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Slammer Soccer Turns Prison Rivalries Into Football Management

Official Steam artwork for Slammer Soccer

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Official Steam artwork for Slammer Soccer
Slammer Soccer | Official Steam artwork

Football management is already full of difficult personalities and awkward decisions. Slammer Soccer takes the concept behind bars, handing players responsibility for a prison team trying to rise through the ranks.

Recruit from the yard

Players select inmates for their squad, develop their abilities and build a tactical system around their strengths. Match days involve watching play unfold, making substitutions and adjusting tactics as the contest develops.

More than results

Managing a prison football side introduces unusual pressures, from trading inmates to surviving rivalries and making difficult choices about how to improve performance. The hand-drawn presentation leans into the game’s offbeat premise.

A demo before kick-off

The solo developer replied to Coloured Static Press with the project. Steam lists a free demo and a planned 1 December 2026 release, although release schedules can change. This feature is based on the developer’s submission and store information rather than hands-on testing.

Developer: Big Gun Blazing. Visit the official Steam page.

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