highlights — a direct callback to the 8-bit era, but tweaked just enough to keep it visually engaging.
Customisation is also built in. You can rename teams, players, and kits, letting you recreate your dream league or rewrite football history entirely.
With the move to Steam, Toms has added key quality of life improvements that make the gameplay loop smoother and more satisfying than ever. It’s still quick to learn, but now even harder to quit.
If modern football sims feel bloated or overwhelming, Kevin Toms Football Star Manager offers a refreshing throwback. Nostalgic, bite-sized, and full of heart — this is one for the purists.
Wishlist it now ahead of its August 14 Steam launch.
