Bang Average Football – Play, Manage, Create

Released May 2024

Celebrate the beautiful game in Bang Average Football, a fast-paced, easy-to-learn arcade football game for 1-4 players. Play with friends in co-op and PvP multiplayer, turn an underdog team into champions as player-manager in Story mode, or design your own teams, leagues, and tournaments.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $11.99

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Evaluation

Bang Average Football launched on May 10, 2024 and has been actively maintained and expanded since. The developer shipped a substantial first major content update — version 1.1 — on June 26, 2025, adding a full Tournaments mode, expanded Story mode content (including a new King's Cup competition and alternate ending), custom content creation tools, and Steam Workshop integration. This followed over a year of steady feature patches and bug fixes post-launch, including co-op Story mode support (October 2024), new language localizations (September 2024), and regular hotfixes throughout. On September 3, 2025, the developer announced a new publishing partnership with Secret Mode, with the developer explicitly stating that "fans of Bang Average Football are really going to enjoy what we've got planned for the future." This signals continued development intent. New kit types and in-game sponsors were also delivered as part of that announcement. The most recent developer communication was a bug fix update on October 1, 2025. No specific future content has been named or announced beyond the publisher partnership statement, but the game has demonstrated a clear pattern of sustained post-launch development, and the new publisher relationship suggests ongoing support. The game's content history — frequent patches, one major update, and now a new publisher committed to growing the game — points to continued active development.

Evidence

Developer announced a new publisher partnership with Secret Mode, with the developer stating fans will 'enjoy what we've got planned for the future,' signaling ongoing development plans.

news post · Sep 3, 2025 source development ongoing

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Version 1.1, the game's first major content update since launch, released with Tournaments mode, expanded Story mode, custom content tools, and Steam Workshop support.

news post · Jun 26, 2025 source content shipped

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Details

Developer

ruairi dx

Publisher

Secret Mode

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

Football (Soccer)Sports RPG Arcade Indie Pixel Graphics Local Multiplayer Character Customization 2D Retro Cute Linear Story Rich Casual Colorful

About this game

Bang Average Football is the ultimate football game for fans of the beautiful (and sometimes not-so-beautiful) game!

Featuring fast-paced arcade matches and easy-to-learn mechanics, Bang Average Football is the perfect game for players of all skill levels. Choose from a range of men's and women's teams or design your own. Play with and against friends in local multiplayer or go for glory as both player and football manager in the single-player, RPG Story mode.

With simple controls and classic top-down arcade gameplay, Bang Average Football is the ultimate football experience!

Story Mode

Join a washed-up, rock bottom football club as player… and instantly get promoted to the football manager position! As the player-manager, guide them through the ranks to the coveted top division.

Learn how to manage the whole football club: make transfers, upgrade the stadium, secure sponsorships, and engage with fans to maximise the club's all-important Reputation.

Visit other towns and football clubs around the country between matches, completing quests for NPCs and undertaking training drills to improve your abilities. Will you become National Champions and conquer the King’s Cup?

Tournament Mode

Create your own football tournament in a stand-alone mode! Make any combination of groups, divisions, and knockout rounds, using any mix of teams and settings, to construct and conquer your own competitions. Throw all your teams into one giant mega-league or recreate your favourite real-world football tournament from years gone by.

Steam Workshop & Custom Content

Design your own player databases, and teams for Quick Matches and Tournaments, or personalise your Story mode hero with a variety of hairstyles and facial hair designs. Share your designs and football databases with others… and import the best football creations from around the world in seconds.

Features

Local multiplayer for 1-4 players
25 teams and 1,000+ male and female players
Rich team and character creation tools
Deep tactical options, including custom formations and team instructions
Steam Workshop integration: share and download teams, leagues, tournaments, and more
Export replays as gifs with one click and immortalize your unbelievable top-bins efforts
Comprehensive accessibility settings, including button remapping, controller assists, and visual options including high contrast modes for colour blind players