Retro Bowl

Name: Retro Bowl
Rating: 4.8 (916571 reviews)
Author: New Star Games

By: New Star Games App

Play football like it's 1987!

Overview

Version:

1.6.45

Last updated: 2026-05-20

Features & Capabilities

Retro Bowl for Chrome is a retro-style football game that blends classic arcade vibes with modern roster management. You’ll handle press duties, fragile egos, and on-field play calls, while guiding your team toward the ultimate prize. The on-screen action is tight and nostalgic, inviting strategic thinking and a dash of showmanship.

Will you pass the grade and lift the Retro Bowl trophy?

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Sports Entertainment

By:

New Star Games

Rating:

4.80

(916,571) 6 ratings

Version:

1.6.45 Last updated: 2026-05-20

Version code:

885737784

Creation date:

2020-01-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

70.13MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-26

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 444 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#2 in Football Favorites #5 in The Best Games to Play Offline #7 in Essential Sports Games #3 in football keyword 16 ▲ 2#48 in basketball keyword 22 ▲ 4

Other platforms

Retro Bowl (v1.6.46)

9,949,597 4.58

(509,263)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

New Star Games

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retro-bowl/id1478902583

User Reviews

Retro Bowl is lauded for its nostalgic retro vibe, offline play, deep replayability, and simple visuals, with strong value due to no ads. However, users report purchase restoration issues, want more defensive features and realism (halftime stats, more positions), and note that the game can feel repetitive without new modes or celebrations.

Pros

Offline play without requiring Wi‑Fi, making it great for travel or commuting.
High replayability and depth (long-term progression with multiple seasons, drafts, and different saves).
Nostalgic retro feel that evokes classic football games like Tecmo Bowl.
Classic, accessible graphics and simple design that don’t rely on cutting-edge visuals.
No ads and minimal monetization, providing solid value.

Cons

In-app purchase issues: unlimited pass may not be redeemable and restoring purchases can fail.
Requests for more defense and realism (defensive gameplay options, more positions, halftime stats) across reviews.
Can become repetitive over time; players want more celebrations, practice modes, or additional gameplay variety.
(Optional) Occasional platform-specific fixes needed (e.g., Mac support) could improve accessibility.

Recent reviews

You should make it where you can buy credits, but anyways it’s the best game

by Cl*****, 2026-08-20

I downloaded this game, and was surprised to find out that this game has no adds whatsoever. The only negative thing is…..nothing I can’t find any FIVE STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