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eFootball review

KONAMI's free-to-play soccer game, the successor to PES, on PlayStation, Xbox, Windows PC, iPhone, iPad and Android.

By the DBotMaker research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Capabilities (40%)
9.3
Ease of setup (30%)
7.9
Value (30%)
9.0

eFootball is the runner-up and the pick for anyone who wants to play free soccer away from a phone. KONAMI's official site lists it as free-to-play with in-game purchases on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, Xbox on PC, iOS and Android, with cross-platform play on consoles and PC. The game grew out of PES and offers an Authentic Team mode with real clubs and national teams, a Dream Team of current players and legends, and Friend and Co-op Matches with up to three a side. Weekly data updates bring real-life transfers into the game, and newcomers get a tutorial, a Smart Assist setting and Lionel Messi for finishing it. KONAMI says the game has passed 1 billion downloads. The costs are size and reception: the iPhone download needs about 3.5 GB, and ratings trail the top pick at 4.3 on the App Store and 4.1 on Google Play.

Who it is for

players who want free realistic soccer on console, PC and phone

Price

Free to play; in-app purchases start at $0.99 on the US App Store.

100 myClub Coins $0.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

  • Free-to-play on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, Xbox on PC, iOS and Android
  • Authentic Team mode with real clubs and national teams, plus a Dream Team of current players and legends
  • Friend Matches and Co-op Matches with up to three a side
  • Weekly data updates that reflect real-life transfers and match form
  • Smart Assist setting and a step-by-step tutorial that rewards Lionel Messi

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: The only game here documented on console and PC
  • Strength: KONAMI says it has passed 1 billion downloads
  • Strength: 100M+ downloads on Google Play
  • Weakness: About 3.5 GB of free storage needed on iPhone
  • Weakness: Lower ratings than the top pick: 4.3 on the App Store, 4.1 on Google Play
  • Weakness: Steam reviews are Mixed, with 49% of 31,304 English reviews positive

Key facts

  • Developer: KONAMI
  • Price: Free, in-app purchases from $0.99
  • App Store rating: 4.3 out of 5, 519K ratings
  • Google Play: 100M+ downloads, 4.1 stars
  • Download size: 3.5 GB on iPhone

Where it ranks

eFootball is No. 2 in our Best Free Online Soccer Games verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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