eFootball

Konami

Rank: #4 / 16
Released: 2021
Studio: Konami
Genre: association football video game

At a glance

eFootball is Konami's free-to-play soccer game, evolved from PES, with matches against AI or online opponents. Start with a club or national team, sign players ranging from current stars to legends, and develop players through matches. A step-by-step tutorial introduces the controls, while Smart Assist is intended to help newcomers make plays without complex commands. Competitive options include PvP and a division-based eFootball League with ten tiers. The game also lists Friend Matches and co-op matches with up to three players per side. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP, online PvP, split-screen PvP, co-op, online co-op, split-screen co-op, and cross-platform multiplayer. It is listed for Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S; Steam lists Windows. The description says it has surpassed one billion downloads and invites players to compete with users around the world.

Who it is for

Suited to soccer players who want to build a team, play against AI or online opponents, or set up friend and co-op matches.

What is good

Free to play.
Tutorial and Smart Assist support newcomers.
eFootball League has ten tiers.
Co-op matches allow up to three players per side.

What to know first

The listed Steam platform is Windows.
The game includes online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer.

Verdict

eFootball offers team selection, player signings, development, and several ways to play matches. Its tutorial and Smart Assist are aimed at newcomers, while online PvP, league play, and co-op offer options for returning players and friends.