WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027 Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-09-18
  • Rich customization and creative mode
  • Improved transfer negotiations
  • Faster weekly progression
  • Minimal changes from predecessor
  • Poor new player onboarding
  • Financial struggles in new clubs
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Sample precision
Helpful reviews
79%
Unhelpful reviews
21%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
128
Negative points
25
Gameplay points
95
Perf. points
0
Rec. points
20
Misc points
41
Point
Rich customization and creative mode
Description
The creative mode and career customization options are very good, allowing deep engagement with tactics, transfers, and training. The game is open to custom data and modifications.
Importance
91%
Improved transfer negotiations
Description
The new negotiation system makes transfers more realistic and dynamic, with AI clubs actively competing. Player search is also faster and more engaging.
Importance
88%
Faster weekly progression
Description
Multiple reviewers highlight that the weekly schedule moves much faster than in the predecessor, respecting players' time. This eliminates the feeling of being stuck in a week for eternities.
Importance
84%
Many small fixes and improvements
Description
Numerous small changes and bug fixes contribute to a great overall experience. Elementarily important things were corrected and the game feels well reworked.
Importance
76%
Huge world and database
Description
The game offers a huge world with additional leagues, countries, and over 200 simulatable countries. Configurable league depths and expanded database add depth.
Importance
72%
Detailed match presentation
Description
Match presentation is better and more variable, with 3D views, various cameras, replays, and slow motion. Thousands of new match scenes show which skills are decisive.
Importance
69%
Fast and engaging game flow
Description
The game flow is excellent, allowing deep engagement without taking too long. A season can be played in one evening and progress is quick while still managing many things.
Importance
67%
Good value and price
Description
The game is offered at an unbeatable price. It provides a real football manager feeling and is a spiritual successor to Anstoss 3.
Importance
63%
Improved UI and quality of life
Description
The interface is clearer with configurable side menus and statistics. Many new comfort functions and settings are available, and controls feel fluid and smooth.
Importance
60%
Expanded tactical options
Description
More tactical choices are available, with clearer information about the effects of decisions. Player abilities and tactics now have a noticeable impact on match scenes.
Importance
58%
Player development and youth system
Description
The possibilities to develop players are loved, with youth areas, scouting days, camps, and training plans. Player development trees and relationships add depth.
Importance
56%
Strong career and club options
Description
Various career options include choosing a club, founding your own club, or a coach career. The club founding feature allows promotion from fifth to first league.
Importance
56%
Immersive manager life simulation
Description
The manager's private life simulation, including family, children, and even divorce, adds immersion. Features like building stadiums and club grounds enhance the experience.
Importance
53%
Enhanced statistics and analysis
Description
More statistics and detailed analysis are available, including squad analysis showing age structure, skills, and expected playing time. The statistics department has massively increased.
Importance
53%
Good multiplayer handling
Description
Multiplayer transfer negotiation ensures the better offer wins instead of the first player grabbing all best players. Hotseat mode supports up to four players.
Importance
30%
Realistic AI squad management
Description
AI teams manage their squads more realistically and are active in the transfer market. They also change tactics during matches to react to results.
Importance
25%
Runs well on multiple platforms
Description
The game runs on Linux with Proton and on Steam Deck. Technical and visual improvements include 21:9 support and over 12,000 player portraits.
Importance
22%
Enjoyable sound and music
Description
Sound and music are enjoyable to listen to in the background and do not get boring. This adds to the overall immersive experience.
Importance
12%
Positive developer engagement
Description
The developer, Gerald Köhler, works on his work and responds to the community. This is appreciated by players.
Importance
12%
Pets in the game
Description
Players' pets are included in the game, adding a unique and fun detail to the simulation.
Importance
11%