Behold the Kickmen similar games & best alternatives

Behold the Kickmen

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

BEHOLD THE KICKMEN is a football game made by someone who has no understanding of, or interest in, what is affectionately known as "The Wonderful Game". Start at the bottom of the Big Boring Football Spreadsheet and grind your way up to become the best at the football anyone's ever seen.

What works
  • Humorous and unique take on football
  • Engaging story mode with witty dialogue
  • Accessible yet skillful gameplay
  • Good progression and upgrade systems
  • Excellent value for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Single-player only, no multiplayer
  • Some control and ui quirks
  • Limited long-term replayability
  • Ai can be inconsistent
  • Lack of customization options

What to play next

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Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Behold the Kickmen: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Status.

Why this game works

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