Pixel Cup Soccer Ultimate is a masterclass in 'pure fun' game design. In an era where most sports games are bogged down by complex controls and microtransaction-heavy team building, Pixel Cup returns to the glory days of the SNES and Arcade era. The controls are incredibly simple—just two buttons for passing and shooting—but the skill ceiling is surprisingly high due to the fluid player movement and the ability to apply 'aftertouch' to shots.
The presentation is flawless. The pixel art is vibrant and full of character, and the animations for bicycle kicks and sliding tackles are wonderfully exaggerated. The 'Ultimate' version adds a deep career mode where you take a team from the bottom of the rankings to the top of the world stage, managing everything from kit colors to player growth. It’s fast, it’s fair, and most importantly, it captures the electric atmosphere of a football match in a way that many realistic simulators fail to do. It is, quite simply, the best soccer game on mobile for people who actually like playing soccer.
Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad
Version 2.0Wed Jun 12 2024
Now Pixel Cup Soccer is enhanced with 2 new features!
1- Party Mode! - Party tournaments for fun gatherings with family or friends... connect 2 controllers to your device and up to 8 players can enjoy this super fun game mode!
2- MOD Area! - Now you can create your own teams and tournaments! Create teams, customize the appearance of the club and each player, their names, and more... and with them, you can create any tournament you wish!
We have also improved some details and fixed minor bugs. Thank you!
Pixel Cup Soccer is a retro-style arcade game, with fast-paced gameplay, is just the fun part of soccer and a great evolution from its predecessor!
Play friendly matches, tournaments, or create your team and lead it to glory in career mode!
You can enjoy it solo or team up with a friend locally for some competitive or cooperative action!
It features great pixel art and soundtracks that evoke nostalgia of the glory days of the 80s and 90s arcade games.
Move, pass, and shoot the ball to victory! You will learn to play in one minute, but it takes much longer to master it.
The simple controls enable a rich set of features such as charging and aiming your shots, directing your corner kicks and throw-ins, shooting lobs, slide tackles, and more.
Play Modes:
Friendly Match
Competitions
Career Mode
Penalty Kicks
Cooperative / Competitive for 4 players.
Party Tournaments for 3 to 8 players!
Features:
Simplified controls for casual players.
Simple to pick up and enjoy, with clean and challenging gameplay.
Retro-style art resembling old games and evoking nostalgia.
Women’s Soccer.
Penalties, Free Kicks.
Fouls with injured players, yellow and red cards.
Modding Area, create your own teams and tournaments!
Career Mode:
Build your own team from the ground up. Climb to the top.
Play leagues D, C, B, A, Country Cup, International Cup and become the Champion in the Club Global Cup!
The Board of Directors of the club has put you in charge of the important decisions of the Club! You will be the General Manager and Coach of the club.
The teams can be fully customized (name, players, shirt colors, club flag, etc.)
Competitions:
Global Cup and Women's Global Cup
American Cup, European Cup, Asian Cup and African Cup.
Global Cup 1930 (evoking the first international cup)
OlymPixel Cup (men and women)
Pixel League D, C, B, A, and Tournament
Tactical panel, to manage substitute changes, team formation, and attitude.
Deep gameplay mechanics: short pass, long pass, etc., aiming when shooting, controlled shot or lobs, player skills.
Lots of Animations (overhead kick, scorpion kick, scissors kick, diving header, etc.)
Challenging AI. Teams with very different game-playing styles (ie: Catenaccio like Italy or Tiki-Taka like Brasil).
Many game settings, including Zoom Level, Slow motion, Assisted mode, etc.
Whether you're a soccer enthusiast or just looking for some fun, this game will keep you entertained for hours!
Ready to rise to the challenge and become a champion?
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Pixel Cup Soccer is a retro-style arcade game, with fast-paced gameplay, is just the fun part of soccer and a great evolution from its predecessor!
Play friendly matches, tournaments, or create your team and lead it to glory in career mode!
You can enjoy it solo or team up with a friend locally for some competitive or cooperative action!
It features great pixel art and soundtracks that evoke nostalgia of the glory days of the 80s and 90s arcade games.
Move, pass, and shoot the ball to victory! You will learn to play in one minute, but it takes much longer to master it.
The simple controls enable a rich set of features such as charging and aiming your shots, directing your corner kicks and throw-ins, shooting lobs, slide tackles, and more.
Play Modes:
Friendly Match
Competitions
Career Mode
Penalty Kicks
Cooperative / Competitive for 2 players.
Party Tournaments for 3 to 8 players!
Features:
Simplified controls for casual players.
Simple to pick up and enjoy, with clean and challenging gameplay.
Retro-style art resembling old games and evoking nostalgia.
Women’s Soccer.
Penalties, Free Kicks.
Fouls with injured players, yellow and red cards.
Modding Area, create your own teams and tournaments!
Career Mode:
Build your own team from the ground up. Climb to the top.
Play leagues D, C, B, A, Country Cup, International Cup and become the Champion in the Club Global Cup!
The Board of Directors of the club has put you in charge of the important decisions of the Club! You will be the General Manager and Coach of the club.
The teams can be fully customized (name, players, shirt colors, club flag, etc.)
Competitions:
Global Cup and Women's Global Cup
American Cup, European Cup, Asian Cup and African Cup.
Global Cup 1930 (evoking the first international cup)
OlymPixel Cup (men and women)
Pixel League D, C, B, A, and Tournament
Tactical panel, to manage substitute changes, team formation, and attitude.
Deep gameplay mechanics: short pass, long pass, etc., aiming when shooting, controlled shot or lobs, player skills.
Lots of Animations (overhead kick, scorpion kick, scissors kick, diving header, etc.)
Challenging AI. Teams with very different game-playing styles (ie: Catenaccio like Italy or Tiki-Taka like Brasil).
Many game settings, including Zoom Level, Slow motion, Assisted mode, etc.
Whether you're a soccer enthusiast or just looking for some fun, this game will keep you entertained for hours!
Ready to rise to the challenge and become a champion?




















Pixel Cup Soccer Ultimate is a retro-style arcade soccer game that focuses on fast-paced, responsive gameplay. Forget the complex simulations; here you can jump straight into the action with intuitive controls that allow for spectacular shots, lobs, and sliding tackles. Choose from hundreds of national and club teams, or create your own in the deep Career Mode. Win tournaments, unlock new players, and experience the thrill of the stadium with charming pixel-art graphics and a pumping chiptune soundtrack. It's football the way it was meant to be played.
Dynamic arcade-style gameplay with simple controls
Stunning 16-bit retro pixel art and animations
Deep Career Mode and custom tournament creator
Local multiplayer support for controllers
Dozens of unlockable teams and stadiums
Hold the shoot button until the meter is nearly full for a powerful strike, but release it just before the red zone to maintain accuracy. This is essential for scoring against top-tier keepers.
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Focus on upgrading your midfielders' stamina first. Since they cover the most ground, keeping them fit allows you to maintain pressure throughout both halves.
Yes, Pixel Cup Soccer Ultimate is fully compatible with MFi, Xbox, and PlayStation controllers for a true console experience.