NFL Retro Bowl '27

Name: NFL Retro Bowl '27
Rating: 4.8 (30300 reviews)
Author: New Star R&D Ltd.

Prepare to face the Gauntlet

30K Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Sports
Developer

New Star R&D Ltd.
Language

EN
English
Size

160.5
MB

NFL Retro Bowl '27 is back and now it's time to face the GAUNTLET. In this thrilling new high-stakes mode you are given limited resources and the formidable task of surviving a 16-game win streak. Along the way you must choose between safe matchups or top-rated opponents, and the rewards of real players or powerful perks. Player XP and abilities carry over after a loss, with every run fuelling a heady climb towards an epic winner-takes-all showdown against a bitter division nemesis and weekly leaderboard supremacy. The classic Career mode is also back and bigger than ever, with over 3,200 real-life NFL & NFLPA players to choose from and new options for assembling your dream team, including the fan-favorite 12-man Roster. The return of NFL Retro Bowl Championship Leaderboard with a new campaign lets you join your fellow fans in pushing your favorite team to the top of the community leaderboard while you earn prestigious Badges, and with the pass-and-play Exhibition Mode and new seasonal Game Center Challenges dropping through the year, there are more ways to take to the field than ever before. Retro has never felt so fresh!

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

out of 5

30K Ratings

Suggestions + Questions
11/27/2025
BamBooAdebayo
First, I will start by saying that the game of retro bowl has to be one of my favorite games I’ve ever played. But, I do have a few questions and suggestions. Firstly, I never understood why there may never be a playable defense on the game. To me, that would change the way many people look at retro bowl. I know it would be difficult for the developers to design that but it would definitely be worth a shot. I would actually prefer us being able to play with the defense as well rather than playing against real people online, that’s just my opinion. Another question I have is why are there only a max of 10-man rosters in this specific game, but in og retro bowl and RBC, you can get up to a 12-man roster. Now, I have a few suggestions. I think it would be nice if you guys added away fans in the stands just to be a little more realistic. I know this one is not that important but I just think that would be a nice little touch. Another suggestion I have is that you guys add preseasons to the game so we could use a practice squad of players. Also, I know this one is pretty lame too 😂 but it’s something I see that will add that more of a NFL type of game.
Suggestions + Questions
11/27/2025
BamBooAdebayo

First, I will start by saying that the game of retro bowl has to be one of my favorite games I’ve ever played. But, I do have a few questions and suggestions. Firstly, I never understood why there may never be a playable defense on the game. To me, that would change the way many people look at retro bowl. I know it would be difficult for the developers to design that but it would definitely be worth a shot. I would actually prefer us being able to play with the defense as well rather than playing against real people online, that’s just my opinion. Another question I have is why are there only a max of 10-man rosters in this specific game, but in og retro bowl and RBC, you can get up to a 12-man roster. Now, I have a few suggestions. I think it would be nice if you guys added away fans in the stands just to be a little more realistic. I know this one is not that important but I just think that would be a nice little touch. Another suggestion I have is that you guys add preseasons to the game so we could use a practice squad of players. Also, I know this one is pretty lame too 😂 but it’s something I see that will add that more of a NFL type of game.
Great but more to be desired
12/01/2024
Bmw5964)46646364646
I have had the game since release and have thoroughly enjoyed playing it. I feel that the game sometimes has an immersive atmosphere where you really feel like a real head coach. Other times it just feels like normal Retro Bowl but with real players. The are a lot of things that could be added to make the game better. For an example when your playing through a season and your team has a prime time game the field should darken up a little maybe you can see a little of the dark sky. Also when looking at a player card they have such immense detail, but the second the game starts everyone looks the same. It is also annoying that when you trade for a player they immediately lose their number. I also think with trading it should some what resemble Madden that you can make more then one draft pick trades or one player trades. Maybe for trading you get a screen where you can trade for 3 draft picks or players and you can give 3 draft picks or players. It would be cool if you could check player stats during a game. There is already the screen with your team you should be able to click on one of your players to see their stats. Lastly rosters can hold 12 players max. Real NFL rosters have a practice squad with backups. It would be great if you could have 2-4 backups on your practice squad in case a starter gets hurt. Also with the practice squad backups it would be cool to sub a starter out for a drive with a backups then put him in the next drive.
Great but more to be desired
12/01/2024
Bmw5964)46646364646

