Be the QB. Run the season. Win it all.
Retro Football is a free online pixel art football game inspired by classic 8-bit NES sports games. You play as the quarterback, choosing plays and executing them on a top-down football field. Manage your team through a full 10-game season, earn XP, and upgrade your players to compete for the championship.
After selecting a pass play, your receivers run routes on the field. Move your cursor or tap to aim, then click or tap to throw the ball. If the ball lands closest to a receiver, it is a catch. If a defender is closest, it is an interception. Otherwise, the pass is incomplete.
After each game, you earn XP based on your performance: 50 base points, plus 10 per touchdown, 5 per first down, minus 10 per interception. Spend 100 XP per upgrade level on Arm Strength, Receiver Speed, O-Line blocking, or Runner Speed. Each upgrade has 5 levels.
Win 8 or more games out of 10 to earn the championship. A perfect 10-0 record earns the rare Perfect Season achievement and an S-tier MVP rating.
Last updated: March 2026