Axis Football 2019

Axis Football 2019

Released Sep 2019

Axis Football is an American football simulation featuring immersive gameplay, a deep franchise mode, and extensive customization.

69% positive · 117 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
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Steam $9.99
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Evaluation

Axis Football 2019 launched on September 27, 2019. Axis Games operates on an annual release model, shipping a new standalone game each year rather than expanding the previous one indefinitely. Following its launch, the game received several gameplay and bug-fix patches through mid-to-late 2020 (versions 2.1 through 2.7, the last of which shipped on September 22, 2020). Shortly after that final patch, Axis Football 2020 launched on October 7, 2020 as a separate Steam product, effectively superseding the 2019 edition. Axis Football 2021 then launched on August 26, 2021, continuing the annual pattern. There have been no developer communications about Axis Football 2019 since September 22, 2020 — the game has been in maintenance silence for years. Given the annual release model, Axis Football 2019 was effectively completed and succeeded by its sequels. The last content update for this specific edition was version 2.7 on September 22, 2020.
Evidence
Axis Football 2021 launched on Steam, continuing the developer's annual release model and confirming no return to the 2019 edition.
news post · Aug 26, 2021 source development ending
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Axis Football 2020 launched as a separate standalone product on Steam, superseding the 2019 edition.
news post · Oct 7, 2020 source development ending
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Axis Games
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Axis Football is back with loads of upgrades and improvements!

New in Axis Football 2019:
  • Massively improved performance, framerate, and smoothness of gameplay
  • Complete 16-position coaching staffs, including scouts, position coaches, and coordinators
  • Detailed Coach Badge system
  • In-depth scouting system for recruiting new players
  • Customizable practice strategy system to help shape the development of your players
  • Facilities Management
  • Financial Reports
  • Team Morale
  • Officially licensed soundtrack
  • More than doubled the size of the defensive playbook
  • Redesigned drafting system featuring a team guide and draft summary
  • Ability to trade draft picks
  • Complete game summaries for every game played
  • Streamlined player contracts
  • Ability to spectate all playoff games
  • New stadiums
  • Pre-game coin toss
  • New player and coach portraits
  • Clock management plays (spike, kneel)

Game Modes:
  • Player vs AI
  • Coach Mode
  • Spectator Mode
  • Local Player vs Player
  • Franchise Mode

Game Features:
  • In-game uniform, player, and team editor
  • 36 Teams
  • Stylized playbooks, featuring 2,000+ plays and 50+ formations
  • Hot routes, audibles, coaching strategies, shifts and more
  • Aimed or traditional icon passing
  • Jukes, spins, dives, and loads other player moves

Franchise Mode Features:
  • Player contracts
  • Trades
  • Injuries
  • Practice squads
  • Free agency
  • Retiring players
  • Weekly and yearly awards
  • Dynamic, tiered league structure with playoffs, promotions, and relegations
  • Unlimited seasons
  • 16 week seasons
  • Player progressions based on performance, age, potential, and playtime
  • End of season drafts
  • Season-long team stats
  • Individual league leader stats
  • Franchise stats
  • Depth chart control
  • Play, coach, spectate, or simulate matches
  • League and team schedule viewer
  • Spectate other matches
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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