# Retro Goal — Kick it 90s-style!

> Arcade soccer game with 16-bit graphics and team management. (iPhone/iPad app by New Star Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-goal/id1535765855 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [New Star Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/413849591)
- Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 28,453 App Store ratings · 1,324 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-goal/id1535765855/reviews.md

## What is Retro Goal?

RETRO GOAL is a fast and exciting mix of arcade Soccer action and simple team management, from the developers of hit sports games NEW STAR™ SOCCER and RETRO BOWL. 

With graphics inspired by the most beloved football games of 16-bit era and the accuracy of modern touchscreen controls, you'll be slotting away goal after goal with pixel-perfect precision. Choose a team from the world's favourite leagues and recruit the superstars, professionals and hotheads who will lead you to victory - then take full control on the pitch and make every touch count!

## Key features

- Arcade soccer action
- Simple team management
- 16-bit era inspired graphics
- Modern touchscreen controls
- Recruit star players
- Full on-pitch control

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bux x 5,000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bux x 1,000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Player | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bux x 1,000 + Free unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bux x 10,000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Outstanding Player | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bux x 10,000 + Free unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Player + Free unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Outstanding Player + Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #95 in Top Free · Sports (US App Store)
- #99 in Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

## What do users think of Retro Goal?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 👍 Variety of leagues and teams
- 👍 Enjoyable retro style
- 👍 Good management features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unfair 'chance missed' mechanic
- 💰 Expensive to maintain a good squad
- 🐛 Unrealistic player contracts
- 🐛 Overly punitive booking system
- 🐛 Difficulty balance issues
- 💰 Pay-to-continue model

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Achievements not tracking properly
- Glitches when switching teams
- Unrealistic player and team ratings
- Inconsistent referee decisions

**Most requested features**

- Player and team customization
- Dynamic difficulty settings
- Improved defense mechanics
- International competitions and tournaments
- Better contract and transfer systems
- More detailed player and team statistics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,324)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-goal/id1535765855/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Watch out for yellow cards

*2026-08-25, version 1.1.2*

Yellow cards are out of control, I play on difficult mode and get at least a yellow card every other match during simulated events. I get slide tackled 10 times a match by computer but get a yellow on the computer a handful times a season.  Not much fun to play anymore and I never slide tackle on my own as it an automatic yellow for me. If you have a red mist or chopper on your squad, forget it.

### 3/5 — Mid

*2026-08-24, version 1.1.2*

This game kinda pisses me off since whem the other team kickes the ball to the other side and I’m 2c away from the ball it’s like “chance missed”  they should add a mode u can also control true team without chance missed

### 1/5 — This game is hell

*2026-08-22, version 1.1.2*

Do I even need to say anything

### 2/5 — Y

*2026-08-22, version 1.1.2*

This game sucks I have no words but a little bit fun

### 5/5 — Great game

*2026-08-21, version 1.1.2*

Gives the whole retro vibe and is really addictive

### 5/5 — New animations

*2026-08-20, version 1.1.2*

There should be a chipping and maybe a power shot animation overall i think the game is great

### 5/5 — Love this game

*2026-08-18, version 1.1.2*

Pretty fun

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2026-08-13, version 1.1.2*

Update led to a bug that accelerated all contracts by a year, ruining my save.

### 5/5 — Good but not so good

*2026-08-13, version 1.1.2*

I really like this game,a lot,BUT I wish I could play the champions league because I’ve qualified to it by finishing first on the league but it doesn’t let me play it

### 2/5 — iOS 12

*2026-08-13, version 1.1.2*

It very good game played a lot. If it’s compatible with iOS 12 developer should made it work but it crashing right after it click to start.

## Frequently asked questions about Retro Goal

### What kind of gameplay does Retro Goal offer?

Retro Goal combines fast-paced arcade soccer action with simple team management. You'll experience gameplay inspired by classic 16-bit football games, featuring precise touchscreen controls for scoring goals and managing your squad.

### What are the key features of Retro Goal?

Key features include arcade-style soccer gameplay, simple team management, graphics inspired by the 16-bit era, accurate modern touchscreen controls, the ability to recruit star players, and full control on the pitch.

### Is Retro Goal free to play?

Yes, Retro Goal is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or acquire items within the game.

### What leagues can I choose from in Retro Goal?

You can choose a team from the world's favorite leagues. The game allows you to recruit players from these leagues to build a winning team and lead them to victory.

### What makes Retro Goal different from other soccer games?

Retro Goal stands out with its unique blend of 16-bit era inspired graphics and modern touchscreen controls, offering a nostalgic yet accessible arcade soccer experience. The simple team management aspect also adds a strategic layer to the action.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2026-07-15

•New Global Champions campaign added! Choose one of 48 international teams and shoot for glory!
•Setting added to the options screen for swapping back to the original character art.
•Fix for the game crashing when pressing one of the face buttons on certain game controllers.
•Fix for seasons or playoffs being skipped.
•Fix for lack of variety in players' Boyhood teams.
•Fix for incorrect player stats in the Global Champions campaign.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-06-17

•Leaderboards have been added. Track your progress against players from around the world in weekly or all-time leaderboards.
•Character art refreshed.
•Teams & leagues updated for Winter 2025 (new careers only).

(1.1.1 fixes a bug in 1.1.0 where the new leaderboards were inaccessible)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-06-16

•Leaderboards have been added. Track your progress against players from around the world in weekly or all-time leaderboards.
•Character art refreshed.
•Teams & leagues updated for Winter 2025 (new careers only).

### 1.0.3 — 2023-12-06

• Teams, leagues and kits updated for 2023 (new careers only)
• New nation - Argentina! (new careers only)

### 1.0.1 — 2023-08-18

New in update 1.0.1!
• NEW "EXPERT" CONTROL SCHEME! Perform fast passes and ground passes, and choose your defender before tackling!
• BLUETOOTH CONTROLLER SUPPORT! Full controller support has been added for all menus and for gameplay with the EXPERT control scheme. Change between touchscreen and controller at any time!
• TURBO MODE! Change the gameplay speed independent of the Difficulty options. (Unlimited Version Required)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*