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NFL Retro Bowl '27

B Tier
Good · #17 of 36
82
4.8★30.3K ratings
Apple Arcadeprice
10dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is NFL Retro Bowl '27?

NFL Retro Bowl '27 is a football game in the Games genre. It includes a Gauntlet mode where players try to survive a 16-game win streak, a Career mode with over 3,200 real-life NFL and NFLPA players, and a Championship Leaderboard with Badges. It also has a pass-and-play Exhibition Mode and seasonal Game Center Challenges.

Good for

  • Playing a long win-streak challenge with carried-over player XP
  • Building a custom team from over 3,200 real NFL and NFLPA players
  • Competing with fans on a weekly community leaderboard

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Why this app is in B tier

NFL Retro Bowl '27 scores 82 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 85, App Store search rank 48, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

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!

Compare in Football Career Simulation

MeasureNFL Retro Bowl '27Ultimate Pro Football GMFootball Superstar 2: USA Ed.
TierBBB
Score82 / 10083 / 10082 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.5 ★4.6 ★
Ratings30.3K9.1K10.1K
Latest ratings · 180d4.5 ★ · 20 reviews—4.7 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update10d ago37d ago45d ago
Pricen/aFree + IAPFree + IAP

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Questions about NFL Retro Bowl '27

Does it cost money to download?

Not stated on the App Store. The listing does not give a price or mention in-app purchases.

Does it include real NFL players?

Yes. The Career mode has over 3,200 real-life NFL and NFLPA players to choose from, plus a 12-man Roster option.

Can I play against someone else on one device?

The listing mentions a pass-and-play Exhibition Mode. It does not describe online multiplayer or other multiplayer options.

What is NFL Retro Bowl '27 good for?

NFL Retro Bowl '27 is built for playing a long win-streak challenge with carried-over player XP, building a custom team from over 3,200 real NFL and NFLPA players, competing with fans on a weekly community leaderboard. It sits in the football career simulation list on AppTierList.

Is NFL Retro Bowl '27 worth it?

NFL Retro Bowl '27 is B tier, ranked #17 of 36 football career simulation apps with a score of 82 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 30,322 ratings. Good, and 16 apps rank above it.

How does NFL Retro Bowl '27 compare to Ultimate Pro Football GM?

NFL Retro Bowl '27 is B tier at 82; Ultimate Pro Football GM is B tier at 83. Ultimate Pro Football GM ranks higher. NFL Retro Bowl '27 is of a price the App Store has not reported, Ultimate Pro Football GM is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is NFL Retro Bowl '27 updated?

NFL Retro Bowl '27 was updated 10 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

Lists
Football Career Simulation (B tier, #17) · Football Simulation (B tier, #18) · Retro Gaming (C tier, #14) · Simulation Games (#135, beyond the tiered top)
Tier
B (Good)
Score
82 / 100
Rank in list
#17 of 36
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Apple Arcade
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
30,322
Recent reviews
4.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(10 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Games
Good for
Playing a long win-streak challenge with carried-over player XP, Building a custom team from over 3,200 real NFL and NFLPA players, Competing with fans on a weekly community leaderboard
Requires
iOS 13 or later
Size
161 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Apple Arcade
Included with Apple Arcade
Developer pages
Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
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