Check out our Monthly Survey Page to see what our users are running.
We do often include affiliate links to earn us some pennies. See more here.
I spoke to our friends at Mac Gamer HQ, who spoke to the developer of Sociable Soccer [Steam, Official Site] and it seems with enough demand a Linux and Mac version of the game could be made.

YouTube Thumbnail
YouTube videos require cookies, you must accept their cookies to view. View cookie preferences.
Accept Cookies & Show   Direct Link

Here's what the developer said to them:
QuoteWe would be happy to consider Mac/Linux versions of Sociable Soccer if we know the demand is sufficient.


If you're interested in showing your support, there's this post on Steam where you can make yourself count. Remember though, only post if interested in buying it. Don't inflate our numbers. I'm not as sceptical of these types of posts as I once was, as multiple titles have come to Linux thanks to people asking on Steam, so it can't hurt to try.

Jon Hare, one of the developers, helped to create Sensible World of Soccer, a game I spent many hours playing on the Amiga when I was younger. I'm pretty keen to see how this turns out, especially as they claim it's a little like Rocket League, with boots.

We don't really have any decent football games and no I'm not counting Football Manager, since that's a management sim. The gameplay from the trailer certainly makes it look like a sped-up version of Sensible World of Soccer, so it could be good fun.

About the game
QuoteFootball has never been so much fun, in this stunningly playable, adrenalin fuelled recreation of the beautiful game. Intuitive controls & lightning fast online play. A world of soccer is waiting for you.

The first in a new series of fast, fun easy to play sports games, Sociable Soccer© is a fusion of old fashioned arcade playability and modern technology, a serious sports game with a friendly face.

Using a secret formula to accurately speed up player selection, passing and tackling the ridiculously addictive gameplay stems from simple, familiar controls where every tenth of a second really counts.


Also, yes, I realise the start of the article reads a little like "a friend of a friend told me..." Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Tags: Sports, Steam
5 Likes
About the author -
author picture
I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly came back to check on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly. Find me on Mastodon.
See more from me
The comments on this article are closed.
23 comments
Page: 1/3»
  Go to:

MintedGamer Aug 21, 2017
Sensible Soccer was so much fun, and Linux needs a football game other than a sim, this would be AWESOME!

As you say, this could become another fun indie hit like Rocket League. Lets try to make it happen!
Perkeleen_Vittupää Aug 21, 2017
I recently commented on that Football Manager 2018 article:
Quote"This must be THE football game being a manager, but who to possibly bring Sensible Soccer Remastered (!) to existence...

This is quite it! Let's make it happen! Please!
Kohrias Aug 21, 2017
Will buy it as soon as it is on Linux. Just posted this on Steam as well.
Duckeenie Aug 21, 2017
Without first knowing what it will cost I can't guarantee I will buy it, it's definitely on my radar though.
Orkultus Aug 21, 2017
Another soccer game would be nice! I do enjoy Kopanito All-Stars as an alternative.
STiAT Aug 21, 2017
Hard to tell without a price tag on it. For 20-30 Euro - sure. For 60 - not so much.
slaapliedje Aug 21, 2017
I finally got around to buying Sensible Soccer for the Jaguar, haven't gotten around to playing it though! I am strying to remember the last time I played a computer soccer game.... may lbe the Atari 8bit or 2600...
PurplePerson Aug 21, 2017
I was more interested in this before watching the trailer. I loved Sensi on the Amiga, but not loving the look of this. Does it have to be so fast?
Pattedetable Aug 21, 2017
Looks nice! Soccer Simulator from the Quattro Sports compilation, one of my favourite games on the NES, was very similar to Sensible Soccer from what I can see. Hope this one comes to Linux!
STiAT Aug 21, 2017
If the developer is open to a port, we could send Ryan Gordon a hint to the developer :D ..
While you're here, please consider supporting GamingOnLinux on:

Reward Tiers: Patreon. Plain Donations: PayPal.

This ensures all of our main content remains totally free for everyone! Patreon supporters can also remove all adverts and sponsors! Supporting us helps bring good, fresh content. Without your continued support, we simply could not continue!

You can find even more ways to support us on this dedicated page any time. If you already are, thank you!
The comments on this article are closed.