Front Office Football Eight

Text-based American football management with drafts, trades, and playbooks

Solecismic Software · Released Nov 23, 2016

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 281
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 21; peak 24h 36
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 5 years ago; Feb 20, 2021

What is Front Office Football Eight?

This text-based American football simulation puts you in charge of a team's roster and finances as its general manager. You trade and draft players, negotiate contracts, set ticket prices, and plan stadiums. You can also create playbooks, set depth charts, and call plays in single-player or commissioner-run multiplayer leagues.

For you if...

+you like managing football rosters through drafts and contracts
+you want to create playbooks and call plays
+you enjoy balancing team finances with on-field goals

Not for you if...

−you want visual football action instead of text-based management
−you prefer simple roster decisions over contracts and drafting

What players say

84% of 281 reviews are positive

One player praises the depth of roster building, financial management, and play-calling. Many others criticize confusing menus and limited guidance, while some question the realism of simulated results.