Football Referee Simulator

You play as a football referee, starting with local matches and working toward higher-level competitions. Matches unfold in a simple, schematic 2D view, with players moving around the pitch and events appearing for you to judge.

React to incidents by deciding whether a foul occurred, who was responsible, what sanction to give, and which team gets possession. You can issue verbal warnings or cards, rule on goals and offside, set added time, and review some decisions with VAR.

Your decisions affect your post-match assessment and career progress, unlocking further leagues and tournaments. Other modes add a story-driven referee career or let you organize cup competitions by assigning referees; between matches, you can also follow news and emails and manage aspects of your character's life.

Players often enjoy the unusual chance to take the referee's role, finding the match decisions straightforward and satisfying, especially in short, casual sessions. Some also praise the story and the added referee-management mode. Recurring reservations are that incidents and decisions can feel repetitive over time, and that offside calls, VAR reviews, or unclear descriptions can make some judgments difficult.