Review · Simulation · macOS · PC · iOS
Football Manager Touch 2017
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 21 May 2026
macOS · PC · iOS · Linux
SEGA · 2016
LumiScore
68/100
Good
Growth (BDS)
53
Risk (RIS)
6
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
E10+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.88 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.15 | |
Football Manager Touch 2017 offers a deep and engaging strategic experience, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and long-term planning skills through complex team management and tactical decisions. Players engage with extensive data, enhancing reading comprehension and mathematical reasoning. The game provides a realistic simulation of football management, allowing for the transfer of learned principles to real-world understanding of sports.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.13 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risks are minimal, as the game contains no manipulative monetization, social risks, or concerning content. The game's deep engagement could lead to extended play sessions, but it offers natural stopping points and does not penalize breaks.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.