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The best new mobile sports games of 2020

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The best new mobile sports games of 2020

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Why play sports in real life when you could just play some on your mobile device? I am not a huge sports fan, however, I do find sports games to be fun! As it’s been cold outside, I’ve not even wanted to go out, so surely playing sports digitally makes sense. There are lots of different sports games in the mobile space, from those that take a real sport and create a realistic game around them, to others that simply have you managing teams or games inspired by various sports - but with their own twists and spins on them. We've created this list of the best new mobile sports games of 2020 so that you don't' have to look too far to find your next favourite game.

Whether you play actual sports or prefer to just play the digital version, there are so many different sports-inspired games or games just about sports! Many new ones came out in 2020, and we've gathered together what we consider the best of the best into this list for you. We've got everything from hockey to wrestling, and there's even a bit of climbing in there too. 

Anyway, hit the big blue button below to head onto our list and find out what are, in our opinion, the best mobile sports games of 2020.

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1
Retro Bowl

Developer: New Star Games
Publisher: New Star Games
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Sports
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Retro Bowl

Retro Bowl is a pixel-version of American football, complete with roster management, interacting with the press, keeping your team motivated and planning out strategy in the field. You’ll be looking to become the best football team of all time, winning the Retro Bowl itself. There are prizes to be won, situations you will need to deal with, and even egos that will be shattered in the time it takes to play the game.

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2
Rowdy City Wrestling

Developer: Colin Lane
Publisher: Colin Lane
Available on: iOS
Genre: Sports
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Rowdy City Wrestling

If becoming a colourful wrestler is your dream, Rowdy City Wrestling is the game for you. Starting off in Rowdy City, where you start as a nobody, training in a gym, before fighting your way towards the RCW World Championships to make a name for yourself! Fights happen in 1v1 matches, 6 person brawls and royal rumble events - you will need to invest in yourself, possibly get a part-time job, and watch out when walking through the streets...

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3
Football Manager 2021 Mobile

Publisher: Sega
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Simulation, Sports
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Football Manager 2021 Mobile

Football Manager 2021 allows you to create a team and bring them to the top - choosing football players that actually play within the Premier League. You will need to be tactical, making sure your team is playing in the best way possible and ensuring that the players you have work well together. If you've ever fancied yourself as a manager, this is the game to test out your skills.

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4
Crux: A Climbing Game

Publisher: M1ndg4mes Studio
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Simulation, Sports
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Crux: A Climbing Game

Crux is a game about rock climbing, where you have to plan your route and then execute it, to dominate the wall you are trying to get up. You are able to swipe on the screen to move your hands or feet to a new hold, but these holds only let you hang on for so long, meaning you have to keep on moving! There are plenty of challenges in this game, and it’s a great version of rock climbing - quite serious as well - for mobile devices.

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5
Rumble Hockey

Publisher: Frogmind Games
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Sports
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Rumble Hockey

A less realistic game then the previous ones on the list, Rumble Hockey is a physics-based, action game where you are, in fact, playing hockey as wild animal characters! As you build up combos and create strategies to score a goal in the game, you will need to take on real time, action PVP rounds, to make sure that your plans actually happen and you become the best Hockey team out there.

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Jupiter Hadley
Jupiter Hadley
Jupiter is a prolific indie game journalist with a focus on smaller indie gems. She covers thousands of game jams and indie games on her YouTube channel, letting every game have a moment in the spotlight. She runs indiegamejams.com, a calendar of all of the game jams going on in the world, and judges many jams and events. You can find her on Twitter as @Jupiter_Hadley