NUTMEG! A Nostalgic Deckbuilding Football Manager

Simulation· Sports· Football (Soccer)· Deckbuilding

Released Mar 2026

NUTMEG! is a nostalgic football manager game with a deckbuilding twist, set in the '80s and '90s. Relive the days when the tackles were as hard as the mullets were long and football was about football.

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Evaluation

NUTMEG! launched on March 26, 2026 and has been actively developed since release. The developer shipped a sequence of post-launch updates: bug-fix patches 1.1 (April 7, 2026), 1.2 (May 18, 2026), and hotfix 1.2.1 (May 20, 2026), followed by a major free content update — 'The Cupdate' (Update 1.3) on June 11, 2026 — which added an entirely new knockout cup tournament (the Egg Cup), seven new scenarios based on historic international matches, a new random events system, a formation editor, new difficulty modes, and a host of community-requested improvements. A further bug-fix patch (1.4) shipped on June 18, 2026. Most recently, on August 13, 2026, the developer released Patch 1.4.1, adding a new option to unlock all teams from the start — a long-requested feature. Crucially, the August 13 post closes with: "The future of NUTMEG! is bright, and we cannot wait to share more..." — a clear signal from the developer that additional content is being planned or worked on, even if nothing specific has been named. The update cadence (a major content drop roughly 11 weeks after launch, sustained patches throughout, and active communication as recently as August 13, 2026) confirms the game is in a period of ongoing post-launch development.

Evidence

Patch 1.4.1 adds highly-requested 'unlock all teams' feature. Post ends with 'The future of NUTMEG! is bright, and we cannot wait to share more...' — a direct developer signal that further content is coming.

news post · Aug 13, 2026 source development ongoing

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Major free content update 'The Cupdate' (Update 1.3) shipped, adding the Egg Cup knockout tournament, seven new scenarios, a random events system, formation editor, new difficulty modes, and community-requested features.

news post · Jun 11, 2026 source content shipped

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Developer

Sumo Digital

Publisher

Secret Mode

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Simulation Football (Soccer)Deckbuilding Sports Card Battler Strategy Management Text-Based 2D Card Game Tactical Tabletop Old School Stylized Retro

About this game

Deckbuilding goes in two-footed on football management!

Become the gaffer of a classic football team and embark on a nostalgic 20-year journey up and down the English football Divisions through the 1980s and 1990s.

A Game of Two Halves

Pick your line-up and formations, and challenge the opposition in a fast-paced card battler with three points on the line in every match.

Move the Goalposts

The only football game where getting cards is a good thing! Earn card packs by completing challenges. Combine cards to enhance your deck and bully the other team off the pitch.

Get Your Head in the Game

Route one? Tiki-taka? Counter-attacking? Refine skills and strategies in training to earn extra card packs and humble your opponents when Saturday comes.

Keep Your Eye on the Ball

Pick your club, manage player transfers, scout and develop youth talent, and scrap for every place across four Divisions.

Get Stuck In

Manage the entire club from your desk. Control the finances, talk with the press, and hire and fire backroom staff. Don't get too distracted by any retro games on the computer...

Big Game Player

Immerse yourself in some of the most iconic eras of English football. Unlock new clubs each season and decide whether to be a journeyman manager or a one-club hero.

Charity Donations

Your support will help make a lasting impact, as Nutmeg has teamed up with both the Joey Beauchamp Foundation and the Dalian Atkinson Legacy Trust as our official charity partners. £0.05 from every sale will be donated to each of our charity partners.

Named in honour of former Oxford United player Joey Beauchamp, The Joey Beauchamp Foundation aims to address the pressing need for mental health support and awareness within the Oxfordshire community via collaboration and community engagement.

The Dalian Atkinson Legacy Fund, established by the family of the former Aston Villa, Ipswich Town, and Sheffield Wednesday player, is dedicated to celebrating Dalian’s lifelong passion for sports and its positive impact on our community. The aim of the fund is to inspire young people to actively participate in sports, fostering their growth and well-being.