I have had the game since release and have thoroughly enjoyed playing it. I feel that the game sometimes has an immersive atmosphere where you really feel like a real head coach. Other times it just feels like normal Retro Bowl but with real players. The are a lot of things that could be added to make the game better. For an example when your playing through a season and your team has a prime time game the field should darken up a little maybe you can see a little of the dark sky. Also when looking at a player card they have such immense detail, but the second the game starts everyone looks the same. It is also annoying that when you trade for a player they immediately lose their number. I also think with trading it should some what resemble Madden that you can make more then one draft pick trades or one player trades. Maybe for trading you get a screen where you can trade for 3 draft picks or players and you can give 3 draft picks or players. It would be cool if you could check player stats during a game. There is already the screen with your team you should be able to click on one of your players to see their stats. Lastly rosters can hold 12 players max. Real NFL rosters have a practice squad with backups. It would be great if you could have 2-4 backups on your practice squad in case a starter gets hurt. Also with the practice squad backups it would be cool to sub a starter out for a drive with a backups then put him in the next drive.
Game is great, But..
11/28/2024
melder7880
I think you should think about my ideas or some things you can change, Just to make it a little real maybe like signature celebration’s like the griddy, 1st down celebration’s like Ceedee Lambs nose wipe, and more animation’s, Like one handed catchs, Juke moves spin moves, and just a thought Show-boating before getting to the endzone and maybe accessories in-game and also maybe allowing us to do more like career mode but with a storyline, And being able to make a draft class for the the season after, And also when I got into the game some of the players weren’t on there team like Jamyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, And Justin Jefferson and LOTS more. And also Like a mock draft where we can look at the players in the next draft, and at the end of the season we see their Combine and their Pros and Cons, and also we can simulate more like simulate to the playoffs, or the draft, or the next 5 weeks ETC. And also more Ratings like agilty jumping, Madden type stuff. And also being able to play defense like controlling a player and picking off the ball, or sacking the quaterback, And why is Jayden Daniels Potential so low, He’s supposedly probably gonna be rookie of the year, and also let us Edit their overall. Overall this game is decent just wish their was more celebration’s and showboating, and animations. Please think about this New star, I think these are some great ideas, to make it more funner instead of the same thing.
Game is great, But..
11/28/2024
melder7880

I think you should think about my ideas or some things you can change, Just to make it a little real maybe like signature celebration’s like the griddy, 1st down celebration’s like Ceedee Lambs nose wipe, and more animation’s, Like one handed catchs, Juke moves spin moves, and just a thought Show-boating before getting to the endzone and maybe accessories in-game and also maybe allowing us to do more like career mode but with a storyline, And being able to make a draft class for the the season after, And also when I got into the game some of the players weren’t on there team like Jamyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, And Justin Jefferson and LOTS more. And also Like a mock draft where we can look at the players in the next draft, and at the end of the season we see their Combine and their Pros and Cons, and also we can simulate more like simulate to the playoffs, or the draft, or the next 5 weeks ETC. And also more Ratings like agilty jumping, Madden type stuff. And also being able to play defense like controlling a player and picking off the ball, or sacking the quaterback, And why is Jayden Daniels Potential so low, He’s supposedly probably gonna be rookie of the year, and also let us Edit their overall. Overall this game is decent just wish their was more celebration’s and showboating, and animations. Please think about this New star, I think these are some great ideas, to make it more funner instead of the same thing.
What I like and don’t like.
09/08/2024
🥵🥵🍆🍆💦💦
I really enjoyed this game as it brings the NFL to the retro bowl universe! There is a lot of features this game brings that I really enjoy like that you can make your own team depending on the budget, You can make trades for players, and view other teams rosters. As this is a small list of the features in the game. But some features I don’t like is some of the team uniforms is not perfect… but that’s not really that big of a deal breaker what’s more of a bigger deal breaker is that they removed so many things from this that the original retro bowl has. They removed the extreme game mode and that’s really the only really game mode I struggle with and the only one that gives me a challenge. And without a challenge I think I will surely lose interest in the game after a while. Something else I don’t think is great is the ratings. They have Patrick Mahomes at a 4 1/2 stars and they have Tua’s potential at a 5 star making Tua better than Mahomes. I understand the reason why is because of the physical stats but I think they should add more to define their ratings because it just seems completely (well at least most players) that their ratings is just wrong. In a better turn I really like their GUI it’s like the old retro bowl and retro bowl college but with nfl features. I think if they work and take basic feedback as I’m not including a full review as I only played for about 40 mins and played through almost a full season I like it a lot but again the is just sim issues I think they can work on to really make it a 5 star game!
What I like and don’t like.
09/08/2024
🥵🥵🍆🍆💦💦

I really enjoyed this game as it brings the NFL to the retro bowl universe! There is a lot of features this game brings that I really enjoy like that you can make your own team depending on the budget, You can make trades for players, and view other teams rosters. As this is a small list of the features in the game. But some features I don’t like is some of the team uniforms is not perfect… but that’s not really that big of a deal breaker what’s more of a bigger deal breaker is that they removed so many things from this that the original retro bowl has. They removed the extreme game mode and that’s really the only really game mode I struggle with and the only one that gives me a challenge. And without a challenge I think I will surely lose interest in the game after a while. Something else I don’t think is great is the ratings. They have Patrick Mahomes at a 4 1/2 stars and they have Tua’s potential at a 5 star making Tua better than Mahomes. I understand the reason why is because of the physical stats but I think they should add more to define their ratings because it just seems completely (well at least most players) that their ratings is just wrong. In a better turn I really like their GUI it’s like the old retro bowl and retro bowl college but with nfl features. I think if they work and take basic feedback as I’m not including a full review as I only played for about 40 mins and played through almost a full season I like it a lot but again the is just sim issues I think they can work on to really make it a 5 star game!

160 players added to the team builder when starting a new career (4x QB, 17x RB, 29x WR, 15x TE, 28x OL, 22x DL, 18x LB, 26x DB, 1xK) who have never previously appeared in the game. All Free Agents by default but all can be rostered by using the PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYERS setting in the Advanced Options.

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