Review · Simulation · macOS · PC · PlayStation 5
Football Manager 2023
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 21 May 2026
macOS · PC · PlayStation 5 · iOS · Nintendo Switch · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One
Sports Interactive · 2022
LumiScore
70/100
Recommended
Growth (BDS)
57
Risk (RIS)
11
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
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Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.86 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.37 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.15 | |
Football Manager 2023 offers deep strategic thinking, problem-solving, and resource management through its realistic simulation of football club operations. Players develop critical thinking and decision-making skills by managing tactics, finances, and player development. The game fosters creativity in crafting unique strategies and adapting to dynamic challenges.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.23 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While Football Manager 2023 is largely free from manipulative monetization and social risks, its immersive nature and open-ended gameplay could lead to extended play sessions. However, it features natural stopping points like match conclusions and season ends.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.