FIFA International Soccer
FIFA International Soccer is a 1993 sports game developed by EA Sports. It brought association football to consoles with a distinctive isometric viewpoint, letting players control national teams in matches with a focus on accessible, fast-paced action and fluid, sprite-based player animation.
The game distinguished itself with its then-novel angled perspective and smooth presentation, aiming to capture the flow, excitement and atmosphere of real football, complete with crowd noise and commentary-style touches. Its accessible controls, multiple difficulty settings and strong multiplayer appeal helped it stand out among sports titles of the era, even though it launched without official player names due to licensing at the time.
FIFA International Soccer launched what became one of the best-selling and longest-running sports franchises in gaming history, released annually for decades. The original marked the humble beginnings of a series that would come to dominate football gaming.
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Modern alternatives to FIFA International Soccer, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| eFootball | Free + in-app purchases | Steam Deck Playable | PC, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox |
| EA Sports FC Mobile | Free + in-app purchases | Not on Steam | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet |
| Sociable Soccer Champions Indie | € 14,99 | Steam Deck Untested | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| EA Sports FC 25 | € 69,99 + in-app purchases | Not on Steam | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition Indie | € 12,99 | Steam Deck Untested | PC, Switch |
eFootball
Free + in-app purchasesKonami's free-to-play successor to Pro Evolution Soccer, the long-standing rival to the FIFA line.
eFootball runs on PC, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, Switch.
EA Sports FC Mobile
Free + in-app purchasesThe free-to-play mobile version for phones and tablets.
EA Sports FC Mobile runs on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. Not available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
Sociable Soccer Champions Indie
€ 14,99Jon Hare's modern take on Sensible Soccer, all instant arcade football with no menus in the way.
Sociable Soccer Champions runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
EA Sports FC 25
€ 69,99 + in-app purchasesThe current annual football sim (the renamed FIFA series).
EA Sports FC 25 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition Indie
€ 12,99A fast, retro-styled indie arcade football game.
Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition runs on PC, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox.
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