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Retro Bowl

Retro Bowl

Android Sports New Star Games Ltd
4.6 Popularity

Addictive strategy game with clan battles

System Requirements

Updated
August 14, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 5.0++
Package Name
com.newstargames.retrobowl

So here's my honest take on Retro Bowl. I've tested a bunch of sports strategy games and this one's definitely one of the better ones. The gameplay has a nice balance of team management and in-game decision making. I like the retro aesthetic and the gameplay is addictive without being too complicated. The clan battles and ability to compete against your friends are also a nice touch. The main downside is that it can get a bit repetitive after a while, and the progression system feels a little grindy at higher levels. But for a free-to-play game, Retro Bowl delivers a pretty solid experience.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Clan battles and competitive mode are a lot of fun
  • Easy to pick up but still has some depth and complexity

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets repetitive after a while
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
  • Progression system feels a bit grindy
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
4.6 /5
based on 507,165 reviews
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Description

Been playing Retro Bowl for a couple months now. It’s basically a retro-style football management game where you build up your team and take them all the way to the championship. Pretty solid app if you’re into sports strategy games.

Here’s what you do: You’ve got a roster of players that you can recruit and train. There’s also a whole coaching/management side where you gotta keep your players happy and deal with the press. And on game day, you actually call the plays and try to lead your team to victory. It’s got a nice retro pixel art style that I dig.

Look, if you’re into sports sims or just want a fun strategy game, you’ll probably like Retro Bowl. It’s not perfect – the upgrades take forever at higher levels and the ads can be annoying if you don’t pay. But overall it does the job and is worth checking out.

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